Base layer

[Jason.T]

I've got no winter cycling gear at all other than a jacket, as a recent post showed base layers coming in to aldi on the 21st I have to ask do the base layers go under your cycling bib or on top, I read that they should go on top, is this right?

 

[HLaB]

The clue is in the name you wear them as your base layer, anything else goes on top (eg. jersey, jacket)

 

[Jason.T]

That's what I thought, only querying as I just literally read that the should go on top as the chamois in the bibs must be next to your skin, this is why I had to ask and make myself look dumb ha ha )

 

[HLaB]

That's what I thought, only querying as I just literally read that the should go on top as the chamois in the bibs must be next to your skin, this is why I had to ask and make myself look dumb ha ha )

Some bibs don't have chamois and folk in that case will wear a pair of cycling shorts (with chamois) as underwear (next to the skin), then the base layer and then the bibs on top.

 

[sabian92]

This is how I get dressed:

Bibs
Base Layer (If I'm wearing one)
Jersey (long or short sleeved depending on the weather)
Tights
Socks
Shoes

 

[Berties]

I wear a sleeve less wicking base layer next to my skin all year,cycling or running,I wear all my bibs over the top of all over layers,except my wind proof / top layer just In case i get caught short ,easier to do the dead if you only have to remove one layer!

 

[VamP]

Base layer can go over or under bibs, whatever works for you.

 

[2Loose]

Putting a base layer over bibs has a single downside...at toilet time.

 

[Jason.T]

Cheers guys, I've come to the conclusion that they can be worn under or above

 

[jowwy]

i put my baselayer on under my bibs - incase i get caught short

 

[James10]

there are £4 thermal tops in Primark at the moment that I've been using and they function perfectly well

 

[phil_hg_uk]

I wear base layer over my bib shorts.

Freak .................

 

[Pedrosanchezo]

Base layer is meant to be the first item you put on. I am an advocate of multiple light layers - as in i'd rather one string type base layer to absorb moisture, one long sleeve thermal base layer, then bib shorts over these and a cycling top over that, or jacket, to ice the cake. A Gillet can be added to this also. The idea being first off that thin layers can be removed and tucked in pockets if you get too warm and second that the base layers are there to absorb sweat but retain heat instead of you going cold as soon as you hit a descent or stop for 5 mins. If it's raining then put a light waterproof jacket over the op of your cycling jersey.

This has taken me quite a few clothing variations to finally get a happy medium. Nothing worse than going out on a cold run only to find it isn't as cold as first thought and your heavy cycling jacket is making you sweat from the core! The end result is the sweat turns cold through minimal ventilation. Same goes for a long ride with insufficient clothing, the result is far from pleasant.

For the above reasons, imo, the base layer/s must go underneath bibs.

 

[the_mikey]

I wear my base layer under my bibs. At most I will have a base layer, a long sleeved jersey and if it's really cold a lightweight jacket over the top of those.

 

[BAtoo]

This is my first winter riding in "proper" gear; just done my first ride with base layer under bibs - not doing it that way again, only 15M but just starting to chafe a bit down below by the end! Missed my chamois next to the sensitive bits!!