A question for
@jongooligan ,
@dave r and other similar distance cyclists.
Jon, what did you wear yesterday ?? I imagine it would have been very cold to start so you would need plenty of layers but by the time you finished you would be quite warm.... where would you stash everything ?
I only do short rides if cold so only have to open a few zips if I get warm.
Dave had I been doing this ride I would have worn a long sleeve base layer, Assos bib shorts, Funkier bib longs over the shorts, gilet on top of base layer, winter jacket which is both windproof and wicking - this means the outside is often wet from sweat but completely dry inside. My winter jacket also has a collar which zips up my neck to the lower jaw. I wear a buff beneath this. I carry a Rapha rain jacket which is both wind and rain proof. I would also carry a spare base layer which I would put on next to my skin at about 60 miles.
Feet, would be windproof Merino socks and PlanetX overshoes
Hands, £1 magic gloves underneath a cycling winter gloves.
Head, standard cycling cap
At the cafe I always take off my jacket and gilet, turn inside out and dry. If I can I dry my base layer under a hand dryer in the toilets.
