Too cold for shorts yet?

[Steppylud]

Debating putting my bib shorts on tomorrow morning or going for full length tights. Heading out at 6am (ish) and the temperature is supposed to be about 8 degrees and will probably be out for about 4 hours. What are people wearing at the moment?

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Longs.

 

[vickster]

I'd have my knees covered if under 10deg, but then they are knackered

If roubaix thermal tights you may end up warm as the forecast is sunny for south west London abd Surrey

 

[ColinJ]

3/4s!

 

[moo]

Depends on the wind chill and ride effort. I can happily ride intervals down to 8c if it's not too windy. A casual commute would require longs tho. The key thing is to keep your knees warm. You'll feel it the following day and later in life otherwise.

 

[gavroche]

Longs

 

[cosmicbike]

3/4s!

+1 for that
Cold knees don't work well.

Cold and windy then longs, though I only have a pair of roubaix one's so can get too warm. Perhaps leg warmers is the answer..

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

I hung my shorts up weeks ago! Longs from now - April (unless racing)

 

[Steppylud]

Longs it is! Think I need to get some 3/4's for this inbetweeny weather! Thanks all.

 

[Brandane]

Unless its HOT, i.e. over 20C, then I don't do shorts. I think I have a phobia about them ever since having to wear them to school (that was in Jamaica BTW, so probably a perfectly sensible requirement).

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Two pairs of normal leggings, or one pair of trousers.
I don't do cycling clothing unless absolutely necessary.

 

[Studley]

Tracky bottoms for me, I don't go far enough to get cold.

 

[Soltydog]

Been out in bib shorts myself today (did have leg warmers on too though) My bib shorts are the comfiest i have so best for longest rides, but I'd go for longs now the temp has dropped.

 

[ianrauk]

3/4's for me

 

[youngoldbloke]

Leg warmers/shorts = choice later in the day