What do you wear in winter?

[MonsterEnergy]

thanks for everyones opionions...helped alot

 

[vickster]

If cycling at night on roads, something like this is a good idea. Layer up under it
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/360-reflective-mens-jacket-p14539.aspx/silver/

 

[MonsterEnergy]

If cycling at night on roads, something like this is a good idea. Layer up under it
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/360-reflective-mens-jacket-p14539.aspx/silver/

what size would it be for me. i am 15 years old and about 150cm to 160cm when i last checked

 

[vickster]

what size would it be for me. i am 15 years old and about 150cm to 160cm when i last checked

Go try one on? They have high st stores all over. They do women's too which will come in smaller sizes
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/shine-360-reflective-womens-waterproof-jacket-p24370.aspx/silver/

There are size charts on the website, get a tape measure

 

[Heltor Chasca]

I have just purchased some mesh vests from Decathlon which are similar to the Castelli ones and other similar top names. Only £9.99 instead of £20-£30.

 

[Globalti]

Yesterday I tried out the new dhb Aeron jacket I was given for Christmas. It was about 5c with a brisk easterly wind. Underneath it I wore only a Helly Hansen Lifa vest. It didn't rain so I couldn't test the waterproofness but if you hold the jacket under a running tap the water just runs straight off like off a duck's back. I'm impressed so far. I felt pretty comfortable on the ride.

 

[FlyingCyclist]

I bought this pants and jersey and this merino base layer.

How are you going with these two items?

 

[BigMeatball]

How are you going with these two items?

The base layer is insanely good, really one of my best purchases to date

The pants and jersey are great on their own in autumn. With the base layer underneath I went on a ride in mid December and it was alright but maybe slightly cold.

That's why I'm on the hunt for a winter jacket

 

[Rusty Nails]

A small child’s sock?

In the really cold weather these might help. I'm sure you can even get them in club colours.

 

[IBarrett]

A
or buy this base layer, not cheap but very warm
https://www.brynje-shop.com/en/sportswear~c12/brynje-super-thermo-overall-10201100-p6968

I took this recommendation and bought the long sleeve version.
I sweat a lot because I work hard on my rides but as this soaks everything I’ve really suffered with a very cold torso which eventually gets into my core. Despite wearing a base layer and either Castelli Gabba or Stolen Goat Climb & Conquer jacket.
I’ve worn the Brynje base layer a few times now with a thin merino shirt and one of my jackets. It has massively improved how warm I feel. I still have a soaking merino shirt but the Brynje layer keeps it off me and doesn’t hold sweat itself so creates a warm air layer.
Thank you for the recommendation @numbnuts

 

[RoubaixCube]

I sweat a lot because I work hard on my rides but as this soaks everything I’ve really suffered with a very cold torso which eventually gets into my core. Despite wearing a base layer and either Castelli Gabba or Stolen Goat Climb & Conquer jacket.

I tend to run hot and thus sweat a fair bit on the bike. Ive been quite comfortable in down to 5'c in a DHB Merino base layer and an Endura Windchill II softshell.

I was going to suggest that you try changing your shell layer but the gabba and SG jacket are more or less like winter jerseys anyway and the Gabba has vents that can be zipped up or left open...

have you tried a roubaix winter jersey with a merino base and paired it with a gilet? throw in your usual snood around your neck or on your head to protect your ears and exposed noggin.

 

[Ridgeway]

Last 2wks i've only been out twice, nice sunny, dry but cold days around 2-5º and i wear base layer vest, Assos winter under short (full length) and then a Mille GT outer shirt. Down below it's a winter bib set (short) with thick leg warmers.

Like this and with the usual decent gloves, cap, buff and toe covers i'm OK down to around -2º as long as it's dry and not windy, don't do wind or rain.....

 

[BigMeatball]

Update: this decathlon winter jacket I bought is excellent. The jacket on top of the HH base layer is all I need for cycling in winter. Went for a ride yesterday morning at 0 degrees and was cosy for all the ride. I upgraded to cycling specific gloves.

Still cold feet though: I tried the ziploc bags trick as seen on GCN youtube channel but didn't work (I have flat pedals and ride in sneakers so no overshoes for me)

 

[Dogtrousers]

Still cold feet though: I tried the ziploc bags trick as seen on GCN youtube channel but didn't work (I have flat pedals and ride in sneakers so no overshoes for me)

Maybe that's your problem. Get some hiking shoes and thick socks. Maybe also some foot warmers. Perhaps another trip to Decathlon is in order

 

[BigMeatball]

Maybe that's your problem. Get some hiking shoes and thick socks. Maybe also some foot warmers. Perhaps another trip to Decathlon is in order

yes actually I have to go back there to collect an item (thermal socks...) that was missing from an order I made.