what winter gear do i need

[terry_gardener]

I was not thinking of getting new glasses for cycling, what is the difference between cycling glasses and my normal glasses.

 

[vickster]

Depends on the shape of your normal glasses. Coverage of the eye really, will get less watering with a wrap around style...mine water like anything when it's cold and/or windy - stop grit better too

 

[slowmotion]

I would get a thermal buff, one of the thick ones to wear round your neck, and a thin one for under your helmet/over your ears.

 

[wisdom]

+1on the lists .On a personal note a buff is one of the best things i have ever bought,very versatile and really aids comfort.

 

[SHornswaggle]

I swear by castelli nanoflex - arm/leg warmers, bibshorts and their gabba jersey.. I wear a base layer under the gabba.. I'm warm and dry and don't need a jacket

 

[steveindenmark]

I have bought all sorts of Winter gloves but nothing that has been breathable and water tight.

2 years ago I bought these overmitts for a motorcycle trip where it poured down all week. My hands stayed warm and dry. Since then I have used them for bad weather cycling. I wear marino gloves underneath. They are first class. I am not a cycling snob so the aesthetics dont bother me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-A...ctables_Militaria_LE&var=&hash=item19da718350

Steve

 

[terry_gardener]

thank you for the comments.
i have been looking and was thinking on the following items, what are they like.
Jackets (waterproof)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-sync-waterproof-jacket/
or
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-night-vision-evo-jacket/

trousers (waterproof)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-nevis-waterproof-cycling-trousers/
or
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-path-waterproof-cycling-trousers/

gloves (winter)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-night-vision-evo-waterproof-gloves/
or
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear-fusion-gore-tex-mtb-gloves/

 

[vickster]

I've just ordered some of these, seem worth a punt at £15, will take them back if don't fit

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/sealskinz/all-season-womens-gloves-ec049367

Men's ones only in a S, but the ladies look identical and they have those in L & XL if hands not massive

 

[400bhp]

what kind of riding do you do?

Eg. road/mtb, distance/time, perceived effort. That will help peeps give you some advice, in particular about waterproof/windproof and close fit/flappy fit garments.

 

[terry_gardener]

i mainly do road and cycle path riding, also plainning to do some cummuting to work.
work is 1.5 miles away and my leisure rides can be any distance/time at relaxed pace, distance will increase as i get fitter.
i prefer relaxed fitting clothing.

 

[Arjimlad]

I've got some of the Altura Night Vision waterproof winter gloves and they are fine down to about 3 degrees. Below that, the ski gloves come out. I wear Altura Winter Cruiser tights when it gets below ten degrees or so which have been fine even in the rain. They weren't very expensive. I do like the Aldi winter jacket for warmth and water resistance too.