Winter gear

[bigup]

ok, i have a similar question

i started riding about 4 weeks ago so had lots of time in the sun and started commuting to work 6 miles each way about 2 weeks ago

i have 5 base layer tops, 5 jerseys short sleeve, 2 long sleeve jerseys and 5 bib shorts as i like to wear fresh clothes each day for my commute

i shower in the morning at home and have a wet wipes wipe down at work and get freshened up

its now getting a bit chilly in the mornings, so what else do i need to buy?

im thinking i need a thicker jersey ? also some trousers to go over my bib shorts?

thanks

 

[vickster]

Yes a thicker jersey/thermal jacket and some unpadded running/cycling tights to wear over the top

You may want something to keep the rain off too...wet wipes may not cut it if you get drenched and I believe it does rain sometimes in Manchester

Now is a good time to buy last year's winter kit

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I rode through last winter and the clobber needed although reasonably priced still cost a fortune, but everything listed was essential for me to commute the 10 miles to and fro work in all conditions

For Me

• DHB Hat (That covers ears) (no longer on there site)
• Glasses with clear lenses (Keeps the chill out of your eyes)
• DHB Balaclava (Essential below 5º) http://www.wiggle.com/dhb-balaclava/
• Cast arm warmers from Amazon (£7)
• Asda long finger gloves (Really quite good)
• Nike short sleeve base layer http://www.wiggle.com/nike-pro-combat-core-compression-short-sleeve-20-top/
• Wafer thin Merino jumper I had in the cupboard for really cold days 5º and below
• DHB Windslam jacket (Essential for me) http://www.wiggle.com/dhb-long-sleeve-windslam-roubaix-jersey/ (Although too warm for anything over 10º)
• DHB Vaeon Tights (Another essential) http://www.wiggle.com/dhb-vaeon-reflex-roubaix-padded-bib-tight/
• DHB Leg warmers http://www.wiggle.com/dhb-vaeon-roubaix-leg-warmers/
• Usualy have 2 thin pairs of socks
• BBB Waterproof over shoes (With the over shoes my feet have stayed nice and warm down to -5º) http://www.wiggle.com/bbb-heavy-duty-oss-shoe-covers/
• Rucksack for my shizzel http://www.wiggle.com/deuter-race-exp-air-rucksack/ (Light and keeps my kit dry) (This is a superb little ruck sack cant recommend it enough)

For The Bike

• Crud MK2 great for keeping most of the water off your shoes and back (Although they don't fit me new bike)
• Moon XP300 front light for unlit country roads (USB Chargeable god send for the perpetual winter darkness)
• Cherrybomb rear light (Generally get a nice wide pass from cars with this little beauty)
• Secondary generic rear light (Just in case)
• 23 Gatorskins tyres these tyres have not let me down for over 4k milies

Hope this helps!

How do i hide all that from her indoors?

 

[JKility]

I've found that my Team Sky Yellow Jersey is a good base layer with a tshirt on top, kept me warm and sweat free today! along with my Dare2B balaclava/scarf to go on head/under helmet

 

[Linford]

Yes a thicker jersey/thermal jacket and some unpadded running/cycling tights to wear over the top

You may want something to keep the rain off too...wet wipes may not cut it if you get drenched and I believe it does rain sometimes in Manchester

Now is a good time to buy last year's winter kit

Last years winter kit ...a faux pas for some of the cycling snobs on here, anyhow, where can I look for this stock ?

 

[vickster]

Any online retailers have a sale / clearance section

 

[MisterStan]

I bought a pair of winter boots last year and genuinely think they are the best purchase i've made. They may seem expensive to start with, but I use them every day, they also mean that my summer shoes are in better condition (not getting wet and covered in cr@p all the time and most importantly, they keep your feet warm! If my hands or feet are cold then i'm not happy!