Your Favourite Bits of Winter Cycling Kit

[13 rider]

A knitting ear warmer ,my late Mum knitted a few gave me first one when I starting cycling saying I bet you'll never wear it . Don't do a cold ride without one 😁

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Neoprene toe covers for my summer cycling shoes. Never did like winter boots always a bit loose on the feet.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

My spare wheels with studded winter tyres for the cold crisp days where it’d be criminal not to head out. But you don’t want to come off on ice.

 

[Tom...]

These!

 

[slowmotion]

Uniqlo's Heattech Ultra LJs and tops. They don't itch like crazy if you sweat, don't smell, and are relatively inexpensive compared to the over-priced ovine alternatives.

 

[Drago]

My asbestos impregnated thermal Y fronts.

 

[cougie uk]

I wear a bright orange one of these. They are warm and adjustable too in that the flap at the rear can be folded up if things get a bit too warm. Being double skinned the rain doesn't get through unless it's a long deluge. The peak keeps the low sun out of my eyes. Great bit of kit.
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Aaah I had one of those when I started cycling, with a matching nylon fronted 'winter' jacket.

 

[PaulSB]

My club winter jacket which has given 7/8 years of great use. I am, though, replacing it with a Lusso Paragon winter jacket.

The other irreplaceable bit of kit are my Fizik winter boots. I've had them 3/4 years, a move I should have made 10 or more years ago.

 

[Spartak]

Does anyone have boot recomendations for platform pedal, everyday riding that are
Waterproof
Stiff enough sole
No excessive ankle padding
No stiff ankle support
Look normal enough for about town.

Wellington ... Fits your requirements perfectly.

 

[Paulus]

I have several buffs one of them a Cyclechat edition.
My beanie hat and winter gloves.

 

[fritz katzenjammer]

I live in Canada, when winter does its thing around here the only cure is a big fat sedan with heated seats.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

The Wattbike and Zwift

 

[Gunk]

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I wear a bright orange one of these. They are warm and adjustable too in that the flap at the rear can be folded up if things get a bit too warm. Being double skinned the rain doesn't get through unless it's a long deluge. The peak keeps the low sun out of my eyes. Great bit of kit.
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Hello @twentysix by twentyfive, do you remember where you bought this?
I have similar, bought years ago in a charity shop, that need now replaced.
I do wear it most of the year, it's always freezing in the mornings.

Does anyone have boot recomendations for platform pedal, everyday riding that are
Waterproof
Stiff enough sole
No excessive ankle padding
No stiff ankle support
Look normal enough for about town.

I use Scarpa walking/trekking shoes/boots, got several pairs through the years.
They are waterproof up to a degree: in a deluge the water will enter a bit, but you could combine them with waterproof socks - Aldi's are fine.
The sole is stiff and grips to the pedals.

My favourite bits of winter kit are my studded ice tyres - makes possible early morning commuting on roads and paths that are never gritted.
I have few items of cycle specific clothing, on of my favourite is my Altura Night Vision jacket, still keeps my top half dry after years of use.
I do the reproofing every 6 months or so.

 

[jpj84]

Mudguards are year round but particular favourites in winter. Why would you want your bike and your arse covered in muck?

This, but specifically metal ones. I have the kinesis jobbies on 3 bikes now - no scuffing, rattling or rubbing