Winter clothing advice

snollup

This will be my first winter cycling and I have no idea of what kit I will need. Have been heading out on 60 - 80 km spins throughout the summer & hope to keep it up.

Would be really grateful if you could advise me as to what winter cycling kit should I be investing in?

Cheers.

chakattack

Invest in a good windproof and thermal jacket and a couple of warm long sleeve baselayers.

Windproof gloves are more useful than waterproof

Tights

Skullcap

Merino wool socks

Overshoes

It's only autumn......

papac

Nice warm bibtights firrst purchase I'd say.e.g
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=29168

L/s Jersey.e.g
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27330

L/s baselayer. You can get those anywhere. Your local Champion sports (or whatever) will have em. and they are often cheaper there.

Packaway Rain Jacket.e.g http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=11427. Don't get a heavy jacket-You'll be wet from the inside out.

Above are the basics imo and make winter cycling enjoyable.

Gloves skullcaps (under helmet-important) gilets gloves overshoes and other stuff can be got later as the winter progresses. You can use everyday stuff.

Wiggle own brand DHB stuff is good also.

cdaly_

Go for the utterly brilliant Endura BaaBaa merino wool base layer. Toasty warm, wicking, stays warm even if wet and doesn't get smelly like synthetic base layers.

I had one all last winter and it and a jersey were warm enough even in the frost...

levitronix

Mud guards ! dont wana mess up all the new winter gear

If you want warm feet get the sidi gtx boots or shimano gortex boots, i dump my shoes for boots come winter and never looked back cold feet are a thing of the past

c0rk3r

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snollup

levitronix wrote: »

Mud guards ! dont wana mess up all the new winter gear

If you want warm feet get the sidi gtx boots or shimano gortex boots, i dump my shoes for boots come winter and never looked back cold feet are a thing of the past

Don't think the budget will stretch to boots so looking out for a good pair of shoe covers. Anyone recommend any or are they all much the same? Most of the ones I seen say they are windproof but not waterproof.

snollup

c0rk3r wrote: »

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I can but dream!

Murph100

These are da biz, hard wearing, completely windproof and very waterproof, yes they will get wet in a deluge BUT they will keep your feet toasty warm.

http://www.slanecycles.com/shimano-pro-tarmac-neoprene-overshoe-p-3709.html

snollup wrote: »

Don't think the budget will stretch to boots so looking out for a good pair of shoe covers. Anyone recommend any or are they all much the same? Most of the ones I seen say they are windproof but not waterproof.

snollup

Murph100 wrote: »

These are da biz, hard wearing, completely windproof and very waterproof, yes they will get wet in a deluge BUT they will keep your feet toasty warm.

http://www.slanecycles.com/shimano-pro-tarmac-neoprene-overshoe-p-3709.html

Thanks Murph.

Benbecul97

Also worth having a look at some of the Aldi gear next week if you dont want to spend too much - like me!

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056024184

Dubstar2599

I've have a Merino Wool baselayer they are great, check out Buildabike in Mary st they have some there made by irish company