The Cycling Thread

The battle of Keeping Warm/Cool/Comfortable
I've ridden a day, not rode for a few days, ridden a day, then not rode for a few days. This has been going on for a few weeks now and its getting silly and its all down to been uncomfortable.

Basically as I've ridden in I've thought jeeez this is unpleasant I'm freezing!

Today I wore, mtb shoes, sports socks, full legs, upper baselayer, long sleave tshirt, wind breaker over jacket and a neck tube. By the top of the cat 4 (20min into my commute) I had to remove the long sleeve t and neck tube. I remained at a reasonable temp the remainder of the journey but my feet were freezing.

So what do you all use/wear? Do you prefer to set off warm and get hotter as you ride.
Do you set off cold and arrive cold kissed but ok
or like I did today do you ride and derobe as you go?

[maviczap]

Now is that tricky time of year when you don't know what to wear.

Yesterday I wore 3/4 bottoms, long sleeve undervest, longsleeve top, underhelmet cap & shoe covers.

I was cold when I went out, but was pretty comfortable once I got home. My feet were just starting to get cold, and I always have problems with cold feet.

If your feet are freezing, then get some windproof shoe covers for this time of year, once it gets really cold either get some winter shoes or neoprene shoe covers.

My hands are usually ok, but I have used neoprene gloves before to good effect. They just get a bit sweaty.

[maviczap]

Oh & I also wore a windproof gilet, but I could have done without that

[fizzwheel]

As Mav says, its a weird time of year for clothing.

My normal routine is

3/4's
Long Sleeve Base Layer
Then Jersey over the top
Woolie Boolie socks for keeping my feet warm.

I dont like wearing over shoes as I find I end up with sweaty feet.

I prefer to start out a little cold and then once I get a few miles down the road I know I'll be warmed up.

If I dont really know what the weather is going to be like, I always take my thin rain jacket with me, arm / leg warmers to.

[Dipper]

For a 10 mile commute like yours Matt I take the "Do you set off cold and arrive cold kissed but ok" approach as I tend to just blast it and soon warm up. For a longer ride that you need to settle into a bit I'll put a more on and take a thin windproof that can be taken off to keep the temperature right.

Just to continue the helpful nature of this thread mate, may I refer you to Rule #5...

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

...call yourself a tough mudder pfft

[Dipper]

Aldi's winter stuff is coming soon, the jacket is fantastic value and works as well as stuff 3-4 times the price...

Originally Posted by Roberrrrt

Just to continue the helpful nature of this thread mate, may I refer you to Rule #5...

http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/

...call yourself a tough mudder pfft

How many miles you done since it chilled Bert?

Not just a mudder, I'm entering the tough guy 15k... that's gonna be cold!

john, Im inclined to agree at least if I set of cold it'll encourage me to change my route and push harder so that I warm up quicker.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Dipper

Aldi's winter stuff is coming soon, the jacket is fantastic value and works as well as stuff 3-4 times the price...

I picked up one in the recent Lidl cycling stuff, softshell jacket & windproof bib tights.

The jacket is excellent quality, and for £15, whats not to like.

I haven't tried the bibs on yet, but they were £10

Owenski, I've got a spare pair of windproof overshoes if you want them, depending on your shoe size. LMK