Cold Weather - Need Advice
Discussion
I always find as long as the extremities are warm then I'm fine, so that means good gloves, something over the ears, and if it's really really cold then overshoes (only use those if it's below freezing though). That, long trousers, wicking base layer, windproof top plus jacket was nice and toasty during the -8 degrees it got down to last winter.
Oh yes - and thick socks are a no-no. Unless your shoes are huge, the extra tightness restricts blood flow to your feet and actually makes them colder.
Oh yes - and thick socks are a no-no. Unless your shoes are huge, the extra tightness restricts blood flow to your feet and actually makes them colder.
b2hbm said:
If it's 5C or below I wear "roubaix" tights, they are thicker than normal ones and quite toasty. Also I'll use waterproof gloves & put on overshoes even if it's not wet & rainy. I find if I keep hands & feet warm then the rest of me copes quite well.
Tights?! Are you a man?Some good suggestions on this thread for sure. Cold feet and hands have been a PITA for a few seasons for me until I splashed out this year.
Gloves... I've got the Assos Winter glove system link, pricey but seriously warm and I also have the
Altura Night Vision Waterproof Winter Gloves link which I pop over the Assos inners when it's really cold and wet.
A range of bibtights, both windproofed and not (just bought some Gore Contest So+)
Jacket: a £50 special from Decathlon link, windproof and thermal (I have last years model), recently bought an Asso 851 Airblock, and thoroughly disappointed with it.
But I do have a Castelli Insolito Radiation Jacket link for when it gets really damn cold.
Endura Baa Baa base layer link, can wear for days on end without smelling.
Defeet Woolie Boolie socks link, merino wool again, can't rate them highly enough.
Diadora Chilli Extreme windproof and waterproof boots (road not MTB) link
As someone mentioned, keep your head, feet and hands warm and the rest follows.
Gloves... I've got the Assos Winter glove system link, pricey but seriously warm and I also have the
Altura Night Vision Waterproof Winter Gloves link which I pop over the Assos inners when it's really cold and wet.
A range of bibtights, both windproofed and not (just bought some Gore Contest So+)
Jacket: a £50 special from Decathlon link, windproof and thermal (I have last years model), recently bought an Asso 851 Airblock, and thoroughly disappointed with it.
But I do have a Castelli Insolito Radiation Jacket link for when it gets really damn cold.
Endura Baa Baa base layer link, can wear for days on end without smelling.
Defeet Woolie Boolie socks link, merino wool again, can't rate them highly enough.
Diadora Chilli Extreme windproof and waterproof boots (road not MTB) link
As someone mentioned, keep your head, feet and hands warm and the rest follows.
jodypress said:
Some good suggestions on this thread for sure. Cold feet and hands have been a PITA for a few seasons for me until I splashed out this year.
Defeet Woolie Boolie socks link, merino wool again, can't rate them highly enough.
Diadora Chilli Extreme windproof and waterproof boots (road not MTB) link
As someone mentioned, keep your head, feet and hands warm and the rest follows.
I get hacked off when my feet get cold, and Woolie Boolies and winter boots have been good for -6 for me. Of you go off road, make sure they are waterproof to the top of the boots, so you can put your foot down in ice filled puddles/streams or ride through waterlogged fields. I have some North Wave gortex ones from about 4 years ago and still going strong.Defeet Woolie Boolie socks link, merino wool again, can't rate them highly enough.
Diadora Chilli Extreme windproof and waterproof boots (road not MTB) link
As someone mentioned, keep your head, feet and hands warm and the rest follows.
And I only clean them once a year once I have finished with them for the season in spring
smack said:
I have some North Wave gortex ones from about 4 years ago and still going strong.
And I only clean them once a year once I have finished with them for the season in spring
Quality, I love it. Have you tried the Sealskinz waterproof socks? I'm tempted, but at £25 for a pair of socks And I only clean them once a year once I have finished with them for the season in spring
When you're cycling certain products just work, no questions asked. Windstopper and Goretex come to mind.
jodypress said:
smack said:
I have some North Wave gortex ones from about 4 years ago and still going strong.
And I only clean them once a year once I have finished with them for the season in spring
Quality, I love it. Have you tried the Sealskinz waterproof socks? I'm tempted, but at £25 for a pair of socks And I only clean them once a year once I have finished with them for the season in spring
When you're cycling certain products just work, no questions asked. Windstopper and Goretex come to mind.
Boots and warm socks work much better.
What I usually wear training in the winter is, thermal skull cap under helmet, long sleeve base layer, wind proof thermal jacket, bibbed shorts, assos leg warmers, summer shoes and socks with neoprene over shoes and some cheapo thermal gloves I used last winter.
If it looks like it might rain I'll throw a rain cape in my back pocket.
It can be hard to judge how much to wear but as a general rule you should not be warm when you leave the house! as you will most probably over heat 20 mins into the ride.
For short commutes you could probably wrap up a bit more as you'll probably be stop starting a lot which makes it harder to get up to temp.
If it looks like it might rain I'll throw a rain cape in my back pocket.
It can be hard to judge how much to wear but as a general rule you should not be warm when you leave the house! as you will most probably over heat 20 mins into the ride.
For short commutes you could probably wrap up a bit more as you'll probably be stop starting a lot which makes it harder to get up to temp.
jodypress said:
Some good suggestions on this thread for sure. Cold feet and hands have been a PITA for a few seasons for me until I splashed out this year.
Gloves... I've got the Assos Winter glove system link, pricey but seriously warm and I also have the
Altura Night Vision Waterproof Winter Gloves link which I pop over the Assos inners when it's really cold and wet.
A range of bibtights, both windproofed and not (just bought some Gore Contest So+)
Jacket: a £50 special from Decathlon link, windproof and thermal (I have last years model), recently bought an Asso 851 Airblock, and thoroughly disappointed with it.
But I do have a Castelli Insolito Radiation Jacket link for when it gets really damn cold.
Endura Baa Baa base layer link, can wear for days on end without smelling.
Defeet Woolie Boolie socks link, merino wool again, can't rate them highly enough.
Diadora Chilli Extreme windproof and waterproof boots (road not MTB) link
As someone mentioned, keep your head, feet and hands warm and the rest follows.
Thanks!Gloves... I've got the Assos Winter glove system link, pricey but seriously warm and I also have the
Altura Night Vision Waterproof Winter Gloves link which I pop over the Assos inners when it's really cold and wet.
A range of bibtights, both windproofed and not (just bought some Gore Contest So+)
Jacket: a £50 special from Decathlon link, windproof and thermal (I have last years model), recently bought an Asso 851 Airblock, and thoroughly disappointed with it.
But I do have a Castelli Insolito Radiation Jacket link for when it gets really damn cold.
Endura Baa Baa base layer link, can wear for days on end without smelling.
Defeet Woolie Boolie socks link, merino wool again, can't rate them highly enough.
Diadora Chilli Extreme windproof and waterproof boots (road not MTB) link
As someone mentioned, keep your head, feet and hands warm and the rest follows.
Thanks guys for all your comments.
In the short term I've started using my Sealskinz socks under my w/proof shoes and that has made a difference. Feet now OK
I'm going to invest in some proper windproof gloves - Assos or Altura - as the ones I bought are pants for cycling - simply not windproof.
I'm also going to find some thermals to go under my (baggy and draughty) shorts for now - that should make a big difference.
Finally I found that tucking my first layer thermal shirt in made a huge difference. I must have been losing loads of heat that way.
In the short term I've started using my Sealskinz socks under my w/proof shoes and that has made a difference. Feet now OK
I'm going to invest in some proper windproof gloves - Assos or Altura - as the ones I bought are pants for cycling - simply not windproof.
I'm also going to find some thermals to go under my (baggy and draughty) shorts for now - that should make a big difference.
Finally I found that tucking my first layer thermal shirt in made a huge difference. I must have been losing loads of heat that way.
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