Winter Cycling..........how do you keep warm ?

[Dave7]

I bought these

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No more cold feet. They do a trail version as well as these road versions.

Have they got cleats ? or are they an over-shoe ?

 

[Dave7]

So............bearing all the advice in mind but realising we are all so different..........I started my shopping today.
I bought
a lightweight neoprene balaclava.
a mid-layer ski top (from Decathlon)...........looks the part, is thicker/warmer.......so should eliminate 1 layer.
Re' over-shoes. There are some decent ones @£25.00 while Decathlon have some cheapos @ £10.00. I suppose you do to some extent get what you pay for.........will cogitate and buy some in the next few days.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

As it gets cold the order goes:

14 deg and up - ss jersey and bibshorts
10-14 - ls base with ss jersey and bibshorts
6-10 - ss base with Castelli trasperante and sportful noRain bibtights
4-6 - ls base with Castelli trasperante and sportful noRain bibtights
Up to 4 - yet to tackle but probably same as above but with waterproof left on aswell

 

[cyberknight]

Sunday for me .
SS base layer
arm warmers
long sleeve jersey
gilet
bib shorts
bib tights
winter gloves
normal socks
Winter boots , xlc 2 bolt mtb spd cleat type as i use single sided a600 pedals.
http://www.highonbikes.com/clothing...patible.html?gclid=CNSrovjzqckCFcaVGwodRgICpQ

 

[Pale Rider]

I've tried a few things to keep my feet warm, none of which worked.

My latest purchase is looking more promising - winter walking boots from Mountain Warehouse.

No good if you ride clipless, but I like the walking tread because my standing foot is less likely to slip if I need to stop the bike on a muddy path.

I tried the boots at the weekend on a cold, wet, ride.

My feet were certainly far warmer than with all the other footwear/sock combinations I've tried.

Waterproof, too, - maybe not for submersion, but enough for road riding in the rain with mudguards.

http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/fo...-winter-trekker-boot-p11674.aspx?cl=DARK GREY

 

[tallliman]

So............bearing all the advice in mind but realising we are all so different..........I started my shopping today.
I bought
a lightweight neoprene balaclava.
a mid-layer ski top (from Decathlon)...........looks the part, is thicker/warmer.......so should eliminate 1 layer.
Re' over-shoes. There are some decent ones @£25.00 while Decathlon have some cheapos @ £10.00. I suppose you do to some extent get what you pay for.........will cogitate and buy some in the next few days.

I use the Planet X winter overshoes, a little sweaty but perfectly fine. Had some other ones before that which were ok but tore a bit easily for my liking.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Have they got cleats ? or are they an over-shoe ?

They are proper boots, with road cleat holes, they do some with MTB , trail, SPD cleat holes as well. They are called 'defrosters'.

 

[nickyboy]

These are the overshoes I use

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-extreme-weather-neoprene-overshoe/

Not the cheapest but with a pair of Sealskinz they're good, even in wet and cold conditions. The cold does work its way in via the cleat attachment but there's not much you can do about that. Managed 3.5 hours in about zero degrees and damp on Sunday without feet feeling uncomfortable

 

[mustang1]

When you stop, you'll feel colder. So keep going.

 

[andyoxon]

The weak point of any 'waterproof' overshoes or boots, especially in prolonged rain, is around the leg. Eventually water moves down into the shoe - but at least the feet don't need to be cold, if well insulated.

 

[Racing roadkill]

The weak point of any 'waterproof' overshoes or boots, especially in prolonged rain, is around the leg. Eventually water moves down into the shoe - but at least the feet don't need to be cold, if well insulated.

Overshoes have this problem, proper boots, not so much.

 

[Siclo]

The weak point of any 'waterproof' overshoes or boots, especially in prolonged rain, is around the leg. Eventually water moves down into the shoe - but at least the feet don't need to be cold, if well insulated.

Dry suit ankle seals are one solution, another is longs that will fasten over the top of the boot / overshoe. Endura do a few like this, their waterproof stealth-lite longs with @Racing roadkill 's defroster boots is a fantastic combination

 

[Wightdragon]

The situation....................
This is my first year for winter cycling (I want to keep cycle-fit over winter).
I have always suffered bad circulation as I have Reynauds.
As an 'old fart' I feel the cold even more.
Today I did an 18 miler and wore.............

• 3 base layers plus a wind-proof top..........body was warm
• long johns plus running leggings........legs were OKish
• Ordinary socks............feet were blocks of ice ..........will try thermal socks next time
• Thermal skull cap............OKish.......will try a snood next time
• Wind-proof gloves.........hands were like toast

So.....................
3 base layers seems extreme.............what is the alternative ?
Are thermal socks the answer to VERY cold feet.
Is a snood the answer to a cold neck & face ?

Long sleeved t shirt!

 

[steve292]

Dry suit ankle seals are one solution, another is longs that will fasten over the top of the boot / overshoe. Endura do a few like this, their waterproof stealth-lite longs with @Racing roadkill 's defroster boots is a fantastic combination

So do sportfuls no -rain bibs. I've ridden for 2 hours in fairly persistent rain without problems

 

[Sara_H]

I just cycle up lots of hills, that soon warms the cockles.