Recommend a warm top

[Jockulele]

I was out on a 50 miler yesterday and whilst the rest of me was pretty comfortable , across my shoulders was uncomfortably cold.
So bad that I went back and got a waterproof and although it was a bit boil in the bag , at least my shoulders were warm.

What do you wear when the weather turns chilly ?

 

[vickster]

Depends....A LS Roubaix (fleece) jacket, layers (synthetic or merino), a gilet, buff round neck, if cold and wet a nightvision evo jacket

What's your budget?

 

[Jockulele]

Probably want to spend about £75

 

[Dayvo]

Base layer:

Long sleeved merino wool top:

Gilet (optional):

And a wind or rain jacket depending on the conditions.

 

[vickster]

Look at DHB from Wiggle. Lots of other brands too

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/mens/long-sleeve-cycling-jerseys/?ea=4294789716

E.g. Sportful

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sportful-force-thermal-jersey/

 

[Bazzer]

I think it depends upon your suseptibility to cold. I was out yesterday from 7.30 to around 11am and was confortable with an Aldi compression layer and Aldi cycling jacket . Same for this morning leaving home at 5.20. Journey home I was too warm. As it gets colder I'll put on a merino as a base layer.
Edit: Had a Buff round my ears yesterday too, which was probably only necessary for the first hour or so.

 

[Jockulele]

I saw a guy out in short sleeves and shorts , made me cold just looking at him.

Must be my thin blood!

 

[dim]

long sleeved thermal vests underneath your long sleeved cycle jersey (for now while it's only just starting to get cold) ... you can also use the long thermal underpants aswell

when it gets really cold, thats when you need extra protection and thicker winter jackets etc

 

[Kajjal]

Best to have a few thinner layers to better control temperature.

When in single figures and cold, I wear :-

Gore base layer
Long sleeve full zip jersey
Gore jacket

That way if it warns up a lot I can remove the jersey or jacket as needed.

 

[raleighnut]

Layers is the key.

 

[Apollonius]

I am a bit on the lardy side and tend to sweat when cycling, which means you get wet and then cold. For me, the most important layer is the windproof breathable one, which in my case is Altura vapour. Underneath go as many layers as the temperature requires. I have given up with softshell jackets as they just get so wet on the inside.

 

[screenman]

For those on a budget in Primark yesterday my wife picked up a pair of fleece lined leggings for £6

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Long-sleeved merhino top from Aldi - £15. Toasty.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

B'Twin 700 warm jacket: Highly recommended for keeping your torso / shoulders warm, and obscenely cheap for the quality:

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-warm-cycling-jacket-black-blue-id_8369415.html

 

[slowmotion]

Synthetic polyester base layer (Lidl), merino base layer, Roubaix tights, long sleeve cycle jacket, waterproof top. Two buffs are good. One over your bonce/ears, and one round your neck. Synthetic LJs and ski socks are good for morale.