Thermal clothing?

[NorthernDave]

I've got a tendency to run hot, so have survived so far on layering up. I've bought some B'twin 700 membrane bib tights to keep me out there this winter, which seem to be up to the job so far.

A huge +1 for keeping your feet warm though, 'cos if they get cold out on a ride they will stay cold (and for a while after you get home afterwards!). I'm managing with thermal socks, sometimes with a thinner pair beneath them. Not tried overshoes yet...

 

[bpsmith]

The last few rides have been difficult to balance clothing to temperature and wind chill. It's that time of year.

I agree with the heat loss via head and feet/hands. Last weekend I nearly melted because I tried overshoes and they held the heat in from being slightly overdressed. Amazing the difference it made.

 

[Aunty Tyke]

I underestimated today,thought I'd get warm cycling,top half got chilled took hours to warm up,still enjoyed the ride!

 

[bpsmith]

Went for a group ride yesterday. I was the only one in tights and long sleeves. I was warmer on the climbs, but I had the last laugh outside the cafe after coffee and cake.

 

[MattDB]

After a few months of overheating with heavy layers I now favour those fabrics that 'wick away' sweat. I use general outdoor type ones rather than specific cycling ones as I found these cheaper. I wear a short or long sleeved one of these then a long sleeved mid layer (I think it's worth buying a reasonable one as my current one is about 7 years old and counting). Then a reflective jacket, also an outdoor type one as I found cycling specific quite pricey.

Gloves I've never got quite right, currently looking for some warm ones.

 

[HelsBells Cambs]

Went out yesterday morning quite early when it was still a bit nippy and it was the first time I felt I'd got the layering right: skull cap (a must) 3/4 bib shorts (my legs get hot) merino base, short sleeve top, windproof shell. Thermal socks!!

 

[bpsmith]

I bought a mesh short sleeve base layer this year. Great at cooling when warm and warming when cool.

 

[GuyBoden]

I'm constantly getting a cold back in this colder Nov weather, I'm wearing layers, starting with a base layer, but I'm still getting the cold back.

Maybe, I just need to pedal faster.

 

[ianrauk]

I'm constantly getting a cold back in this colder Nov weather, I'm wearing layers, starting with a base layer, but I'm still getting the cold back.

Maybe, I just need to pedal faster.

Or give someone a backie..

 

[GuyBoden]

I'm constantly getting a cold back in this colder Nov weather, I'm wearing layers, starting with a base layer, but I'm still getting the cold back.

Maybe, I just need to pedal faster.

Does stuffing a newspaper under the back of the Jersey (like some Pros do) actually work?

 

[mjr]

Does stuffing a newspaper under the back of the Jersey (like some Pros do) actually work?

I thought pros put it down their fronts to stop the windchill on descents? It should work anywhere, but a thicker air-trapping jumper works better - assuming you're not racing and could stop to take it off if needed.

 

[GuyBoden]

I thought pros put it down their fronts to stop the windchill on descents? It should work anywhere, but a thicker air-trapping jumper works better - assuming you're not racing and could stop to take it off if needed.

Thanks, I'll give a thicker jumper an outing today and see how it goes.

 

[screenman]

I thought the paper was in case they needed a comfort break on the way down.

 

[GuyBoden]

Ia thicker air-trapping jumper works better.

Many thanks, there was a big improvement when I tried a wool jumper yesterday.

 

[mjr]

Many thanks, there was a big improvement when I tried a wool jumper yesterday.

I damn near melted yesterday. Rode home with the coat on the luggage rack!