What to wear?

[Rozza2012]

Hi,

Was just wondering what to the best clothing to wear whilst cycling to work?

Currently in this weather I wear a normal long sleeve top, jeans (im sure this isn't the best thing) a light weight waterproof coat and waterproof trousers if it rains. Fingerless cotton gloves.

I have read a few things and I have just got confused. Am I right in thinking that I should wear a base layer, and a jersey?

or would a base layer and a lightweight coat be ok?
http://www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag/products/product_details.aspx?pid=98762

Anyone recommend any cheap gloves and shoes???

 

[HLaB]

Depends on the intensity/ length of your ride etc as to what you wear, but Jeans aren't really a good idea if it gets a bit damp where you are. At my last place for most of the year I cycled in my work trowsers and wore an aldi/lidl cycling top (and maybe overtrousers or jacket if the weather dictated). But my commute was short (3.2miles oneway taking the short route). On warm days or dry days where I was going for a more intense session I'd wear Aldi bib longs and sometimes an Aldi running baselayer. As to gloves, I preferred wearing mitts I just wore whatever I had to hand (excuse the pun) and they were usually Spesh BG mitts or Aldi long finger gloves on cold days. As to shoes I wore a pair of Lidl mtb shoes. As you can probably guess I was an Aldi/Lidl commuter they do good value kit IMO.

 

[Rozza2012]

Ok thanks for the advise. Btw I didn't know also aldi/lidl did cycling stuff. I'm a kitbag commuter lol.

My commute is about 4/4.5 miles. I do have a change of clothes at work but thought jeans are not the best thing. Lol

 

[HLaB]

Aldi/ Lidl do some good bargains but you have to keep an eye out, or be on a web site that does it for you (ie here ) as their offers are not every week.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

Ok thanks for the advise. Btw I didn't know also aldi/lidl did cycling stuff. I'm a kitbag commuter lol.

My commute is about 4/4.5 miles. I do have a change of clothes at work but thought jeans are not the best thing. Lol

LiDL and ALDI do occasional specials for cyclists so don't expect them to have cycling gear all year round (they tend to do a spring special and an autumn one). Any deals, though, will get posted up on here with a little bit of notice.

 

[sabian92]

Jeans are horrible - especially with boxers. They rub your *ahem* and in my case caused horrible blisters after doing a 12 mile ride. Look at something like padded bib shorts - comfy, keep you pretty sweatless and not too expensive. Look at DHB on wiggle - it's their own brand but they're good stuff. I'm wearing mine right now!

 

[jugglingphil]

I cycle to work in the clothes I work in. Yesterday a suit, today jeans and jumper. My commute is usually around 3 - 4 miles each way.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Jeans are horrible - especially with boxers. They rub your *ahem* and in my case caused horrible blisters after doing a 12 mile ride. Look at something like padded bib shorts - comfy, keep you pretty sweatless and not too expensive. Look at DHB on wiggle - it's their own brand but they're good stuff. I'm wearing mine right now!

Wear what ever you want to wear, the best clothes for a commute are the ones you feel comfortable in.
I've never had any problems with boxers.
My commute is 6.5 miles each way, I wear steel toe capped boots, work trousers, polo shirt and a cycle jacket.

 

[guitarpete247]

Aldi/Lidl (can't remember which) also do padded undercrackers in their occasional cycling gear sales. I do find that Aldi clothing is better than Lidl.

 

[furball]

Beware of Aldi/Lidl shorts, they tend to be a bit see through (my observations from following close behind someone wearing such a pair). Walking trousers over shorts are a good option.

 

[DCLane]

For a 10+ mile commute each way I've got:

Padded shorts + tights if cold
Base layer + jacket (cold)/short or long-sleeved shirt (warm/hot)