What winter clothes do you wear for your commute
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Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
Merino socks , summer SPDs, and neoprene toe covers
Preference is Ron Hill winter tights.
Brynje mesh base layer, long sleeve
Alpha direct insulation layer 90-120g/m^2 weight
Windproof or waterproof chosen based on level of precipitation
Buffalo pile / pertex mitts
Cycling cap, supplemented by buff if really cold or sometimes beanie.
Worked just fine down to -6C of late. Coldest I’ve cycled is -11C and I suspect the above would be fine for that as well. Also fine at 10C etc.
Preference is Ron Hill winter tights.
Brynje mesh base layer, long sleeve
Alpha direct insulation layer 90-120g/m^2 weight
Windproof or waterproof chosen based on level of precipitation
Buffalo pile / pertex mitts
Cycling cap, supplemented by buff if really cold or sometimes beanie.
Worked just fine down to -6C of late. Coldest I’ve cycled is -11C and I suspect the above would be fine for that as well. Also fine at 10C etc.
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Thorn Sherpa
Veteran
- Location
- Doncaster
Well I must admit I'm pretty lazy when it comes to winter clothing compared to most by the sounds of it. Work socks and hiking boots, joggers any cotton type, water wicking t shirt, works cotton jumper and cotton hoodie is the norm for me. Works wooly hat and bog standard thinsulate gloves i don't bother with the waterproof types. Normally a 45-50 minute commute up and down hills but nothing extreme, nice and toasty within 10 minutes of setting off.
For the commute, when it's wet I wear a Galibier Courchevel jacket with an old pair of Lowe Alpine overtrousers and Decathlon shoe covers.
Under that, it will be a Decathlon cheap synthetic quilted coat (MT100?), a fleece jacket and a merino long sleeved T-shirt. On the legs it's a pair of Decathlon hiking/cargo trousers, double layer socks and leather walking shoes.
I accessorise with a fleecy peaked cap with ear covers and gloves - any of several pairs according to the weather.
When it's not raining, I will wear a windproof lightweight gilet (not insulated) over the jacket.
Depending on the temperature etc., I will do without or change the thickness of the fleece. When it's really cold, I will wear the Courchevel over the quilted jacket instead of the gilet. Today, I just went with the quilted jacket and gilet but I could have done with the Courchevel too.
When I'm not commuting, it's pretty much the same except I wear Endura Hummvees instead of cargo trousers and I'll wear cycling shoes/boots instead of the walking shoes. I will sometimes wear a quilted gilet and I will be more flexible in my layering.
It hasn't happened for a long time, but if it's really cold, I will wear long johns or Tudor Sports York tights (roubaix fleece style) under the Hummvees.
Under that, it will be a Decathlon cheap synthetic quilted coat (MT100?), a fleece jacket and a merino long sleeved T-shirt. On the legs it's a pair of Decathlon hiking/cargo trousers, double layer socks and leather walking shoes.
I accessorise with a fleecy peaked cap with ear covers and gloves - any of several pairs according to the weather.
When it's not raining, I will wear a windproof lightweight gilet (not insulated) over the jacket.
Depending on the temperature etc., I will do without or change the thickness of the fleece. When it's really cold, I will wear the Courchevel over the quilted jacket instead of the gilet. Today, I just went with the quilted jacket and gilet but I could have done with the Courchevel too.
When I'm not commuting, it's pretty much the same except I wear Endura Hummvees instead of cargo trousers and I'll wear cycling shoes/boots instead of the walking shoes. I will sometimes wear a quilted gilet and I will be more flexible in my layering.
It hasn't happened for a long time, but if it's really cold, I will wear long johns or Tudor Sports York tights (roubaix fleece style) under the Hummvees.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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- Land of confusion
I had mine on this morning too.
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
Ride harder.
Yesterday I was in a bamboo base layer (zip-up polo neck, long body and thumb holes, no no exposed skin), cycling jersey and long trousers, complimented by a non-branded buff equivalent and winter gloves. On my feet were just regular shoes, but two pairs of socks.
Yes, my hands were cold, and I was glad to get home. Biggest problems were that the first part of my commute is downhill, so generating little heat. Then through the park on the footpath, and therefore covered in snow/ice. Although it was nice and flat, I was a lot more cautious and therefore not cycling as hard as usual.
But the problem with riding hard is that the wind blows faster at your body at first, and it takes a while for the body to generate sufficient heat. But after a while, when you stop, you start to feel warmer. And then not so bad when you set off again.
Yesterday I was in a bamboo base layer (zip-up polo neck, long body and thumb holes, no no exposed skin), cycling jersey and long trousers, complimented by a non-branded buff equivalent and winter gloves. On my feet were just regular shoes, but two pairs of socks.
Yes, my hands were cold, and I was glad to get home. Biggest problems were that the first part of my commute is downhill, so generating little heat. Then through the park on the footpath, and therefore covered in snow/ice. Although it was nice and flat, I was a lot more cautious and therefore not cycling as hard as usual.
But the problem with riding hard is that the wind blows faster at your body at first, and it takes a while for the body to generate sufficient heat. But after a while, when you stop, you start to feel warmer. And then not so bad when you set off again.
roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
Alternatively, the problem with riding hard is it makes you sweat, then you freeze when go down a hill and can't ever warm up again.
Wore 3 pairs of gloves today, still got numb fingers.
I need to get some bar-mitts for the straight-barred old Raleigh Mustang MTB I'm using at the moment!
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
today clothes
long sleeve base layer
long sleeve thin jersey
fleece jersey
windproof
bib shorts
leg warmers
unpadded bib tights
winter gloves
bar mitts
toe covers under overshoes
long sleeve base layer
long sleeve thin jersey
fleece jersey
windproof
bib shorts
leg warmers
unpadded bib tights
winter gloves
bar mitts
toe covers under overshoes
prawny
Über Member
- Location
- Cannock Chase
My last winter commute (this time last year) was bascially my autumn wear plus ear warmers. Long sleeve baselayer and long sleeve jersey (summer weight is fine, but I have a slightly tighter knit one) shorts and knee warmers, wools socks, overshoes, or I've got some old shimano MTB leater shoes that are not vented. Defeet Dura Gloves. If I go summer weight jersey I'll put a thin gilet on.
My current commute is quite short (9 miles) and downhill all the way in, so I'm a little bit chilly going in, but I'm done in 30mins, coming home takes 50% longer and I am hot AF. So wouldn't want to be any warmer. I don't wear a jacket unless its cold and wet. But these days, I tend not to ride or even go into work if that is the case. Thinking about getting shot of my motorbike though so I might be biking more soon.
My current commute is quite short (9 miles) and downhill all the way in, so I'm a little bit chilly going in, but I'm done in 30mins, coming home takes 50% longer and I am hot AF. So wouldn't want to be any warmer. I don't wear a jacket unless its cold and wet. But these days, I tend not to ride or even go into work if that is the case. Thinking about getting shot of my motorbike though so I might be biking more soon.
As a slow 30min urban rider, I wear pretty normal clothes: polycotton hiking trousers, cotton or more usually polycotton T shirt, shirt, wooly jumper, heavyweight softshell jacket. Accesorized with neck tube, light winter gloves, wool socks and leather chukka boots and an insulated gillet.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Base layer and thermal jacket, shorts with thermal running leggings. Gloves, shoes with toe covers/winter boots. Plus a jersey and skull cap if it's really cold.
That's been OK for the last 14 winters commuting.
That's been OK for the last 14 winters commuting.
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
whatever blends
just joking, a work buddy used to tell me I looked like a crossing guard. & if I was still bike commuting I would substitute the snow camo jacket for the hi-viz jacket
another bar mitts fan here
just joking, a work buddy used to tell me I looked like a crossing guard. & if I was still bike commuting I would substitute the snow camo jacket for the hi-viz jacket
another bar mitts fan here
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spen666
Legendary Member
Coming from up north, If its extremely cold I permit myself to wear a t shirt with short sleeves instead of just a sleeveless t shirt and shorts.
Gloves are for softee southern shandy drinkers
