Winter-wear

Which reminds me - I really *must* get some waterproof overshoes purchased soon!

Cheers, helen s

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Succorso said:

Greetings,

Well, with the evenings drawing in, and what will probably be the hottest day of the year now
behind us, my mind turns to winter cycling.

It's been a long while since I was cycling in winter (rediscovering cycling after 25 year love
affair with cars - I am cured now 😉), so I was wondering what the discerning commuter cyclist is
wearing in order to stay dry and stay warm in winter.

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Succorso

from google groups I remember a post by Tom Barrance that quoted ..

"I commute about 15 miles a day between Penarth and Cardiff. I highly recommend commuting in winter
to keep up a basic standard of fitness when all around are developing flab. I use a rackpack, and my
winter kit would be

long-sleeved fluorescent jersey Freestyle Pertex top Spare top Sheet of newspaper, for days when
it's windy but not cool enough for the Pertex Giordana bib tights 'Iceni' Neoprene gloves Neoprene
overshoes Thin Trek skullcap or balaclava (fits comfortably under helmet) When it's really cold, a
goretex helmet cover Madison D'Arcs (clear lenses). These need careful washing, rather than wiping
which will scratch them. Helly Hansen top Helly Hansen socks When it's really cold it's a good idea
to use shoes which are a couple of sizes too big, with an extra pair of socks A strip of gaffer tape
or parcel tape on the inside of tights will stop men developing frostbite or shrinkage.

One of the biggest problems is wear on brake blocks, rims, chain and sprockets. Clean and lubricate
your chain regularly (you could try using several chains and rotating them every few hundred miles)
wipe your rims at the end of a wet ride, use a toothbrush to clean grit out of the blocks.

Lighting and visibility are also very important as well as legal lights and reflectors, Halo ankle
bands are very visible and highly recommended."

davep

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Which reminds me - I really *must* get some waterproof overshoes purchased soon!

After a few winters using these, I'm considering treating myself to some winter cycling boots.

Anyone got any recommendations / know any good deals?

Toby

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Succorso said:

Greetings,

Well, with the evenings drawing in, and what will probably be the hottest day of the year now
behind us, my mind turns to winter cycling.

It's been a long while since I was cycling in winter (rediscovering cycling after 25 year love
affair with cars - I am cured now 😉), so I was wondering what the discerning commuter cyclist is
wearing in order to stay dry and stay warm in winter.

--
Succorso

from google groups I remember a post by Tom Barrance that quoted ..

"I commute about 15 miles a day between Penarth and Cardiff. I highly recommend commuting in winter
to keep up a basic standard of fitness when all around are developing flab. I use a rackpack, and
my winter kit would be

long-sleeved fluorescent jersey Freestyle Pertex top Spare top Sheet of newspaper, for days when
it's windy but not cool enough for the Pertex Giordana bib tights 'Iceni' Neoprene gloves Neoprene
overshoes Thin Trek skullcap or balaclava (fits comfortably under helmet) When it's really cold, a
goretex helmet cover Madison D'Arcs (clear lenses). These need careful washing, rather than wiping
which will scratch them. Helly Hansen top Helly Hansen socks When it's really cold it's a good idea
to use shoes which are a couple of sizes too big, with an extra pair of socks A strip of gaffer
tape or parcel tape on the inside of tights will stop men developing frostbite or shrinkage.

One of the biggest problems is wear on brake blocks, rims, chain and sprockets. Clean and lubricate
your chain regularly (you could try using several chains and rotating them every few hundred miles)
wipe your rims at the end of a wet ride, use a toothbrush to clean grit out of the blocks.

Lighting and visibility are also very important as well as legal lights and reflectors, Halo ankle
bands are very visible and highly recommended."

He gives the impression that Cardiff is on the edge of the Arctic, not on the mild Western coast
where it basks in the warmth of the Gulf Stream Drift. Perhaps global warming _has_ started and the
Drift has been switched off already?
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A strip of gaffer tape or parcel tape on the inside of tights will stop men developing frostbite
or shrinkage.

Sound advice, no one ever tells you about this one.

I used to wear water proof overtrousers to do the trick but in reality I only needed to block the
wind from that one area. You'd think manafactures would design especially for it?

Quoted message said:

One of the biggest problems is wear on brake blocks, rims, chain and sprockets. Clean and
lubricate your chain regularly (you could try using several chains and rotating them every few
hundred miles) wipe your rims at the end of a wet ride, use a toothbrush to clean grit out of
the blocks.

Lighting and visibility are also very important as well as legal lights and reflectors, Halo ankle
bands are very visible and highly recommended."

davep

davep said:

from google groups I remember a post by Tom Barrance that quoted ..

"I commute about 15 miles a day between Penarth and Cardiff. I highly recommend commuting in
winter to keep up a basic standard of fitness when all around are developing flab. I use a
rackpack, and my winter kit would be...

<list of Polar expedition kit snipped>

Strewth! The only concessions I make to winter are a long-sleeved top and a pair of gloves if it's
below about 2-3C. I've heard it said I'll knacker my knees if cycle in shorts, but they don't give
me any trouble
- plus I don't think we get proper winters anymore anyway :-(

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at the keyboard of Succorso said:

cycling after 25 year love affair with cars - I am cured now 😉), so I was wondering what the
discerning commuter cyclist is wearing in order to stay dry and stay warm in winter.

For the most part, normal gloves, a fleece (or pullover), and a light wind-resistant layer are
ample. Take a pannier so you can strip down when you overheat in the above. For wind-resistant, read
also water- resistant in the wet.

In the coldest UK winter days - maybe one or two in a year - or a week or two in an unusually cold
winter - the above with a tracksuit underneath keeps you warm. I hate doing that though, 'cos I end
up with a smelly tracksuit.

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I use Shimano W101 winter MTB boots both on and off road during the winter. Thoroughly recommended.

blimey this is far too much like advanced planning! For goodness sake it was
37.9C in this part of the country the other day... lets not talk about winter yet, far too
depressing!

Rupert

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Quoted message said:

Succorso said:

Greetings,

Well, with the evenings drawing in, and what will probably be the hottest day of the year now
behind us, my mind turns to winter cycling.

It's been a long while since I was cycling in winter (rediscovering cycling after 25 year love
affair with cars - I am cured now 😉), so I was wondering what the discerning commuter cyclist
is wearing in order to stay dry and stay warm in winter.

--
Succorso

from google groups I remember a post by Tom Barrance that quoted ..

"I commute about 15 miles a day between Penarth and Cardiff. I highly recommend commuting in
winter to keep up a basic standard of fitness when all around are developing flab. I use a
rackpack, and my winter kit would be

long-sleeved fluorescent jersey Freestyle Pertex top Spare top Sheet of newspaper, for days when
it's windy but not cool enough for the Pertex Giordana bib tights 'Iceni' Neoprene gloves Neoprene
overshoes Thin Trek skullcap or balaclava (fits comfortably under helmet) When it's really cold, a
goretex helmet cover Madison D'Arcs (clear lenses). These need careful washing, rather than wiping
which will scratch them. Helly Hansen top Helly Hansen socks When it's really cold it's a good
idea to use shoes which are a couple of sizes too big, with an extra pair of socks A strip of
gaffer tape or parcel tape on the inside of tights will stop men developing frostbite or
shrinkage.

One of the biggest problems is wear on brake blocks, rims, chain and sprockets. Clean and
lubricate your chain regularly (you could try using several chains and rotating them every few
hundred miles) wipe your rims at the end of a wet ride, use a toothbrush to clean grit out of
the blocks.

Lighting and visibility are also very important as well as legal lights and reflectors, Halo ankle
bands are very visible and highly recommended."

davep

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Which reminds me - I really *must* get some waterproof overshoes purchased soon!

After a few winters using these, I'm considering treating myself to some winter cycling boots.

Anyone got any recommendations / know any good deals?

Toby

I've also got Shimano W101 winter MTB boots but I cannot recommend them. They don't keep the water
out, there's no thermal insulation so your feet still get cold and they are very tight in the
toe-box (and I bought a size up from my shoe size). I ended up using neoprene overshoes with them
thru all last winter.

The SIDI Inverno looks a better option being both wool lined and waterproof. There's a deal on at
www.chainreactioncycles.com on this boot if you've a foot size of 40 -> 43

Cheers

Satchmo

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The SIDI Inverno looks a better option being both wool lined and waterproof. There's a deal on at
www.chainreactioncycles.com on this boot if you've a foot size of 40 -> 43

Excellent feedback - unfortunately I'm a size 45.

Still - a couple of months before they're needed - I'll continue to look around.

Toby

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I've also got Shimano W101 winter MTB boots but I cannot recommend them. They don't keep the water
out, there's no thermal insulation so your feet still get cold and they are very tight in the
toe-box (and I bought a size up from my shoe size). I ended up using neoprene overshoes with them
thru all last winter.

This'll be a foot-shape issue. I think I've got shimano shaped feet, as their shoes all fit me
very well. The W100 boots (bought a bit large to allow the wearing of thick socks underneath) were
great for me.

cheers, clive

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'Iceni' Neoprene gloves

Does anyone know where you can get Silk glove liners? I have a pair of Pearl Izumi Amfib gloves that
I use in winter, and I cannot keep my fingers warm (must be poor circulation or something), so am
going to try and the layering principle for my hands. Works for the rest of me!

Cheers

Steve

Steve muttered:

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'Iceni' Neoprene gloves

Does anyone know where you can get Silk glove liners? I have a pair of Pearl Izumi Amfib gloves
that I use in winter, and I cannot keep my fingers warm (must be poor circulation or something),
so am going to try and the layering principle for my hands. Works for the rest of me!

Try a sports shop that sells crocket gear. IIRC you can get silk innner gloves for cricket gloves,
so they might be worth a look, dunno if they'll be compatible mind.

Cheers,

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'Iceni' Neoprene gloves

Does anyone know where you can get Silk glove liners?

Most shops which sell walking stuff should have both silk and thermal liners.

Colin

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>'Iceni' Neoprene gloves

Does anyone know where you can get Silk glove liners?

IIRC you can get silk innner gloves for cricket gloves, so they might be worth a look, dunno if
they'll be compatible mind.

Depends if you've got nine-speed or ten-speed fingers.

John B

Steve said:

Does anyone know where you can get Silk glove liners? I have a pair of Pearl Izumi Amfib gloves
that I use in winter, and I cannot keep my fingers warm (must be poor circulation or something),
so am going to try and the layering principle for my hands. Works for the rest of me!

Do they need to be silk? I use Haleth Thermal Liners from cotswold-outdoor.com3475Open ↗ .
They're thin enough to fit under most gloves and don't get too sweaty. Also very good on their own
(or under fingerless mitts) in the autumn/spring inbetweeny weather.

~PB