Just seeing what peeps wear when riding in cold weather. I'm usually OK with what I wear after 10-15mins of riding, but frozen and doing my best to warm up at the beginning of my morning rides.
Lately is has been around 5 degrees celcius in darkness when I leave. I wear a light breathable long sleeve top then my riding top. I wear long legged bike pants (these are not proper bike pants - they don't have the padding etc) with anklet sox and my riding shoes. I also wear figerless gloves.
I wasn't sure if anyone out there uses other clothing that keeps the warmth in, but allows the body to breath without the cold wind blowing through.
I am asthmatic and find even once I have warmed up the cold wind on my body can cause a little havoc with my asthma.
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On cold frosty Melbourne mornings
I wear long tights, bib knicks over the top, windproof/ waterproof seal skinz socks which breathe really well, undershirt with windproof front, jersey, extra thick arm warmers, full fingered gloves, sometimes an extra lightweight gillet or waterproof breatheable jacket (if raining), with a windproof skull cap under helmet, and cycling glasses. -
kleng said:
On cold frosty Melbourne mornings
I wear long tights, bib knicks over the top, windproof/ waterproof seal skinz socks which breathe really well, undershirt with windproof front, jersey, extra thick arm warmers, full fingered gloves, sometimes an extra lightweight gillet or waterproof breatheable jacket (if raining), with a windproof skull cap under helmet, and cycling glasses.
WOW! You really are prepared! I may have to invest in a top that has a windproof front to keep the cold air away from my chest. -
clackerz said:
WOW! You really are prepared! I may have to invest in a top that has a windproof front to keep the cold air away from my chest.
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The wind chill use to give me a dose of bronchitis every winter, but with the windproof base layer its not a problem anymore, here is a couple I recommend, there a bit expensive but worth investment.
http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod251.htm
http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod1722.htm
http://www.deanwoods.com.au/store/prod56.htm -
kleng said:
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The wind chill use to give me a dose of bronchitis every winter, but with the windproof base layer its not a problem anymore, here is a couple I recommend, there a bit expensive but worth investment.
deanwoods.com.auprod251.htmOpen ↗
deanwoods.com.auprod1722.htmOpen ↗
deanwoods.com.auprod56.htmOpen ↗
Thanks for the info - will check the out! -
I usually wear a tracksuit, a thermal beanie under my helmet and thermal gloves
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OK - I went out and purchased a pair of thermo netti gloves - worked a treat.
I rummaged through my clothing and found a polarfleece undershirt (3/4 zip) and a pair of 3/4 'leggings' to go under my 3/4 bike pants.
I also thew on a polarfleece beanie under the helmet.
All was good and had avery warm comfortable ride.
Thanks to all who provided their assistance!
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