Advice needed re proper cycling clothing

Furious Pat

I am looking for advice and guidance on what clothing is best for our current weather

I am a novice with a huge Gra for the cycling. I usually throw on cycling shorts and tshirt i got in LIDeLl which is fine during the warmer months but after an hour or two/50kms the other day I was cold cold cold. My shoes had there winter soles in and still my feet were cold.

Anyway i also have an Altura water proof jacket but I find I sweat too much in it(not good for my chest, cough cough)

I gueess i need heavy bib tights, a proper cycling jacket!!!

Any advice and shortcuts to sites would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
FP

garstmax

Hi FP,

FWIW I got the following for winter cycling, its all about the layers.

Base layer top and bottom (if you can afford it go with Marino wool e.g. Icebreaker, etc)
2nd Layer I have a DHB Corefit from Wiggle.
Cycling top
Windproof cycling jacket
Long leg bibs
Overshoes
I keep a thin rain jacket with me and a Hat

Hope this helps:)

Seweryn

garstmax wrote: »

Hi FP,

FWIW I got the following for winter cycling, its all about the layers.

Base layer top and bottom (if you can afford it go with Marino wool e.g. Icebreaker, etc)
2nd Layer I have a DHB Corefit from Wiggle.
Cycling top
Windproof cycling jacket
Long leg bibs
Overshoes
I keep a thin rain jacket with me and a Hat

Hope this helps:)

I have a similar problem to Pat.

I commute to work and when using my current incorrect clothing configuration, I get wet clothes from iside and outside.

I put a T-shirt on and an Aldi rain cycling jacket (which is only good in light rain). My T-shirt gets completely wet when I arrive and I have no spare one with me (so I have to put the same one after work for the ride home), as there is no space for a spare one in my bag (I can barely squize my lunch). So how can this be solved? Are there any good base layers that do not soak wet when you sweat, etc? Also, should I change my outer layer? Or use a thin rain layer only in emergency? Not sure what is the solution there and I do not want to start buying stuff that I will never use or will find useless.

Then I have a winter cycling trousers (Aldi again) which work quite well. But the bottom below my knees get wet in the rain. So this needs to be improved also.

At the moment I use a heavy shoe covers - warm, but thick, more for cold winter conditions. Are there any very good overshoes that are slim in design and will keep your feet dry?

Gloves - I have an Aldi solution, but never tested in the rain. Are there any good rainproof gloves?

Any other tips for long-ish country side commute will be appreciated. If I cycle for 20 minutes or less each way, I wouldn't bother with any specific equipment, but a long commute needs to be comfortable enough to make you want to get on the bike in the rain, etc.

Pat, how long is your cycle?

cdaly_

Forget trying to stay dry on the bike. Instead concentrate on suitable wicking layers which will keep your skin mostly dry. The right cycling jersey, baselayer, shorts/tights will dry quick enough that you won't need a second set for the return journey. Waterproof stuff just keeps the sweat in, 'windstopper' type water resistant jackets are about as much as you need.

I (cycle in all weathers and) use:

• Endura roubaix 3/4 length bibs (never bother with waterproofing for legs, they'll keep themselves warm with the work of cycling)
• Endura 'baa baa' merino wool baselayer (stays warm even if wet, doesn't smell)
• Cycling jersey or winter jersey (fleecy fabric)
• 'Windstopper' rain jacket instead of the jersey for heavy rain (don't bother changing if it's light).
• Aldi gloves in winter, mesh gloves in spring/autumn
• Silk undergloves (from decathlon) for really cold weather
• Neoprene overshoes for heavy rain (floods on the ground) and for really cold weather.

stevie_b

Seweryn wrote: »

.........At the moment I use a heavy shoe covers - warm, but thick, more for cold winter conditions. Are there any very good overshoes that are slim in design and will keep your feet dry?........

If you ever find yourself stuck....

Step 1: get clingfilm


Step 2: wrap shoes in clingfilm


Step 3: cover

monkey 456

Chain reaction cycles have a large range of apperal and has free shipping to ireland.
Hth