winter cycling gear

boredatwork82

Hey folks.
I am hoping to get back on the bike over the Christmas week with the time off. I am a novice cyclist, done a good bit over the summer but never in cold weather.so I am just wondering what kind of gear do you wear on winter cycles.
Thanks
Brian

lismore7

A windstopper jacket with a quality base layer underneath.
Cycle shorts with bib tights over the top, a good pair of windstopper cycle gloves and a thermo skull cap.
Finally, a pair of neroprene overshoes to keep tootsies warm and I'm ready to rock n roll in winter...

Windstopper gear is a deffo if you are doing longer decents and a quality base layer wicks away the sweat so you dont freeze under wet clothes.

boredatwork82

Cool , thanks man, I have some good canterbury baselayers. Will have to try pick up the rest of the stuff now.

lismore7

CCC (cold) base layers are good, i use them to.
Shop around online...you'll be amazed what bargins you'll find and special offers.
A certain item will be x amount on 1 site and y amount on another and most do free post if you spend just a few euro...
1 last piece of advice...."you get what you pay for in most cases"...

Happy hunting..

Unknown Soldier

Applies to Ireland too.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/

The Winter cycling Jacket is excellent.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/half-price-on-performance-cycling-wear/product-detail-page/ps/p/winter-cycling-jacket-1/

clod71

Any long sleeve base layer and a windstopper will do. I use this dhb Windslam Roubaix nearly everyday. Nice and snuggly
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-windslam-roubaix-long-sleeve-jersey/

Sometimes, if it's really cold, it goes out the weekend too.

boredatwork82

Thanks guys, did a brief look see today, most of the stuff is pretty expensive. will keep an eye out, otherwise I might just up cyckling in regular and clothes, not ideal, but probably the cheapest option!
Although defo getting them shoe cover thingys and good gloves/.