TricycleRacer Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Hi All As the topic states I need some advice/pointers for winter cycling gear? The temperatures are getting very cold in Cape Town. I know to continue cycling during winter months I could start my weekend rides mid morning but leaves little time for other stuff over weekends. I normally head out around 07:30-08:00am in the mornings. I’m getting some long gloves this weekend. I doubt if these with my long cycling tights and First Accent Apple jacket will do the trick. Any suggestions or tried and tested ideas will be of great help...Thanks.
Azonic Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Either 1) Double up on socks, or 2) Thermal socks Leg warmers. Long sleeve skins on upper body, cycling shirt over that, with a jacket over everything. 3 Layers on upper body. You got 2 layers on your arms then, so no need for arm warmers. And BUFF for the face, trust me on this on. Pull it up so that just your eyes stick out. And obviously clear glasses to keep the wind out of your eyes. Buff also keeps the wind out of your ears. slowpoke and majestic 2
fandacious Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 wtf is wrong with you... htfu up. Its chilly the first 10mins. If you're riding properly, you'll warm up within 10mins. In the last 2 years I havent worn more than a windbreaker. No longs, undervests, etc etc
Red Zone Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 get knee warmers, full tights are not acceptable. Get a long sleeve cycling top and wear your apple jacket over it. With long fingered gloves you will be fine, the only thing that will suffer a bit are your ears. get a fleece ear warmer and off you go. At worst it is only going to get down to 6 degrees or so, it is better to be a bit chilly than dressed like a Michelin man
Joe Low Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Was last off the track at Kyalami 7pm last night - it was cold and am feeling it today despite being dressed pretty much how Azonic describes. Its leaving me wanting to get some better gear at the weekend esp as Transbaviaans is coming. Had First Ascent base layer, long sleeve cycle shirt, Gore windbreaker. Cheap long bibs, thermal socks, Polar Buff. Top half got cold & thighs - i think its because Kyalami is pretty much built on a hill so you toil up there, get hot, then steep descent followed by flat/slightly downhill where the sweat comes off and its $&%^#* cold. Any ideas on warmer gear?
Smartie Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 My gear: Two pairs of socksPRO H20 Shoe CoversEndura Leg WarmersEndura Long Sleeve Top (Vest underneath)First Ascent Magneto JacketFirst Ascent HeadbandRavX Winter Gloves Keeps me warm enough. Last week Thursday my Garmin recorded 0.4 degrees (Morning rides usually 4-9 degrees)
trekpostal Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Pair of thermal socks VestThermal longsWind proof jacket - cheap euro autumn gearWindproof skulcap - cheap euro autum gearWindproof gloves Works great for the coldest of dawn rides in the cradle
DaLoCo Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Either 1) Double up on socks, or 2) Thermal socks Leg warmers. Long sleeve skins on upper body, cycling shirt over that, with a jacket over everything. 3 Layers on upper body. You got 2 layers on your arms then, so no need for arm warmers. And BUFF for the face, trust me on this on. Pull it up so that just your eyes stick out. And obviously clear glasses to keep the wind out of your eyes. Buff also keeps the wind out of your ears. Makes a massive difference to your body temp, I think you lose a lot of body heat through your feet
Azonic Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Makes a massive difference to your body temp, I think you lose a lot of body heat through your feet And through and exposed neck as well, hence the buff.
Azonic Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 wtf is wrong with you... htfu up. ...says the roadie
DaLoCo Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Was last off the track at Kyalami 7pm last night - it was cold and am feeling it today despite being dressed pretty much how Azonic describes. Its leaving me wanting to get some better gear at the weekend esp as Transbaviaans is coming. Had First Ascent base layer, long sleeve cycle shirt, Gore windbreaker. Cheap long bibs, thermal socks, Polar Buff. Top half got cold & thighs - i think its because Kyalami is pretty much built on a hill so you toil up there, get hot, then steep descent followed by flat/slightly downhill where the sweat comes off and its $&%^#* cold. Any ideas on warmer gear?At mr price sport they sell thermal underwear at the rugby section....I cycle with that and it seems to regulate the temperature changes. I tend to still wear at least two layers over that.And through and exposed neck as well, hence the buff.Very true.... Damn, now I am cold. How are you guys in PE doing?
Azonic Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 How are you guys in PE doing? Its a bit wet out this way... Personally, I'm sick. Stuffing up my Trans training AGAIN. Tuesday morning did 12 repeats up Brickmakers Kloof, and in the evening a 75km MTB semi-hard MTB ride. Wednesday morning got dressed for my session and just before I went out decided that the scratch in my throat was'nt feeling to lekker. By Wednesday night, floored. Eyes watering like a swamp frog, etc.
DaLoCo Posted July 13, 2012 Posted July 13, 2012 Its a bit wet out this way... Personally, I'm sick. Stuffing up my Trans training AGAIN. Tuesday morning did 12 repeats up Brickmakers Kloof, and in the evening a 75km MTB semi-hard MTB ride. Wednesday morning got dressed for my session and just before I went out decided that the scratch in my throat was'nt feeling to lekker. By Wednesday night, floored. Eyes watering like a swamp frog, etc.Sorry to hear...heal up soon, wouldn't be nice for all the training to go for nothing wrt Transbaviaans...
Azi Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 I wore latex gloves beneath regular long fingered gloves after reading about it on another thread. Its a cheap solution, and my fingers were never cold along the 40km ride we did that morn. Try it.
Slowbee Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 Was last off the track at Kyalami 7pm last night - it was cold and am feeling it today despite being dressed pretty much how Azonic describes. Its leaving me wanting to get some better gear at the weekend esp as Transbaviaans is coming. Had First Ascent base layer, long sleeve cycle shirt, Gore windbreaker. Cheap long bibs, thermal socks, Polar Buff. Top half got cold & thighs - i think its because Kyalami is pretty much built on a hill so you toil up there, get hot, then steep descent followed by flat/slightly downhill where the sweat comes off and its $&%^#* cold. Any ideas on warmer gear? you ride the TB ?????
Woolf Posted July 17, 2012 Posted July 17, 2012 http://images.esellerpro.com/2189/I/112/97/lrgscaleBike-It-Thermal-Cotton-Motorcycle-Balaclava-Black-5.jpgEither 1) Double up on socks, or 2) Thermal socks Leg warmers. Long sleeve skins on upper body, cycling shirt over that, with a jacket over everything. 3 Layers on upper body. You got 2 layers on your arms then, so no need for arm warmers. And BUFF for the face, trust me on this on. Pull it up so that just your eyes stick out. And obviously clear glasses to keep the wind out of your eyes. Buff also keeps the wind out of your ears.This would also work to keep your face warm
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