Dinkymoo Posted June 6, 2014 Share Hey everyone, I'm fairly new to cycling, so this will be my first winter cycling experience. Any suggestions on keeping warm? What to buy? What not to buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted June 6, 2014 Share Don't wear the dog between your knees… nonky, Gen and Vangar 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted June 6, 2014 Share Or those socks nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted June 6, 2014 Share Hey everyone, I'm fairly new to cycling, so this will be my first winter cycling experience. Any suggestions on keeping warm? What to buy? What not to buy? I try stay in bed but my mates have other ideas all the time and call me names I dont like... so I cant back out.Leg warmers, arm warmers and gillet will get you by... I try avoid leg warmers, they are a pain when you need to get rid of them on a ride with all the other stuff Dinkymoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted June 6, 2014 Share Don't stress, it's Friday. Fridays are hot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 6, 2014 Share Hey everyone, I'm fairly new to cycling, so this will be my first winter cycling experience. Any suggestions on keeping warm? What to buy? What not to buy? Newspaper in the front of your jersey to keep your chest warm.Throw it in a bin when you warm up. Dress in layers and good quality moisture wicking kit. quintonb and Dinkymoo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted June 6, 2014 Share Hey everyone, I'm fairly new to cycling, so this will be my first winter cycling experience. Any suggestions on keeping warm? What to buy? What not to buy? 3 key things Keep the extremities warm - toes/fingers, get proper gloves and fleece socks and thermal bootiesKeep the core warm - base layer and several more layers, get winter type jacket for cyclingKeep the head covered - cycling collar of buff is essential to cover nose, throat and ears nonky and Prince 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 6, 2014 Share I try stay in bed but my mates have other ideas all the time and call me names I dont like... so I cant back out.Leg warmers, arm warmers and gillet will get you by... I try avoid leg warmers, they are a pain when you need to get rid of them on a ride with all the other stuffyou know it.... IdeJongh and ChUkKy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quintonb Posted June 6, 2014 Share +1 on the news paper, millions of hobo's cant be wrong. DIPSLICK and nonky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider3000 Posted June 6, 2014 Share I whish i had advice for you…..thing is i need motivation getting out of the warm bed before i can even think of what to wear for a ride…. lol If your a roadie… always have a newspaper in front of jersey, 2 pairs of socks or toe caps…and never ever forget that gloves… i have normal ones and then wear those cheap wooly ones over that, later when you warmed up you should be fine! And if its possible… take a arm water bottle with you and some coffee… never tried it but it comes to mind…hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted June 6, 2014 Share 3 years ago at stormsriver traverse was very cold and rained and rained.my team mate went the newspaper route.every evening he looked like those upper body tatooed rugby players from nz. nonky, jimmycool and bj horn 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted June 6, 2014 Share the wind chill is a bitch so if you put anything on never forget the windproof thing in the end.layered clothing works for me with fleece socks and warm gloves.i try to keep the ears warm as well.so ears,hand feet.follow dale's advice and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChUkKy Posted June 6, 2014 Share If your a roadie… always have a newspaper in front of jersey Said newspaper is to read when you stop for coffee? nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reteid Posted June 6, 2014 Share the alt is to go and ride on the coldest day you can find with as little clothing as possible.all rides thereafter will feel warm and just think i have seen worse. nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted June 6, 2014 Share I try stay in bed but my mates have other ideas all the time and call me names I dont like... so I cant back out.Leg warmers, arm warmers and gillet will get you by... I try avoid leg warmers, they are a pain when you need to get rid of them on a ride with all the other stuff Not that cold in Gauteng. Man up and go ride! PS: Your training is behind schedule ChUkKy, DIPSLICK, rouxtjie and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted June 6, 2014 Share Not that cold in Gauteng. Man up and go ride! PS: Your training is behind schedule Listen to these wise words chukky....oom is talking about rule 9 here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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