Best winter bib tights 2023 — keep riding through winter and keep your bottom half warm

These MAAP Team Thermal Bib Tights work across a wide range of temperatures and are very comfortable for long days in the saddle. They're pretty expensive, but they are well made and look to be durable.

And it's nice to see a brand bring out a pair of bib tights that aren't black. The navy option (black is also available) here looks good and may just help you stand out a little bit more on a winter's day.

For the main construction of the Team Thermal tights, MAAP has used a midweight Roubaix style fabric which offers four-way stretch and a small amount of compression. The fleece-backed fabric feels very soft against the skin and helps keep you warm. 

MAAP gives them an operating temperature range of around 5-15°C, but I found that they worked well down to around freezing and up to the low-teens; any higher than that and breathability starts to suffer.

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The popular Italian cycling clothing company Castelli are popular amongst cyclists for their comfort and quality. The Sorpasso RoS Wind Bib Tights are no exception. They offer male riders excellent seated comfort thanks to its super comfortable chamois that will easily see you through a day's winter riding without any undercarriage discomfort. 

Unsurprisingly, given they are our best pick for wind protection, these Castelli bib tights offer excellent protection against wind chill. This is thanks to the windproof panels on the front of the legs which of course are the first to hit the icy cold winds that we all experience come winter time. They may still prove tougher to ride against, but without a doubt, wearing these the wind chill from it won't be an issue.

Not only to the Sorpasso RoS Wind bib tights offer excellent wind protection, but they also provide water repellency for those wet rainy days on the bike. Helping to keep you dry and comfortable no matter what the British weather has to throw at you. Overall, they are a really solid option, if a little on the pricey side, but definitely worth the investment. 

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The Velocio Women's Thermal Bib Tights are both warm and well made, featuring an exceptionally comfortable chamois as well as front-facing Integrated windproof panel for added protection from the cold, landing themself in our best bib tights for wind protection.

These bib tights have also been made using very warm ThemroRoubaix Power fabric which is fleece backed and treated with DWR technology on the outside to ensure water repellency: keeping you warm and dry during your winter riding while still being highly breathable.

Overall, even though these impressive bib tights from Velocio offer great protection from the wind and elements, they are still very comfortable and manoeuvrable thanks to the stretchy nature of the materials used. They also range in sizes XXS to 3XL which is of course great for exclusivity.

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Company founder and former pro, Iris Slappendel has created the Iris Women's Signature Winter Bib Tight Light thanks to her wealth of experience in riding and training over the winter to answer your needs for all but the coldest conditions.

Soft, stretchy, warm and pliable, with a great chamois and easy-to-use buckle system for toilet breaks, these are a well-designed and high-quality pair of tights at a decent price. Not to mention, they also look great too. 

These tights are designed with early winter and spring in mind rather than the coldest days, but it's worth bearing in mind that Iris is based in the Netherlands and their idea of 'deep winter' can be a whole lot scarier than the UK version. That said, these are mid-weight rather than heavyweight tights, made from high-quality ThermoRoubaix fabric with plenty of stretch.

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Gore's C3 Thermo Bib Tights+ offer excellent fit, warmth and comfort at a price that compares very favourably with their rivals, hence they fit into our list as the best winter bib tights for under £100.

The key to comfortable cycling through all seasons is protection from the elements without bulk or unnecessary weight, and the C3s hit the mark. Easy to pull on and remove, the leg fabric sits lightly on the skin while the mesh straps do their job excellently without applying undue pressure to your shoulders. The seamless design also ensures zero irritation. Gore suggests you will forget the straps are even there when riding, and for once a marketing claim rings true.

The thermal fabric used throughout works well in trapping warmth while allowing sweat to wick away, and the water resistant panel on the back should be a bonus for maintaining comfort should you get caught out on a bike without mudguards in the wet. Helping to keep you both warm and dry, be it from outside elements or your own sweat. Overall, for under £100 these are a bargain, but they aren't as technical as more expensive options.

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Nopinz have created the Endurance Bib Tights with comfort and performance at the forefront of their design, and they come in a men's version too priced the exact same. These tights have been created with low-bulk fabric to ensure total comfort and a solid fit while out riding and layered up.

Coupled with a comfortable chamois to ensure undercarriage comfort and these are certainly a tough option to beat: hence they have been given our road.cc recommends title after testing. Even though they are low-bulk, they are still also fleecy lined to ensure warmth stays in during even the coldest of winter rides.

Also benefitting from a hydrophobic coating in order to protect against road spray, these Nopinz bib tights are a really great value for money choice for anyone wanting high end performance and comfort, but at a brilliant price.

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If layering up is your thing and bib tights can maybe feel a little on the claustrophobic side then a great option to consider instead is wearing bib shorts rather than the long variety above.

A fantastic option with regards to bib shorts to wear in the winter or during colder climates are the Le Col Pro Thermal Bib Shorts II, which replace our very highly reviewed Pro Blackout Therma bib shorts. These great brushed fleece inner lined shorts, paired with a set of leg warmers, offer a comfortable, and still warm, alternative to bib tights. 

A solid set of leg warmers to couple with these fantastic shorts from Le Col can be found from brands such as Assos or for a smaller budget still looking for brilliant quality, Endura.

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