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Wet riding essentials

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  • September 8, 2017 at 7:23 pm #27614
    Snowman77

    As per the title what are the essentials for riding in our lovely Autumn/winter weather.

     

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  • September 11, 2017 at 4:39 pm #901883
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    Goldfever4

    Oh no, not this again

    Oh no, not this again

    CXR94Di2 wrote:
    Smart trainer, laptop, internet and fan :)

     

     

    In order of priority: Leg warmers/tights, gloves, waterproof, overshoes, hat.

    September 11, 2017 at 4:31 pm #901881
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    kil0ran

    Overshoes – because mudguards

    Overshoes – because mudguards are never good enough to keep your feet dry

    Two pairs of socks, thermal over lightweight liner

    3/4 bibs with Super Roubaix or similar fleece lining

    Neoprene gloves with silk inners

    Thermal skull cap that covers ears.

    Merino base layer, standard jersey and windproof jacket

    Lightweight waterproof for wet days, which are surprisingly few and far between for me.

     

    The above does me just fine in south coast minimimum temperatures – I’ve ridden in -5 air temp (no idea of windchill) and arrived at work toasty.

    September 10, 2017 at 4:40 am #901879
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    NorthEastJimmy

    Merino everything all the way

    Merino everything all the way, life saver.  

    * Thin merino socks followed by thick merino socks.  Toe covers for cold with overshoes if cold and wet.

    * Merino mesh baselayer with another merino baselayer if cold enough.

    * Merino arm warmers if dry, otherwise the windproof or waterproof does the job.

    * Thin merino hat under helmet.  The one item that really makes me enjoy riding in extremely cold weather is the merino collar that covers my mouth, ears and neck and is held in place by the hat.  

    September 9, 2017 at 9:47 pm #901877
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    don simon fbpe

    Merino socks for what passes

    Merino socks for what passes as summer.

    Thick merino socks for winter.

    yes

    September 9, 2017 at 9:35 pm #901875
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    Redvee
    Paul7189 wrote:
    Would you all say your normal summer bibshorts are fine for winter riding? Do you just add some leg warmers or change them completely?

     

    I wear the sam bibshorts year round and add knee warmers when cold enough or revert to 3/4 bibs. I have exposed skin on my calves year round, I don’t have any full length tights. I think I’ve got some overshoes somewhere but not 100% sure but do have some toe covers to take the chill away from my toes.

    September 9, 2017 at 9:21 pm #901873
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    davel

    Paul7189 wrote:

    Paul7189 wrote:

    Would you all say your normal summer bibshorts are fine for winter riding? Do you just add some leg warmers or change them completely?

    I’ve got bib tights that I’ll probably dig out in a few weeks unless we have a shock Indian summer. Then the proper winter/thermal stuff comes out around 5°.

    September 9, 2017 at 8:48 pm #901871
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    Paul7189

    Would you all say your normal

    Would you all say your normal summer bibshorts are fine for winter riding? Do you just add some leg warmers or change them completely?

    September 9, 2017 at 1:39 pm #901869
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    ktache

    There was those couple of

    There was those couple of weeks in June.

    September 9, 2017 at 12:23 pm #901867
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    brooksby

    How is our autumn/winter

    How is our autumn/winter weather any different from our spring/summer weather?

    September 9, 2017 at 11:54 am #901865
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    danleb85

    In addition to the
    In addition to the waterproofs and guards etc already mentioned I would add a decent skull cap certainly for the deepest winter period.

    The one I used last year also had small flaps for the ears to help with the biting wind. My commute rides some times start at 5am so keeping my ears warm was a lovely feeling that early in the morning when it’s tough to walk out the door and definitely helped me keep riding through the worst of the weather.

    September 9, 2017 at 11:27 am #901863
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    Leviathan

    Grit, on the road and in your

    Grit, on the road and in your soul.

    September 9, 2017 at 11:02 am #901861
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    Al__S

    Long rear mudguard. Needs to

    Long rear mudguard. Needs to end below axle level. This isn’t so much for you- it’s for your mate on your wheel

    September 9, 2017 at 10:52 am #901859
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    CXR94Di2

    Smart trainer, laptop,
    Smart trainer, laptop, internet and fan đŸ™‚

    September 9, 2017 at 8:23 am #901857
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    drosco

    Overshoes, waterproof if
    Overshoes, waterproof if possible. Decent mudguards are a must, good gloves. I have a decathlon waterproof jacket which is just amazing too.

    September 9, 2017 at 6:49 am #901855
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    Welsh boy

    Neoprene oversoes, warm

    Neoprene oversoes, warm gloves, shower proof jacket.

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