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Here was my setup for my 8am club ride on Saturday...
It was -4*C at 8am, rose to 3*C by 12pm. Sun, no rain/snow.
Rapha Pro Team Jacket
DHB Merino Long Sleeve Baselayer 200gsm
Rapha Pro Team Softshell Baselayer on top of merino
Rapha Thermal Bib Shorts
Rapha leg warmers
Rapha deep winter overshoes
DHB Thermal socks
Rapha GT Shoes
GORE Countdown Gloves
Rapha merino glove liners
Upper body and thighs were toasty warm. Surprisingly the softshell baselayer on top of my merino baselayer worked very well for -4*C. Once the temps rose above 1*C I started to feel a bit too warm. My knees were okay at -4*C with just the leg warmers, but I wouldn't mind at all if I had a bib tight with windblocking fabric on the knees. My hands were on the brink of discomfort.
My downfall was shoes/socks/overshoes, I was very uncomfortable. I need to find a pair of socks that has some sort of windblocking panel for the top of the foot and also the toes.
Anyone have experience with the Winter Socks or the Deep Winter Socks?