Essential winter clothing?

In other news, another positive review for the darn tough socks as a change from the staple woolie boolies. Got a couple of pairs on the strength of ^^^ and, yep, great.

I can't think of a time I'd want anything insulated for actual riding, would be more as an extra layer for beer stops.

I’m not sure - less than 5 degrees and out for a longer run, then it might make sense as a gilet. Especially if can open zips a few inches easily.

The alpha jersey insulation is very light, but really effective (probably just more of a super wind blocker than an actual insulation layer though).

Not sure I’m certain enough for £140 but would try £50 if Galibier have a reasonable reputation (I know they’ve been around for years, but not sure I’ve ever seen their stuff)

Shit logo and general aesthetic but Galibier kit is solid.

the zip is rubbish - constantly catches. and I don't even find it that warm tbh. it's an 8-12 degrees piece of kit imo

it's a double zip at least

Obviously I'd never run, I have a bike. I'm pretty warm when riding though so a base layer, t shirt and maybe another layer under a coat does me fine once I'm warmed up.

I meant “going for a run on the bike”, rather than going running! Which yeah, makes as much sense as “going for a swim on my bike”.

A long steady distance cycle ride on my velocipede

Get another Alpha when it's on sale. Super nice for any ride below 5°

I was thinking of getting another alpha jersey, but struggling to find the .7775 of a pence….

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Westbrook are £160

Forum favourite Albion at an eye watering £140, la passione at £125 but with branded polartec alpha, or Galibier at £50

Have you seen the Albion sale + forum code? brings it below £100.

Yes, thanks. I did actually buy outside the sale - might send back and repurchase now!

How have I not had bar mitts/pogies/whatever you want to call them until now? So good on chilly rides, no more painful fingers. Looking like a dork also a plus.

Bad time to post in here but has anyone got any recommendations for good outdoor clothing repair in London, cba to post it really and I'd rather have a conversation with someone too.

Alright people, what are your winter glove recommendations?

Big fan of the Spatz ones, either the thermo or waterproof neoprene versions.

Galibier are great value. Barrier deep winter for minus temps, or Roubaix for 'normal' cold temperatures

Sportful Goretex Infinium

I have a pair of these. Great for spring and Autumn but not warm enough for my Raynaud's-y hands in winter.

I just ordered a pair of the Ardennes Light Winter gloves, price was attractive and I preferred the look over the Roubaix but thanks for the recommendation still!

@snoops @ltc I’ve actually got their Fiandre Pro midweight jacket coming in the post somewhen, made of the same stuff, hopefully will work well as a layering piece then

I need/want a pair of trousers for riding in winter on the cargo bike as a rad dad who then has to sit in a swimming pool for an hour. So they need to cope with days like yesterday (torrential) and not cause me to sweat my body weight out while sitting in the hottest environments. The Albion zoa are above my price point.

How long do you spend on the bike? For truly torrential rain I combined some lightweight waterproof trousers (which I actually hated wearing, so baggy and annoying) with water resistant work boots, poncho (did the bulk of the work, extends over your legs) and a bucket hat to keep the rain off my face.

If I was to ditch anything it would be the waterproof trousers.. if you’re careful you can keep your legs mostly dry with the poncho.. also it gets bonus points because it allows lots of air flow

For gloves, I look at last seasons climbing gloves. Usually waterproof, insulated but dexterous. Also way cheaper than cycling gloves which always seem relatively expensive.

Normal trousers and some bog cheap waterproofs from decathlon. Wear shorts under.

Or just go waterproof shorts and shorts.

Poncho a good shout.

a used dry robe ;)