Cycling gear. What do you wear?

Hanky_Panky

SimonW wrote: »

When it's wet, it's a short cycle to the train station at the moment until I can get some decent 3/4 waterproof shorts - anyone have a good recommendation?

I have some Endura Hummvee 3/4 like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=endura+hummvee&_sacat=0&_from=R40

I have been out in torrential rain in these and whilst not fully waterproof you do feel comfortable in thim as they don't seem to get sodden and on a long ride will dry out again quickly. They also have the added bonus of having the padded cycling short fixed inside so are very comfortable.

I have two pairs now: one shorts, one 3/4 as I refuse at my age to wear lycra cycling shorts and inflict that on poor unsuspecting members of the public !!

laineesurvey

I'm a woman cyclist but like yourself use my running tights, luckily they're not too tight. I have a good Altura Jacket which is great for running and has massive pockets that link all around the back. I normally just wear normal gym gear underneath or a t-shirt.

For the changing weather, you definitely need some good padded gloves. I got a great neon yellow set from Evans, they might be Altura too, not too sure but they were £35 2 years ago, they have a lighter separate glove that's worn underneath, the ligher ones are great gloves for autumn/spring and give extra warmth during the winter. Don't know what I'd do without these, I have fingerless gloves for the summer. After my ride to work this morning I will be investing in some thermal cycling/ running socks. I think I've just about got the feeling back in them! My colleague told me that SealSkinz are the best brand for socks.

TheMiner

At the moment - merino baselayer, Altura cycling top and hi vis gillet on the body and either cycling tights or shorts under a normal pair of shorts. Also have an Altura Night vision jacket if it rains and have recently adopted the use of overshoes which keep my feet toasty

Can't praise the merino highly enough - it means I can discard a mid layer and also saves on washing as I can get three or four days wear without the smell.

skivenov

Old pair of trainers, old pair of combats, pair of old jeans or cheap waterproof trousers over them if needed, laggy band round right ankle, t-shirt/jumper/waterproof depending on weather pair of gloves I bought from lidls about 6 years ago. High vis from work and a helmet.

I don't do fashion, and I can also leave most lycra warriors standing

Throbbe

Hanky_Panky wrote: »

I have some Endura Hummvee 3/4 like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=endura+hummvee&_sacat=0&_from=R40

I refuse at my age to wear lycra cycling shorts and inflict that on poor unsuspecting members of the public !!

I wear the same shorts for the same reason!

I had a mishap the other day and slid down the road at about 10-15 mph and apart from wearing through at the knee they stood up well, no popped stitches. I'd recommend the shorts (and staying on your bike)

Some merino tights underneath when the temperature drops (dhb - currently £20 at wiggle). Long sleeved base layer that I got for xmas from my brother in law, long sleeved light jacket off ebay and altura night vision over the top. I ride at night and once I've got moving I'm plenty warm enough.

Trainers at the moment but might go clipless at some point in the future.

geri1965_2

Dekazer wrote: »

I would recommend getting a pair of summer gloves if you can, purely to protect your hands should you come off. Most of us come off the biek at some point, and bad grazes on your palms hurt a lot

I've come off a few times over the years, but somehow I've managed not to hurt my hands! Still have a scar on my knee though.