sealskinz socks
any old padded lycra shorts*
Aldi leggings on top of the shorts*
any old base layer
Altura jacket
a buff*
pretty much any gloves, full finger*
normal lid
* unless it’s particularly mild in which case
sealskinz socks – don’t like wet cold feet
padded baggy shorts – I think they’re Altura but I could be wrong
any old short-sleeved base layer
Altura jacket if rain is threatening, Aldi softshell if not
no buff
fingerless gloves
normal lid
I can’t stand being too warm. If shorts are good enough for footballers for 90+ minutes then they’re good enough for me for a 2 hour ride. If it’s mild I’ll also probably roll my jacket sleeves up & probably also open the zip to mid belly level. Can’t stand being too warm, did I mention that?
In conclusion then, the only thing I swear by in winter is sealskinz socks. anything else goes