Winter Cycling - help needed for cycle clothing

Bro’s and Pro’s help is needed by rookie…. this is very important for me as I am doing a self supported trip from manali to leh to world's highest motorable road so can’t carry too many clothes, temp in june should be at places around 0 degrees max so please suggest

As far as clothing is concerned for cold weather when you cycling you need to wear layers did some research on internet, so I could gather
base layer, mid layer , then outer layer.
Few questions

Now for me if base layer should not be cotton and should be Capilene or polypropylene to be good at wicking then won’t the mid layer which could be thermals of cotton become wet then.?

Do you think I should go for a option of thermal fleeced cycling tights(http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nike-Pro-Thermal-Tights/dp/B001S2PMPC/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t ) or (http://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=4491)

or

Summer cycling clothes like good play and dry stuff and top it up with thermals or leg/arm warmers , whenever there be the need.

IF you can Please suggest upper and lower half base layer clothing that should not get soggy quickly.

thanks
rukiebiker

0 degrees Celsius, or Fahrenheit?

The nice thing about wool over capilene is that while synthetics like capilene have a reputation for getting smelly quickly (anywhere from 1 day and they reek to 2-3 days and they smell) wool (I have SmartWoll stuff) has a reputation for going for several weeks before starting to stink. But I haven't tried both - the other drawback of wool is that (in my experience, as well as what I've heard from other people) it starts to smell slightly once it gets wet, no matter how clean it is. So...go figure.

Are you expecting to deal with rain? If so I would suggest getting the most breathable rainwear you can buy. It also works very well as a windblocker when it's not raining. I have a Shower's Pass Elite jacket and it's worked well, especially with all the venting options they have built into it for those times when it's not actually raining. My only complaint is that, for who knows what reason, the rest of the jacket is but the cuffs aren't waterproof. Grr. The only good news is that at cold temps (30-40 Fahrenheight) the cuffs either go over or are under my waterproof gloves anyways.

Ditto with breathable rain pants.

Zero C is actually a very nice temperature to cycle in. Light jacket, full finger gloves and maybe a very light head covering under the helmet. I'd be more worried about dealing with rain, 0C and rain sucks.

hi PaulRivers and Pig_Chaser, thanx for the suggestions it is temp. in celsius, I don't have options as far as clothing for cycling is concerned where i live so i am looking for suggestions on products like i am checkening this site
http://www.inmotionproducts.com/shop.asp?session_id=54629a880c87c0c87d9ed7ff59734cf0&no_category=15&text_company=SPORTS%20BASE%20LAYERS

and ladakh is dry desert area so rain is no issue ya it could be area's of himachal but the time i am going to start my trip it will not be a monsoon season but you can never trust weather so i will have a breathable windcheater with zipper on the back which can be opened, which should be of help going downhill.

any more suggestion to keep light and be proctected from chill and wind are welcome:)

The best base layer for you is probably merino wool. New Zealand superfine grade is what you need. I use a simple T shirt, you could also use a long-sleeve jersey for versatility.
Sleeveless body insulation is good on a bike. You can wear it under or over a windproof. It could be a light fleece or a packable synthetic padded jacket.
You need a good windproof for cold conditions. Many ultralight summer windproofs are not up to the job. Waterproofs are all too clammy for use as dry-weather windproofs.Look for high collar, good but sealable venting. I dont use a rear pocket on tour so can use hiking/multi-activity kit.

Take a long neck-tube which you can use as a neck buff, a hat or a balaclava. A military style "headover" is good.
Use windproof pant and two layers of socks for wind baffleing. Gloves and hat are also essential.

I did this route in Aug/Sep 2008, when daytime temps ranged from 0C up to about 20C depending on altitude & weather - as Pig_Chaser has said above it's not a problem to cycle in 0C, especially when you're working hard on some of the long climbs! Take good windproof gloves for the descents. Regarding other clothes, take stuff which is light, VERY breathable and quick-drying; non-stinky is a bonus. I took a couple of polyester t-shirts, a 'smartwool' lomg-sleeved t-shirt, a non-bulky fleece, and an 'eVent' waterproof jacket to put over the lot if it got wet or too cold. The temperature at night was more worrying - it dropped to below -10C in the tent on a couple of nights, which was a wee bit nippy, so a good down sleeping bag and pad (Exped Downmat 7 for me) are essential. Note - if you stay at any of the tent villages along the way, don't be tempted to put blankets over the top of your sleeping bag - it'll just flatten the down and reduce the insulation. It's warmer without!

Have a great trip!!! I know that the more you learn beforehand, the less adventurous it becomes, but if you do have any questions or doubts, or want any encouragement/support, don't hesitate to get in touch.