Originally Posted by
generalkdi
Alright, I got arm warmers and leg warmers from my girlfriend last week. I don't usually ride out in the cold because I'm not equipped for it.(and quite new to road cycling)
So, I figure that a jersey+bibs with arm and leg warmer would not be so hot. So, what do you put on when you ride in the cold? (by cold I mean 0 to 10celcius. (32 to 50F for you)
I was thinking about a base layer under my jersey, but is it enough?
I usually ride with a long sleeve baselayer in those conditions, as well as something more substantial than a lycra jersey (wool jersey, unless I am racing). Just put the arm warmers on over the long sleeve baselayer. If necessary, I'll use two long sleeve baselayers. Also, a vest (at least) to ward off the wind chill. That is pretty important when you get close to 0C. At 10C, I'll just use a long sleeve baselayer. At 0C, I'll use two base layers, wool jersey, fleece arm warmers (or long sleeve jersey), and a vest or jacket depending on how wet it is.
Also, fleece lined leg warmers are good near 0C. At 50C, I'll usually use some sort of thin knee warmer on the bottom.
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