Originally Posted by
J.Oxley
Thanks for this. Definitely need to sort out something for my legs next.
In the winter, (western Maine) I use my Rainmates rain chaps as a windbreaker for my legs. Under that, Carhartt work pants, and Minus 33 merino wool base layer
Originally Posted by
AdrianFly
Nice list! Everything a guy needs to ride a bike in the winter can be had at Walmart but if someone wants to appear as a "Winter Cyclist" instead of a drunk, mentally disabled or garbage digger.. "Winter Bike Specific" stuff will present a more pro-image. Bar Mitts/Pogies for instance. You really don't need em if you layer gloves thick enough but with a set of those on your bike you will need less "glove" when you ride.
I would try Pogies, except for the fact, that they don't work with trekking bars. So I got some huge leather shell mittens (with a snot patch,even.) I have at least three pairs of liners that I can wear in various combinations under them.
On milder days, (~30's F) I use windproof, waterproof, ski gloves. I have two sets of thin liners that I can wear under them.
Feet get wool socks, with Keen steel toe waterproof work shoes.