Gearing up for Autumn / Winter....

So what are the essentials for the non fair weather rider / commuter?

Mudguards. Lights. Montane vis jacket. Waterproof trousers. That pretty much does me...

GLOVES, are the number one priority!!

get a decent set of winter/thermal cycling gloves - otherwise by the time you get to work your hands will be about as useful and two wooden spoons.

Also, from experience, unless you have a real good rear mud guard - take a spare pair of boxers (and dont cycle in trousers that you want to wear at work), because both will get soaked- and it will feel like you have shit/pissed yourself all day (unless you like this feeling of course!)

Decent walking shoes, or an Oyster Card.

Fizik bar tape.

http://www.icebike.org/

It's brutal out there.

Oh yeah... gloves, barber's right...

This

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Castelli_Quantum_Radiation_Jacket/5360038052/

Don't you mean gearing down? It's all about the 'cog down' (term coined by the forum's own Tynan) over the autumn/winter months. Spin and keep yo'self warm fool!

Gloves / waterproof coat / rear mudguard / and I wear a cap with my hood up. That's about it really, it's only London. I'm really looking forward to colder weather, turning up to work/uni/whatever in a much better mood than the public transporters, and still they're in awe that we cycle "in this weather".

A good supply of HTFU

Not much to add, but might get some overshoes. Feet were fucked on a few occasions last year.

Oyster card

bah... BMMF

new mankini the one i've been using all summer is getting a bit whiffy

get a decent set of winter/thermal cycling gloves - otherwise by the time you get to work your hands will be about as useful and two wooden spoons.

good.

This

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Castelli_Quantum_Radiation_Jacket/5360038052/

Hmm not bad, i was thinking of killing two birds and finding a light ski jacket that i can also ride in.

How about tyres, i'm guessing the trick is to not belt it round corners. EZ PZ

Thermal headband (keeps ears warm too), con is you look like a cunt.

Balaclava and nothing else

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get a decent set of winter/thermal cycling gloves - otherwise by the time you get to work your hands will be about as useful and two wooden spoons.

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good.

also good if you work in a soup kitchen.

there's no such thing as winter in this city, all you fucking need is a mudgard and some waterproofs.

Balaclava and nothing else

I want a fonejacker one for Christmas.

GLoves are a must, theres nothing quite so frustrating as being unable to turn your key in the lock when you get home!

I also use a Buff puled up over ears, nose and mouth when the temperature is hovering around zero, and a waterproof (and windproof) jacket. Keeps me plenty warm once I get going. Oh, and shorts, never give in, always cycle in shorts!

Balaclava and nothing else

You're on the list.

love castelli stuff