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well winters coming and im still going to ride as much as i can. i just wanted to know if there's anything that'll keep me warm but i can still ride in.

gloves? i know my hebo's wont keep me warm!

its going to sound gay but does anyone wear leggings of some sort under their jeans to keep them warm?

and finally base layers for my body, whats good?

any help is great

pete

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well winters coming and im still going to ride as much as i can. i just wanted to know if there's anything that'll keep me warm but i can still ride in.

gloves? i know my hebo's wont keep me warm!

its going to sound gay but does anyone wear leggings of some sort under their jeans to keep them warm?

and finally base layers for my body, whats good?

any help is great

pete

Your biggest worry will be your hands, the rest of your body should warm up very quickly, might want to invest in thermal socks, and gloves....

Ill be riding in some jeans and a T all winter, with a coat on to help keep the warmth in.

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Just wear Jeans, T-shirt and a decent jacket. I used to go out in a couple of t-shirts, a polo shirt and a jumper and always ended up in just a t-shirt.

Hands are the biggest problem IMO, just try some decent winter XC gloves, and a fairly thick pair of socks, none of them crap nylon things.

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Howies minro wool base layers are amazing, although pretty crazy money :( . You'll probably be fine in jeans and a T though, once you start riding you warm up quickly. A thin breathable waterproof can be nice if its pissing it down.

I nearly always put a thin fleece over a T, and a light jacket if it rains...

Else, good socks essential... never got too cold with regular MTB gloves.

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Gloves wise, get some downhill type gloves, they are thicker than hebos and the like and so keep your hands warmer. Its always worked we me anyway. Long sleeve t's are quite a good idea aswell throughout winter time. Onfire t's are usually thick so they are one of my winter favourites.

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I play at lot of sports in winter mainly hackey but also golf so keeping warm is a big must especially in golf when your not moving a lot. i just brought a nike base layer 17 quid but load of my mates in the county squad use cc cantubery ones check out barrington sports base layer section got loads in. There about double the money of the nick ones but i'm finding my nike one prity dam good at the moment.

Hope this helps

Joe

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i ride with my hebo's in winter - no problem in fact i just dug them out. start using them now so im used to it when i have to

i use my snowboarding bas layers in the winter if its way nippy, keep you warm and no sweaty-ness as they breath, a tshirt over the top or a hoodie if its sub zero! buff for your face and a wind proof jacket like the raceface ones, or my animal camo one :D

also you can get glove base layers if you need them

all you need worry about then is ice :blink:

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This end it's very rarely above 0 in the winter, and yet we cope :) Dress in black, if there's any sun it will stop you from loosing heat. Dress in many layers, not thick layers - ie. 3 shirts and a jumper, or 2 shirts 2 jumpers. Scalfs are also very good as they will keep the heat under your clothes when you're moving. Wear some drawers or two pairs of trousers, and two pairs of socks. Gloves are the most important though, I use black leather gloves which after having a few years of use have already adapted to the movement of your fingers when riding trials. They're really warm but not thick.

Eat a lot because it's energy which will be converted into heat once you start moving. Carry around some hot tea with you, it can do wonders when you're about to freeze so can having a leak.

I guess you'd boil to death if you dressed this way with your mild winters :P

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