CYCLING
KIT GUIDES

Everything we've written about how to dress for a ride, organised so you can find it when you need it.

New here? Start with the complete 0–30°C guide for the full picture, then dive into the deep-dives below for whatever's on the forecast tomorrow. Quick answers by temperature: 0°C, 3°C, 5°C, 8°C, 10°C, 12°C, 15°C. In Fahrenheit: 40°F, 50°F, 60°F.

Temperature guide

The complete 0–30°C cycling clothing guide

A breakdown of exactly what to wear at every temperature range, based on what the peloton and experienced amateurs actually do.

What to wear cycling in autumn

A 6°C start and a 16°C finish, damp roads and early sunsets. How to layer for the most changeable season of the year.

Cycle commuting in cold weather

A short, slow ride in the dark is colder than it looks. What to wear to work at 8°C, 5°C and 3°C — and how to arrive warm but not sweaty.

The 10°C dilemma: tights or knee warmers?

Every cyclist faces this at the start of season. How to decide — and why the answer changes with ride duration and intensity.

Base layers: do you actually need one, and when?

The most underrated piece in any cyclist's wardrobe. Full breakdown on fabric, fit and when to skip it.

What to wear cycling in the wind

Wind makes the headwind stretches and descents much colder, not the whole ride. Why a windproof layer beats a thicker one.

Packable rain jackets vs gilets: what's the difference?

Wind protection vs full waterproofing — when each one earns its place in your back pocket.

Cold hands, cold feet: gloves and overshoes explained

Your extremities cool faster than your core. A guide to glove weights and overshoe types for every condition.

Riding in the heat: less is more, but not always

Above 28°C the temptation is to go full skin. But a lightweight jersey can actually keep you cooler. Here's why.