Winter Clothing Guide – Road

Temperatures are forecast to drop this weekend but that shouldn’t stop us from riding our bikes.

Here we take a look at some of the key pieces of clothing designed to combat the cold and the winter months ahead.

CASTELLI ALPHA ROS JACKET – £260

Castelli’s Rain or Shine engineering delivers insulation and breathability for cold dry rides while offering great protection should you get caught out in a shower.

CASTELLI ALPHA ROS JERSEY – £210

The fit of a jersey and the function of a jacket, this can be worn as a standalone outer layer or underneath the Alpha RoS Jacket as additional insulation against the cold. With improved water repellency this is a great piece for mixed weather cycling.

CASTELLI NANOFLEX PRO BIBTIGHT – £160

The ultimate tight for extreme conditions. The Pro edition offers great rain resistance and added wind protection as well a fully waterproof lower leg to repel road spray. The Progetto X2 Air seat pad offers unrivalled comfort over long winter days in the saddle.

CASTELLI ARRIVO 2 THERMO HEAD THINGY – £20

A versatile must-have piece that can be used as a neck scarf, balaclava or headband. Made with Thermoflex fabric to keep the chill out.

CASTELLI SCALDA GLOVE – £55

This is the go-to glove for colder, breezy days. Made from a high-stretch fleecy fabric that will keep your hands comfortable and still provide a decent level of water resistance.

ENDURA PRO SL PRIMALOFT GILET – £114.99

This lightweight gilet provides great core insulation while offering protection from cold winds. It’s also compact enough to pack into a rear pocket should the temperature creep up as your riding.

ENDURA WINDCHILL JACKET – £89.99

Stretch, thermal and windproof panelling on this jacket will keep you warm when the cold wind bites. Perfect when combined with the Primaloft Gilet for those cold, dry winter rides.

ENDURA FS260-PRO THERMO BIBLONG – £99.99

An essential winter warmer, made from Thermoroubaix fabric with DWR treatment provides insulation and excellent water repellency. Reflective trim, ankle zip and computer profiled pad make for a comfortable and convenient pair of tights.

ENDURA THERMOLITE SKULLCAP – £12.99

Fast wicking thermolite fabric to draw away sweat and snug fitting for under-helmet comfort. High performance DWR treatment is perfect for wet weather riding and luxurious Thermoroubaix fabric will keep your head warm in the cold.

ENDURA WOMENS BAABAA MERINO LONG SLEEVE BASELAYER – £49.99

A high-warmth essential item for winter riding. Anatomic cycle-specific fit with itch-free comfort and a superb warmth to weight ratio even when wet.

ENDURA WOMENS PRO SL THERMAL WINDPROOF JACKET  – £149.99

Pro-level winter training insulation from Endura, this jacket will provide warmth and comfort on the coldest days. Made of stretch thermal panels and windproof fabrics in an athletic fit it is the ultimate winter warming piece of clothing.

ENDURA WOMENS WINDCHILL BIBLONG – £119.99

A premium pair of bibtights for essential winter warming. Made from windproof thermolite materials with a DWR treatment, these bibs will keep you riding in the grimmest of conditions.