dressing for a winter ride

[Stig / Major Tom]

Best base layer for my core and chest - is to start with a Heat-Tech "Ultra Warm" knit turtleneck from UNIQLO.

Some kind of Japanese designed clothing engineered for warmth. Bought mine from Japan years ago for about $40. I was skeptical.....

But, man - if you don't get outside in just a few minutes you are going to be roasting if you've started your layering with one of these shirts!

It is NOT electrical - or battery operated. Just some sort of closely woven blend; thin and stretchy - but surprisingly heavy in your hand.

From about mid 30's down into the high teens I'll wear it as a base layer on every ride. Much colder than the high teens - riding out in the sticks - nothing but farm fields, in the dark before sunrise - I've decided is no longer a smart ride.
https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/men/innerwear/heattech

Stig

[Iahawk]

thanks, Stig. I'm always looking for warmer clothes (both for riding and for late Fall tailgating at my beloved Iowa Hawkeye football games.)

Bookmarked the site for the Heattech Ultra Warm. Might see some big 'Black Friday' deals?

[randyo]

I wear a base layer of merino,  beyond that, sometimes layers, but if the bulk of layers is going to restrict my range of motion, I use my electrics/jacket liner & gloves

[Neil955i]

Bookmarked the site for the Heattech Ultra Warm. Might see some big 'Black Friday' deals?

None here in the UK as yet, still full price!