Are you looking for what to wear for commuting, or general riding? For commuting, I like to layer...starting with a baselayer (wool or synthetic), with wool or other warmer jerseys. It can easily be 20 degrees warmer when I head home than when I left in the morning, so it is nice to shed the baselayer or jacket for the ride home. And as was already stated, get a good, breathable waterproof jacket. I have rain pants, but have found that good tights are more comfortable and as long as I'm not stopping for any length of time, work just fine in all but the worst downpours. In the fall, I'm also comfortable wearing knickers, and knee high wool ski socks. Overall, I prefer wearing wool baselayers, hats, glove liners, socks, jerseys & tights. Neoprene booties that are tight at the ankle are good for keeping your feet reasonably warm & dry, and you can put hand warmers between them and your shoes when it gets really chilly. Also...don't over-dress. You'll find that you will warm up and can ride very comfortably without lots of gear. Keeping your fingers & toes warm can be the biggest challenge, but once you master that, you'll be good to go. Fenders are your friends, too.



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