New to winter riding - what clothes I must have?

[shootingstar]

Sure but alot of cycling jerseys are made of some polyester variant, Oak. I see it as polyester variant...after choosing and sewing fabric over the years. I was checking through MEC....alot of the jerseys are polysters. http://www.mec.ca/product/5033-505/c...sey-fz-womens/

No I don't have any merino wool nor polypropylene underwear/layers for any sports --cycling or snowshoeing. I'm fine. (This is to encourage those who should never feel compelled to invest a ton of money to start cycling in winter..)

For cycle-commuting to work and shopping, I don't get elaborate with true cycling clothes underneath in winter. I wear cycling jersey that isn't tight fitting on me and layer on. I don't wear wicking underwear or leggings for all this.

I haven't gone the route of buying/wearing, thin fleecy backed fitted, winter long sleeved cycling jersey. I just don't want an entire jersey with a fleecy backing tight against my entire bare skin. I don't like the sensation of such warmth for fear of overheating. Instead I wear long sleeved summer cycling jersey, and layer on top, a fleecy jacket underneath the outerwear winter jacket.