Winter bibtights
A scyclists, perhaps nothing marks the changing seasons quite as much as our clothing choices. Short sleeves become long. Jackets replace gilets. And during the coldest months, bibtights are located and dusted off before becoming a riding staple once more.
Winter is undisputedly the season where bibs come into their own. But this essential piece of cold-weather kit has seen plenty of developments over the years. No longer does a set of bibs solely mean stretchy Roubaix fleece tights, sometimes pulled over a set of our favourite shorts. Today, bibs usually combine a variety of materials designed to deal with variable winter conditions.
While warmth is a vital component of any pair of bibs, the continued advancement of materials means that your bibs can also protect you against heavy rain and howling winds while at the same time ensuring you don’t reach boiling point. Bibs also provide comfort and compression, with different pads and garment patterns greatly affecting performance.
Modern bibs haven’t just responded to the vagaries of the weather either. Cycling over the winter may still mean base miles for many, but today’s
