Hot to cold:
- Short sleeve jersey (NGNM Performance), non-bib shorts, pale arm covers, light cap, fingerless mits, drymax socks
- Short sleeve jersey (NGNM Performance), non-bib shorts, dark arm warmers, light cap, fullfinger gloves, drymax socks
- Short sleeve jersey (NGNM Performance), non-bib shorts, dark arm warmers, leg warmers, light cap, fullfinger gloves, drymax socks
- Short sleeve jersey (NGNM Performance), windproof gillet, non-bib shorts, dark arm warmers, leg warmers, light cap, fullfinger gloves (thicker), darn tough merino socks (light)
- Short sleeve jersey (NGNM Performance), windproof jacket (Paramo), non-bib shorts, dark arm warmers, leg warmers, light cap, fullfinger gloves (even thicker), darn tough socks (medium)
- Merino baselayer (120gsm), Short sleeve jersey (NGNM Performance), Paramo Quito jacket, non-bib shorts, dark arm warmers, leg warmers, fullfinger gloves (even thicker still), audax UK buff, merino wool buff, seal skins waterproof socks (medium)
- Merino baselayer (120gsm), Short sleeve jersey (NGNM Performance), Paramo Quito jacket, Paramo bentu fleece, winter tights, over shorts(cut down waterproof trousers), dark arm warmers, buffalo mitts, audax UK buff, merino wool buff, cold avenger face mask, seal skins waterproof socks (thick)
I've used this down to about -6°C in freezing rain. I think it would be good enough down to beyond -10°C. When it gets close to -20°C, it means I've probably made a navigational error, and I also need to start modifying the bike to stop the grease gelling. I'm pondering investing in a pair of ski goggles for wearing with the face mask to reduce fogging even further.
J