Winter cycling in Northern Europe – Estonia, just a bit outside of our capital Tallinn. It was between -10 to -14 Celsius that day. Roads covered with layers of older lumpy ice and lighter fresh snow on top. It was still surprisingly warm and no issues what so ever – just layer up!
A short list of the gear used:
* Bike – older model Cube Cross Race cyclocross bike with 10 speed Shimano 105 groupset
* Chain lube – Squirt Low Temperature. Smooth as butter even in this cold and chain is very clean after the ride: https://www.squirtcyclingproducts.com/low-temperature-chain-lube/
* Tires – Schwalbe Marathon Winter Plus 35mm – https://www.schwalbe.com/en/spike-reader/marathon-winter-plus
* Hammerhead Karoo 2 computer, Garmin Varia RTL515 light-radar
Clothes:
* Shimano SH-MW702 winter shoes – https://www.bike-discount.de/en/shimano-sh-mw702-mtb-winter-shoes
* Neoprene overshoes from AliExpress (works just fine and good quality) – https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001790422865.html
* Merino socks – any decent one will do
* Gorewear C3 winter bibs – https://www.bike-discount.de/en/gorewear-c3-thermo-bib-tights-with-pad
* Regular light running tights on top as second layer
* Random long sleeve base layer from Lidl – around 10 Eur
* Merino base layer from MooMoo, a proper Estonian brand and really recommended – https://moomoo.ee/toode/meriino-tuuletokkega-alussark/
* Siroko J1 jacket (big fan of the company, really decent stuff) – https://www.siroko.com/p/j1-soulor-winter-cycling-jacket-men-maroon
* Shimano Infinium gloves – https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/apparel-accessories/shimano-series-lsg-2023/CW-GLBW-US35M.html
* Livall Evo21 smart helmet – https://www.bike-discount.de/en/livall-evo21-helmet-with-turn-signal?number=20105160-40275358
* Some random winter cap underneath
PS! Laphroaig or Glenlivet whiskey recommended post-ride!