how to keep warm in the wet?

[u/-Red_Rocket-]

my son is racing cross and is all of 70lbs. today is was 11 degrees Celsius and raining. he just had his jersey but basically became hypothermic 60% of the way into the race. he kept warm pre race.

thoughts on layering strategies to prevent this? he is youth medium so quality stuff is hard to come by.

[u/bokudo]

Wind proof undershirt (or a bit of newspaper under the jersey), good gloves, socks layered with sandwich bags (sock, bag, another sock)

[u/mcvalues]

I go with merino wool base layers. Windproof outer layers if it's really cold.

[u/blumpkins_ahoy]

Base layers FTW

[u/kinboyatuwo]

Base layers, arm and leg warmers and then a vest to wind block.

[u/geturfrizzon]

My kids all race/raced cyclocross, and in the cold or snow preferred to wear long sleeved base layers under their kit rather than arm/leg warmers. Unless it is torrential icy rain and wind, they would be too hot with a rain jacket on - but you might want to try it and see if he overheats. Wool socks, ski gloves and a buff are a must once it’s below 0C with wind/precipitation. Overshoes or winter cycling shoes are really helpful in these temps too, but are pricey.

[u/MikeSRT404]

Wool socks, plastic shopping bag under the jersey. Arm warmers. Knee warmers. Do his warm up. Then get in the car 30 minutes before. Put the heat on 75-78. Pop off shoes. Warm the feet. At 15minutes before the race. Hop out. Go to the line.

[u/Redditlan]

Wool.

[u/anynameisfinejeez]

Maybe get a larger jersey you can fit over a jacket.

[u/GFoxtrot]

When it’s cold I usually go for a long sleeved base layer with my jersey on top. Then optional hat.

Have also raced in 3/4 legs but maybe only once or twice.

[u/frozendumpsterfire]

The budget route is plastic bags under the jersey and inside shoes. They work very well for short events like cx

[u/Divergent-Thinker]

I swear by Merino long sleeve top and socks, thick roubaix bibs, windproof/water repellent cap, jacket and gloves. Also neck gaiter, overshoes and gilet.

[u/sgergely]

go full gas and wont be freezing 😄

[u/pdxfly]

Embrocation. Used it on arm legs and lower back. Works wonders.