Elise

The brushed inner lining makes a real difference when the wind picks up—my legs stayed warm on a 2°C ride without that stiff, clammy feeling. The water-repellent treatment also handled light drizzle long enough to get me home dry.

These are my go-to for those freezing pre-dawn rides when the forecast hovers just above zero. The water-repellent treatment has handled light drizzle without soaking through, and the quilted inside keeps my legs warm without any bulkiness under my shorts.

The fleece lining inside these tights is what sold me, it traps warmth without feeling bulky under my cycling shorts. I wore them through a damp 3°C morning ride and stayed comfortable even with the light drizzle thanks to the water-repellent finish.