Best winter bib tights for cycling 2024 — keep your legs toasty through the winter

The popular Italian cycling clothing company Castelli are popular amongst cyclists for their comfort and quality. The Sorpasso RoS Wind Bib Tights are no exception. They offer male riders excellent seated comfort thanks to its super comfortable chamois that will easily see you through a day's winter riding without any undercarriage discomfort. 

Unsurprisingly, given they are our best pick for wind protection, these Castelli bib tights offer excellent protection against wind chill. This is thanks to the windproof panels on the front of the legs which of course are the first to hit the icy cold winds that we all experience come winter time. They may still prove tougher to ride against, but without a doubt, wearing these the wind chill it won't be an issue.

Not only do the Sorpasso RoS Wind bib tights offer excellent wind protection, but they also provide water repellency for those wet rainy days on the bike. Helping to keep you dry and comfortable no matter what the British weather has to throw at you. Overall, they are a really solid option, if a little on the pricey side, but definitely worth the investment. 

These bib tights are really impressive in both the men's and women's fit, as demonstrated by the fact both made it into this guide! Rapha Women's Pro Team Winter Tights are a great all-around option that provides good levels of warmth and weather protection, together with a comfortable chamois pad. The bib strap and buckle have been designed for easy loo stops which is a useful and effective feature. Fantastic quality, but pricey with it.

Designed for the worst of winter, these full-length bib tights have plenty of features that show great attention to detail for the needs of women riding in cold conditions. As well as being made with a tough but lightweight three-layer fabric, including windproof and water-repellent panels at the front and Thermoroubaix fabric at the back, the broad stretch straps are designed to sit around the outside of the bust, and a heavy-duty magnetic clasp at the back allows for pee stops without having to strip off.

Impressively, the levels of warmth offered by these bib tights are perfect on days hovering around zero, and they also effectively protect from freezing winds. The water repellency is enough to deal with road spray as well as reasonably heavy rain. These are aimed at demanding riders and it shows: no matter what is thrown at them, they deliver comfort and offer a great level of protection against the British winter.

Described as the "standout piece" in Albion's range, by our reviewer, the Three Season Tights offer everything you could possibly want from a pair of bib tights to fend off the UK's changeable winter weather. The pad is comfy, the fleecy fabric warm and a combination of windproof knee panels and water-repellent treatment keeps your legs well protected.

They also fend off cold and wet weather and work across a wide range of temperatures, not just deep winter. You don't have to worry too much about what to wear on your legs, just stick these on and you're pretty much good to go from almost zero degrees up through to the teens.

While they are not cheap by any means, Albion has priced these tights quite competitively against similar premium offerings, and they should last you many a winter. 

The Velocio Women's Thermal Bib Tights are both warm and well made, featuring an exceptionally comfortable chamois as well as a front-facing Integrated windproof panel for added protection from the cold, landing themself in our best bib tights for wind protection.

These bib tights have also been made using very warm ThemroRoubaix Power fabric which is fleece-backed and treated with DWR technology on the outside to ensure water repellency: keeping you warm and dry during your winter riding while still being highly breathable.

Overall, even though these impressive bib tights from Velocio offer great protection from the wind and elements, they are still very comfortable and manoeuvrable thanks to the stretchy nature of the materials used. They also range in sizes XXS to 3XL which is of course great for exclusivity.

The Castelli Entrata Bibtights stood out in our review for their exceptional performance in temperatures all the way down to 5°C. Featuring top-notch breathability, a high-quality chamois, and a sleek design with reflective details, these bib tights excel in both comfort and functionality. Despite not being the warmest option available, their impressive performance makes them a good choice for winter cycling, and they're likely to last you many seasons. 

Nopinz has created the Endurance Bib Tights with comfort and performance at the forefront of their design, and they come in a men's version too priced the exact same. These tights have been created with low-bulk fabric to ensure total comfort and a solid fit while out riding and layered up.

Coupled with a comfortable chamois to ensure undercarriage comfort these are certainly a tough option to beat: hence they have been given our road.cc recommends title after testing. Even though they are low-bulk, they are still also fleecy lined to ensure warmth stays in during even the coldest of winter rides.

Also benefitting from a hydrophobic coating in order to protect against road spray, these Nopinz bib tights are a really great value-for-money choice for anyone wanting high-end performance and comfort, but at a brilliant price.

The Scott RC Pro Warm GORE-TEX +++ Men’s Bib Tights have a race-fit design, wide non-pinching straps, and a plush chamois pad for all-day comfort. The Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper panels provide superior warmth by blocking any chilly winds, making these tights suitable for anything from sub-zero to high single-digit temperatures. The absence of ankle zips adds to the comfort and overall, this pair of bibs is impressively warm despite the light feel.

The Santini Prime Bib Tights are exceptional in providing warmth and comfort for rides down to freezing temperatures and over some long distances. Featuring Blizzard thermofleece fabric, these fleece-lined tights offer a balance of breathability and protection, while the GITevo chamois ensures superior comfort. The fit is slightly more relaxed on these tights, and there are eight sizes available meaning it's easy to find one that fits you perfectly. 

The makers of the road.cc cycling kit collection cater for all preferences, and for some cyclists, 3/4 length bibs are a decent option for less severe winter weather or just to pair with extra long thermal socks and warmers. Our reviewer praised the Orkaan bibs for being incredibly warm and weather-resistant, with a snug fit and enough comfort to make them suitable for rides of any length.  

The Tempest fabric is reassuringly thick and fluffy inside, with a Roubaix lining to keep you warm. The material is also wind and water-resistant, which makes it an impressive barrier to the elements. The Orkaan bibs are not exactly fancy and do what they say on the tin, but the fit is great, the chamois is comfortable and the material is great for their intended temperature range.