I use wool for the most part - three layers up top (2 light, one medium)
and 2 below (wool bibs and the wool long johns from Rivendell). At the mid
point, I took off the outer wool jersey and put on a hardshell jacket -
this kept the wind down and the heat in. Two pairs of wool gloves, and
wool socks tried to keep the hands and feet warm. It worked for the hands
but less so on the feet - too much water splash.
We don't generally get too cold out here, but I grew up in MN, so I know
about layers :) I would say that this ride was just uncomfortable at the
end of the day - no worries about hypothermia as I kept the core pretty
warm. Just not a great idea to have mesh light hikers with no outer
covering on the shoes. Splats would have been perfect. A mudflap would
have helped, too, but the bike is too new...
Brian Hanson
Seattle, WA
On Monday, March 10, 2014 4:37:53 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Awesome, Brian!
>
> In my experience, sustained wet and near freezing temps are as dangerous
> as -30˚F, requiring the right gear for being out in it all day. The feet
> are no exception. A few things that may be worth trying for you:
>
> -- carry baggies and add them to your feet (either next to the skin or
> after a thin wool sock) as vapor barrier. Chances are this change alone
> would have made your get warm and toasty.
> -- multiple wool socks, with adequate space for circulation inside your
> footwear. In my experience there is little point to trying to keep the
> socks and shoe dry. They are going to get wet. Have a dry pair available
> for when you are done, at least of the socks. On multi day events, drying
> the socks is a challenge and give up drying the footwear.
>
> No mention of your rainwear system, so I presume you have one you like?
> What do you use?
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Monday, March 10, 2014 1:44:11 AM UTC-6, stonehog wrote:
>>
>> The riding season is trying to get going in the NW. There are even a few
>> flowers blooming in the rain. I have a short write up on a couple rides
>> from the last month. I took the Hunqapillar out on my first long ride of
>> the year (Chilly Hilly) and had a blast. It was comfy, as usual.
>> Albastaches are good for 50+ miles - no problems...
>>
>> http://www.stonehog.com
>>
>> Brian Hanson
>> Seattle, WA
>>
>
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