I used to live in Fairbanks, and it’s not hard to dress for anything down
to about -20. If it’s in the 30s, you don’t need much. Light fleece gloves,
helmet liner, fleece vest does it for me. You want to feel a bit cold when
you start out. If it’s much colder than that, sporthill makes nice stuf
To keep my hands warm, I use "Pogies" (aka Barr Mitts, etc.). The challenge
might be finding a pair that fits your hbars and controls well.
I also like the Riv half mitts. They work well with light gloves
underneath, too.
In both cases, blocking the wind goes quite far in providing comfort.
A lot of people have mentioned wool layering on this thread, and I concur.
Here's a hot tip for you...if you want to stock up on some wool goodness at
a discount, I highly recommend shopping for Smartwool products on Sierra
Trading Post's website. A lot of times at about 50% off if you can find
I try to teach my wife that but I haven’t been successful yet. She hates being
cold and will start off every activity severely overdressed. Ten minutes in and
we’ll be stopping for her to shed some layers. And I go back to being slightly
cold...
Robert Tilley
San Diego, CA
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Unless it gets colder. Luggage is your friend, especially in the cold
months.
On Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 11:12:35 AM UTC-5 Todd G. wrote:
> What to wear is very subjective. With that said, when I start out on a
> ride, if I feel a chill when I start out I’m generally dressed
> appropria
What to wear is very subjective. With that said, when I start out on a
ride, if I feel a chill when I start out I’m generally dressed
appropriately. If I feel cozy and warm right away, I’ve overdressed and am
going to be looking to shed layers in a few minutes. All in all, be chilly
for 10 minu
I'm carefully preserving my two Patagonia vests (circa 1995?) with
Windstopper fronts, stretch fleece backs because I've had such good effect
with them in layering over the years. Hard part of good stuff is that when
asked about the solution they provide you're always ending your response
with
A good thermos and a good vest! If you can find a rain jacket with the
armpit zippers, those are great too.
On Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:33:02 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote:
> As noted in another post above (quoted below), in cold weather, the
> trickiest thing other than fluctuating condit
+1 on Brian's list.
I would add a generous mudflap for your front fender and in that place to
hold removable layers of clothing, have one more insulting layer on hand in
case you stop. Your self heating while riding is never more evident than
when you aren't. Stash a couple pair of nitrile exam
+1 .
I also learned when I had to ride across town to work on winter mornings at
temperatures occasionally below 20* that wicking and ventilation are most
important, especially if you sweat a lot. I'd get to work with my jersey
soaked, tho' the wool still insulated. I quickly found that any shell
My favorite thing winter items are split finger mitts that allow for my
pointer/middle and ring/pinky to have skin to skin contact. The split
allows for good braking while holding tight to the bars. Also known as
Lobster mitts. Everything else is just more clothes, but my hands...
-Kai
On Wedne
I can go as low as the upper teens (if the windchill is not down in single
digits) on my work commute with the following items...
-base layer (top and bottom) that wicks moisture (wool is the best, but I
have cheap Costco thermals that work ok)
-Normal work attire (khakis, button shirt)
-wool so
Fenders, lights, removable layers of clothing and a place to hold them on
the bike. I am in SE PA
On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 8:56:19 AM UTC-5 br...@onenaturellc.com
wrote:
> I'm curious to know what old time riders used to do to ride in sub 40
> degree f weather. I figure my fellow riv
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