Originally Posted by
DreamRider85
I'm in the Bay Area. It's not super cold like other areas, but we're in the 50s an 60s. Even though I'm wearing layers, a head warmer, gloves and toe warmers, it's still pretty cold. They do make a difference, but if one part of your body is cold, you're still cold. Like my hands. I'm wearing thermal gloves and it's still kinda cold. I can feel my forearms being a bit cold and the toe warmers help just somewhat, but my feet are still cold. And I do wear thermal socks, which make a difference.
But what I'm finding is I can't go out as long, it's not as enjoyable. I can go a little more than an hour but beyond that it's just too cold. I'm trying to get this down. I did order a new jacket, which I hopes makes a difference. But I just feel like I might be a piece away. Maybe wearing something to cover my face might help lol, so it would be like wearing a covid mask.
I really miss the other 3 seasons when it's in the 70s and 80s. Let me know your thoughts.
Mark Twain once said "the coldest winter is a summer in San Francisco." This man is not responsible for the weather where he lives. The body adapts to the weather where you live. If he's cold at 50 F he's cold end of story. Just because he lives where the weather is relatively nice all year shouldn't be held against him. I grew up in Hawaii and 59 F was cold. When I lived in HI I used to think why would people drive to snow to go skiing? Santa came on a surfboard! Are people nuts? To each's own. People in AZ, and NV, probably wonder why the cyclist in the North can't cycle when it's over 105 F. People do cycle in those conditions. We don't tell them well why don't your ride naked? This doesn't have to be a pissing contest folks.
Wear Merino wool baselayer, you can buy this stuff at thriftstores and other places. Wear a 2nd layer maybe a longsleeve, hoodie, you don't want to sweat when riding. Now I live in Denver, I won't ride in temperature less than 32 F. My nutritionist rides in weather down to 15 F. Our temperature oscillates above/below freezing consistently causing snow turning to ice and water and vice versa. Do I wish I had the weather that the OP has all year around yes. I lived in the bay area for 12 years. Wet cold is colder than dry cold. I hope that this helps.