Well, time to make my first entry for the season. Not winter here yet but getting a small taste. This morning's ride was 42F with a brisk North wind. Road two hours over rural gravel roads, distance of about 28 miles.
It's funny how it takes awhile to acclimate to the cold. This temp was very mild but felt worse because it is eary in the season and my body is still used to the warm weather. What i wore today, i likely wouldn't wear in March at this same temp.
Today I wore:
Head:
Helmet, Ear band.
Torso
Performance Winter Cycling Jersey, Lightweight unlined nylon vest, Pearl Izumi Zephyr Jacket
Legs
Leg warmers, Cycling shorts.
Feet.
Defeet midweight Merino Wool socks. Shoes were Shimano high tops.
Hands
Midweight gloves from Walmart. (Mechanic's Gloves.)
Conditions
42 F, North wind 10-15 mph. Started out in the dark. After sunrise sky was clear. Rode 2 hours. 28 miles
Notes:
Took jacket off during ride over hills as I was heating up. When I turned back North the wind was too much for my arms, so i removed the vest and put jacket on.
Seems like i had to wear more than usual for this temp, but it is early in the season.