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-13F(-25C), Wind 5-7 mph, mostly headwind. UnderArmor coldgear base layer. Another layer of light synthetic fabric long sleeve shirt, Bib tights, wool socks Nike running tights, sporthill pants, cabelas boots, cheap target stretch gloves, cheap target wind proof gloves, showers pass outer shell, balaclava, Giro winter sport helmet, Bolle ski goggles. I use bar mitts too. Torso hands face and feet were good for the 35 minutes. My thighs started to burn at the end. I think I was about right, but need to up the leg protection.
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19°F with a wind-chill/"Real Feel" of 11°F ...plus at 6:30AM it was still pitch black out. Remind me again why we do this?
- Pearl Izumi cycling shorts
- no-name fleece tights
- two pairs of wool socks
- Answer winter cycling shoes
- Performance Toasties neoprene toe covers
- Early Winters Furnace Shirt base layer
- Sahalie Butter Fleece (Polartec) pullover
- Assos Airjack 851 jacket
- scarf
- hat
- helmet
- Assos 3-piece Winter Glove System
Rode for just over an hour, almost entirely easy spinning (as recovery from yesterday's long hard effort...but also because it's kinda hard to put out too much effort when you're dressed like the Michelin Tire Man). Fingers started to tingle towards the end -- I am supremely underwhelmed by that Assos glove system, despite the fact that two out of the three individual components seem to out-perform any of their equivalents -- but otherwise was dressed okay.
- Pearl Izumi cycling shorts
- no-name fleece tights
- two pairs of wool socks
- Answer winter cycling shoes
- Performance Toasties neoprene toe covers
- Early Winters Furnace Shirt base layer
- Sahalie Butter Fleece (Polartec) pullover
- Assos Airjack 851 jacket
- scarf
- hat
- helmet
- Assos 3-piece Winter Glove System
Rode for just over an hour, almost entirely easy spinning (as recovery from yesterday's long hard effort...but also because it's kinda hard to put out too much effort when you're dressed like the Michelin Tire Man). Fingers started to tingle towards the end -- I am supremely underwhelmed by that Assos glove system, despite the fact that two out of the three individual components seem to out-perform any of their equivalents -- but otherwise was dressed okay.
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8F/-3 Wind Chill, about an hour outdoors
Nashbar standard bib tights
Performance long sleeve jersey
Specialized/686 softshell
Red Wing boots w/Smartwool socks
Performance winter toque under my regular helmet
Sealskinz original gloves
Was nice and warm everywhere but hands. Feet were probably overkill.
Nashbar standard bib tights
Performance long sleeve jersey
Specialized/686 softshell
Red Wing boots w/Smartwool socks
Performance winter toque under my regular helmet
Sealskinz original gloves
Was nice and warm everywhere but hands. Feet were probably overkill.
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8F/-3 Wind Chill, about an hour outdoors
Nashbar standard bib tights
Performance long sleeve jersey
Specialized/686 softshell
Red Wing boots w/Smartwool socks
Performance winter toque under my regular helmet
Sealskinz original gloves
Was nice and warm everywhere but hands. Feet were probably overkill.
Nashbar standard bib tights
Performance long sleeve jersey
Specialized/686 softshell
Red Wing boots w/Smartwool socks
Performance winter toque under my regular helmet
Sealskinz original gloves
Was nice and warm everywhere but hands. Feet were probably overkill.
Wore the same today at dusk, 3*F 8 mph se wind.
Abdomen and legs had under armour mid weight legging, pearl izumi padded lycra shorts, under armour wind breaking slacks over it all.
Torso had under armour compression cold gear long sleeve turtle neck, lightweight wicking hoodie with wind jacket over top.
Head and neck got two layers of turtle fur, first layer a simple tube, second layer was a bacalava. Wore clear safety glasses, and normal helmet.
Hands got pearl izumi full length 40-60*f gloves, then bar mits on bike.
This setup worked great for mild output. Rode around on some gravel but mostly pavement, a little snow.
Hands not overly sweaty, hoodie dry. I wear the boots in anything below 15*F. I've had great luck in using the under armor windproof light workout slacks in anything from 0*F to 50*F when also possibly combined with a single piece of base layer.
My riding is all recreational, and this is my usual wardrobe, with less base layers used when warmer.
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21F today. Wore 5 layers torso, plus a newspaper. Bib tights, amphib tights, balaclava, etc. Chemical warmers in gloves and shoes. Fingers were cold for first half hour. Only 32 miles and was relatively pleasant the last half.
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The warmers rest on the back of my hands as close to the fingers as possible. If my gloves had pockets I would use them. I drop the warmers in the gloves, maneuver them around, then pull the gloves on. They stay warm a long,long time.
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12°F with a 15mph wind from the north-west yielding a wind chill/"Real Feel" of 1°F ...but, because I'm an idiot -- and because I wanted a nice round number for my yearend mileage total -- I went out for a short ride on the road bike.
Did I mention I'm an idiot?
- Early Winters Furnace Shirt base layer
- heavy fleecy long-sleeve cycling jersey
- Assos Airjack 851 jacket
- Primal quilted vest
- PI bib shorts
- Performance winter tights
- wool sock liners
- wool socks
- Answer winter cycling boots
- Performance Toasties neoprene toe covers
- no-name balaclava
- Sugoi tocque (sp? It's a freakin' hat)
- helmet
- Assos glove liners
- Specialized SubZero two-part cycling glove (so, 3 gloves total)
And after ~70 minutes my fingers and toes were still freezing!!! fts
Did I mention I'm an idiot?
- Early Winters Furnace Shirt base layer
- heavy fleecy long-sleeve cycling jersey
- Assos Airjack 851 jacket
- Primal quilted vest
- PI bib shorts
- Performance winter tights
- wool sock liners
- wool socks
- Answer winter cycling boots
- Performance Toasties neoprene toe covers
- no-name balaclava
- Sugoi tocque (sp? It's a freakin' hat)
- helmet
- Assos glove liners
- Specialized SubZero two-part cycling glove (so, 3 gloves total)
And after ~70 minutes my fingers and toes were still freezing!!! fts
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Today I wore:
Head: Merino balaclava, homemade wool face wrap gaiter thing, ski goggles, snowboard helmet.
Torso: Thin merino baselayer (Ibex Woolies 1), normal merino baselayer (Icebreaker 100g or some such), Mammut Ultimate Hoody.
Legs: Cycling shorts, synthetic long underwear, fleece long underwear, poly blend ribbed tights.
Feet: REI Expedition socks, knee high winter boots, Hot Hands foot warmers.
Hands: Dakine Sequoia gloves - fleece liner + shell combo.
Conditions: 0F/-18C, sunny, N wind 5-10 MPH. Outdoor time 2h 10m; ride time 1h 43m. (Met up with a group partway through.)
Notes: Torso/legs/hands were PERFECT...core kept warm and only slightly sweaty.
Hands got sweaty but the gloves let out some moisture that formed ice crystals.
Toes got cold; the chemical warmers were ice cold when I took off my boots.
Head and face OK; only minor goggle fogging in the last mile.
Head: Merino balaclava, homemade wool face wrap gaiter thing, ski goggles, snowboard helmet.
Torso: Thin merino baselayer (Ibex Woolies 1), normal merino baselayer (Icebreaker 100g or some such), Mammut Ultimate Hoody.
Legs: Cycling shorts, synthetic long underwear, fleece long underwear, poly blend ribbed tights.
Feet: REI Expedition socks, knee high winter boots, Hot Hands foot warmers.
Hands: Dakine Sequoia gloves - fleece liner + shell combo.
Conditions: 0F/-18C, sunny, N wind 5-10 MPH. Outdoor time 2h 10m; ride time 1h 43m. (Met up with a group partway through.)
Notes: Torso/legs/hands were PERFECT...core kept warm and only slightly sweaty.
Hands got sweaty but the gloves let out some moisture that formed ice crystals.
Toes got cold; the chemical warmers were ice cold when I took off my boots.
Head and face OK; only minor goggle fogging in the last mile.
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36 miles. 2:30 ride time and 3:15 outdoor time. Temps hovering right at the freezing point.
Castelli wool socks
Side Genius road shoes
Grip Grab Racethermo shoe covers
Castelli Sorpasso Wind bib tights
Under Armour Cold Gear mock turtleneck base layer
Arc'teryx Delta LT half zip mid layer
7Mesh Strategy Jacket shell
Swany 2 piece ski gloves
Pearl Izumi Barrier balaclava
Smartwool PhD neck gaiter
I'm 54 and susceptible to bronchitis. The need to keep cold off my chest and neck is real and a major factor in how I dress.
-Tim-
Castelli wool socks
Side Genius road shoes
Grip Grab Racethermo shoe covers
Castelli Sorpasso Wind bib tights
Under Armour Cold Gear mock turtleneck base layer
Arc'teryx Delta LT half zip mid layer
7Mesh Strategy Jacket shell
Swany 2 piece ski gloves
Pearl Izumi Barrier balaclava
Smartwool PhD neck gaiter
I'm 54 and susceptible to bronchitis. The need to keep cold off my chest and neck is real and a major factor in how I dress.
-Tim-
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Tim- how did those shoe covers work out? You posted when you ordered them but I haven't seen a review.
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upper
- icebreaker merino baselayer, 260 weight
- burton fleece hoody
- arcteryx LT atom hoody (the best midlayer ever)
- MEC goretex shell
lower
- icebreaker merino baselayer, 260 weight
- craft storm pant
feet
- one wool sock (CostCo)
- Baffin snow boots
face
- thin wool buff
- thick fleece gaiter
- big/thick wool gaiter (handmade)
- MEC skull cap
- used hoodies of jackets over all
hands
- hestra ski gloves
conditions
- windy 20 mph gusting to 30 mph with snowfall.
- about 20 F
- blizzard/snow conditions
- icebreaker merino baselayer, 260 weight
- burton fleece hoody
- arcteryx LT atom hoody (the best midlayer ever)
- MEC goretex shell
lower
- icebreaker merino baselayer, 260 weight
- craft storm pant
feet
- one wool sock (CostCo)
- Baffin snow boots
face
- thin wool buff
- thick fleece gaiter
- big/thick wool gaiter (handmade)
- MEC skull cap
- used hoodies of jackets over all
hands
- hestra ski gloves
conditions
- windy 20 mph gusting to 30 mph with snowfall.
- about 20 F
- blizzard/snow conditions
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a cheap motel style shower cap over my helmet & I poked a hole in it for the sportcam mount
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Fogging goggles solved ?
I use an old Iditarod trick I saw back in 09 of Jay Petervary,a veteran rider of the 1000 mi trip to Nome. In addition to wearing a balaclava, I cover my nose and cheeks with a fleece headband. This gives my breath an opening to escape without going up my goggles when covered with the balaclava. This is my 11th winter of daily commuting. I always had fogging problems below 10'f. I used it at 0'f and it worked great.
I use an old Iditarod trick I saw back in 09 of Jay Petervary,a veteran rider of the 1000 mi trip to Nome. In addition to wearing a balaclava, I cover my nose and cheeks with a fleece headband. This gives my breath an opening to escape without going up my goggles when covered with the balaclava. This is my 11th winter of daily commuting. I always had fogging problems below 10'f. I used it at 0'f and it worked great.
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at 27 degrees, these turned out to be good choices
long sleeve zip neck base
favorite fleece shirt
North Face brand thick fleece jacket
wind vest (hi-viz, day-glo, cycling jacket w sleeves zipped off)
full face balaclava (but I brought other options in case this was overkill)
clear glasses w strap
new grey helmet (it's been working out for cold rides cuz it's roomier for head wear)
Zoot brand trishorts
Novara brand Headwind Pants
Showers Pass brand Transit Pants
(1st time using this combo, worked out pretty well!)
1 pair thick socks
hand warmers taped to socks
old roomy walking shoes
(this was the only weak link but I survived)
Pearl Izumi brand lobster gloves under the road bike bar mitts
I threw a cpl hand warmers into the bar mitts so they would sit in the bottom
not sure if they helped cuz they sat so far down in the barmitts (but they sure didn’t hurt)
hands were so cozy, was able to ride on top of the bars
long sleeve zip neck base
favorite fleece shirt
North Face brand thick fleece jacket
wind vest (hi-viz, day-glo, cycling jacket w sleeves zipped off)
full face balaclava (but I brought other options in case this was overkill)
clear glasses w strap
new grey helmet (it's been working out for cold rides cuz it's roomier for head wear)
Zoot brand trishorts
Novara brand Headwind Pants
Showers Pass brand Transit Pants
(1st time using this combo, worked out pretty well!)
1 pair thick socks
hand warmers taped to socks
old roomy walking shoes
(this was the only weak link but I survived)
Pearl Izumi brand lobster gloves under the road bike bar mitts
I threw a cpl hand warmers into the bar mitts so they would sit in the bottom
not sure if they helped cuz they sat so far down in the barmitts (but they sure didn’t hurt)
hands were so cozy, was able to ride on top of the bars
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Today I wore:
Temperature = 42 Degrees F - Cloudy - Wind = Calm
North Face Headband - Fleece - keep the ears warm,
Helemt, regular bell helmet.
Long Sleeved Cotton T-Shirt
Wind Breaker - Unzipped about 1/2 way for most of ride.
Wind Pants - POlyester - thin and cuffed. Russell Athletic. ( like thin jogging pants )
Poly something underwear
Merino Wool Socks - Medium Weight.
MTB Cycling Shoes. ( Shimano )
Took an easy ride today. Not pushing it. If I had been trying to ride harder today I would have ditched the Wind Breaker altogether and wore a thinner top base layer. Comfy for an easy lazy ride though!
Temperature = 42 Degrees F - Cloudy - Wind = Calm
North Face Headband - Fleece - keep the ears warm,
Helemt, regular bell helmet.
Long Sleeved Cotton T-Shirt
Wind Breaker - Unzipped about 1/2 way for most of ride.
Wind Pants - POlyester - thin and cuffed. Russell Athletic. ( like thin jogging pants )
Poly something underwear
Merino Wool Socks - Medium Weight.
MTB Cycling Shoes. ( Shimano )
Took an easy ride today. Not pushing it. If I had been trying to ride harder today I would have ditched the Wind Breaker altogether and wore a thinner top base layer. Comfy for an easy lazy ride though!
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18F Real Feel - 6 mile commute took about 30 min
Feet - thick Wigwam hiking socks and Northface hiking boots
Legs - Costco Windpants (linked in the commuter forum)
Torso - Under Armor Dry fit short sleeved shirt, UA Thermal long sleeve, Showers Pass Elite 2.1 with vents open
Hands - North Face ski gloves
Head - Carhart Baclava, regular bicycle glasses and helmet
Everything was fine except I couldn't feel my fingers were killing me after about 10-15 minutes. I just ordered some Bar Mitts from eBay. Hope that helps!
Feet - thick Wigwam hiking socks and Northface hiking boots
Legs - Costco Windpants (linked in the commuter forum)
Torso - Under Armor Dry fit short sleeved shirt, UA Thermal long sleeve, Showers Pass Elite 2.1 with vents open
Hands - North Face ski gloves
Head - Carhart Baclava, regular bicycle glasses and helmet
Everything was fine except I couldn't feel my fingers were killing me after about 10-15 minutes. I just ordered some Bar Mitts from eBay. Hope that helps!
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the barmitts are a great wind screen so that you can wear thinner gloves (sometimes). I found mine had room for my warmer gloves on the coldest days. it might be a snugger fit but it should still be fine getting your hands in & out. what I remember from last year is to keep my hands as warm as possible when I am getting ready to ride. even keeping my gloves inside my shirt & wearing other gloves to fiddle with whatever. meaning don't let your hands chill before getting the gloves on. I even breath heavy into my gloves before putting them on to help boost their warmth before the ride even starts. I can do this mid ride as well. here's what my hands do on very cold days (17F actual): I start warm enough, they chill as I ride, but then after about 20-30 min they warm up again. before that warmup begins, I sometimes have to make a fist, or pulse my grip, or breath into the gloves, but then I'm golden. when you start using them, post up some pics & a review & any questions you have
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Cycling is sports and everyone should try it even I too try it, riding the cycle is fun and interesting and it becomes more interesting when we have all the accessories.
And I too went for cycling with my accessories and kit my accessories have hand gloves, helment, safety pad, jacket, water bottle, and some snacks with me.
And I too went for cycling with my accessories and kit my accessories have hand gloves, helment, safety pad, jacket, water bottle, and some snacks with me.