Originally Posted by
jonathanf2
I did a quick 16 miles early morning around Arroyo Seco and the Rose Bowl. I was totally layered up with a wind proof jacket, gaiter, an inner long sleeve layer and arm/legs sleeves. Maybe I'm just getting old, but I don't know how some of these young cyclists can ride with just a bib and jersey in the early morning? I'm a wimp when it comes to the cold!
Be aware that cold air settles down into the Rose Bowl/Arroyo canyon. It's always noticeably colder than up top. My daughter's softball team used to have evening practices at Brookside Park next to the Aquatic Center. It got cold AF out there.
A friend of mine (Kevin Martin, aka K-Mart) has a personal policy of not riding when the temperature is less than his age. For me, the K-Mart Line is 53. I don't like riding below my K-Mart Line, but I will on on occasion.