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Old 11-10-2004, 10:40 AM   #30 (permalink)
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Re: How cold for a Balaclava

On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <nospam@nospam.com> wrote:

>Roger Zoul <rogerzoul2@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> I'm wondering at about what temp you folks decide you need something like a
>> balaclava while riding? Seems like 40 degrees F is enough for me.

>
>Below 20F for me. From 20F to freezing, I just wear a headband to keep my
>ears warm. Above freezing, I don't bother with any headwear.
>
>justen


So you're telling me that you ride your bike 15-20mph with normal wind,
(say 10-15mph), and if it's >33 deg F you don't need anything on your head?

That's only 20 deg F, factoring wind chill you know.

You wouldn't be this guy wouldja?

http://www.batmantas.com/cmp/freeze.htm

-B


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