| Re: How cold is too cold?
"Josh Hassol" <jhassol@rcn.com> wrote in news:1169671081.003631.89980
@q2g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
> Temps (with wind chill) for my daily commute (14 miles each way):
>
> Today: 21 F . . . no problem
> Tomorrow: 9 F . . . hmmm
> Friday: -9 F . . . too cold?
>
> I have the poly-pro balaclava for under the helmet, the face mask, the
> booties, the lobster mittens, etc. But at -9F I'm thinking it may be
> smart to take a day off.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> - Josh
>
14 f for me in NY on Friday; I haven't ridden in cold like that for years.
My plan is underarmor thermal, heavy flannel, fleece liner, and snowboard
shell. Wind-proof balaclava on top and snowboard gloves; acorn fleece
socks. I'm trying to decide on glove liners and a sweater between the
flannel and the liner.
The only thing that really gets me on a cold day is my fingers, so I'll
probably take the glove liners with me.
I've been trying to hold the line on suit & tie riding for political
purposes, but it's just impossible to ride a bike with an overcoat on.
--ag
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