How cold for a Balaclava - Page 5

11-10-2004, 11:09 AM

Badger wrote:
> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>
>
>>Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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?
>
> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>
> -B
>
>
I'm with justin, I'll start to cover my ears in the low thirties and
don't bother with the baclava until the low 20's. The key is working
hard enough to stay warm

11-10-2004, 12:17 PM

Badger <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>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.
> 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?

Yup. I'll go to full gloves and long sleeves when it drops below 50,
and add tights and a windbreaker at about 40, but don't add headgear or
warmer socks until it drops to freezing. My ears and feet don't seem to
get very cold as long as my core temperature is up.

However, my commute is only ~30. Any long rides I do in cold weather
are MTB rides where my wind chill is much less a factor.

Justen

11-10-2004, 12:17 PM

Badger <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>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.
> 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?

Yup. I'll go to full gloves and long sleeves when it drops below 50,
and add tights and a windbreaker at about 40, but don't add headgear or
warmer socks until it drops to freezing. My ears and feet don't seem to
get very cold as long as my core temperature is up.

However, my commute is only ~30. Any long rides I do in cold weather
are MTB rides where my wind chill is much less a factor.

Justen

11-10-2004, 12:17 PM

Badger <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>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.
> 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?

Yup. I'll go to full gloves and long sleeves when it drops below 50,
and add tights and a windbreaker at about 40, but don't add headgear or
warmer socks until it drops to freezing. My ears and feet don't seem to
get very cold as long as my core temperature is up.

However, my commute is only ~30. Any long rides I do in cold weather
are MTB rides where my wind chill is much less a factor.

Justen

11-10-2004, 12:17 PM

Badger <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>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.
> 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?

Yup. I'll go to full gloves and long sleeves when it drops below 50,
and add tights and a windbreaker at about 40, but don't add headgear or
warmer socks until it drops to freezing. My ears and feet don't seem to
get very cold as long as my core temperature is up.

However, my commute is only ~30. Any long rides I do in cold weather
are MTB rides where my wind chill is much less a factor.

Justen

11-10-2004, 12:30 PM

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:09:13 -0600, kantspel <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Badger wrote:
>> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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?
>>
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>
>> -B
>>
>>
>I'm with justin, I'll start to cover my ears in the low thirties and
>don't bother with the baclava until the low 20's. The key is working
>hard enough to stay warm

Well I work plenty hard, and I'm known for my polar bear qualities, but
what do you do about 1) warming up, and 2) the downhills?

I just don't see any need to add to the 'fun' pain of climbing and
sprinting with the 'not-fun' pain in the ears and the cold wind.

What temp do you go to full-fingered gloves? Just curious, b/c yeah, the
less you wear the better, I guess.

-B
I -want- to believe...

11-10-2004, 12:30 PM

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:09:13 -0600, kantspel <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Badger wrote:
>> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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?
>>
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>
>> -B
>>
>>
>I'm with justin, I'll start to cover my ears in the low thirties and
>don't bother with the baclava until the low 20's. The key is working
>hard enough to stay warm

Well I work plenty hard, and I'm known for my polar bear qualities, but
what do you do about 1) warming up, and 2) the downhills?

I just don't see any need to add to the 'fun' pain of climbing and
sprinting with the 'not-fun' pain in the ears and the cold wind.

What temp do you go to full-fingered gloves? Just curious, b/c yeah, the
less you wear the better, I guess.

-B
I -want- to believe...

11-10-2004, 12:30 PM

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:09:13 -0600, kantspel <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Badger wrote:
>> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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?
>>
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>
>> -B
>>
>>
>I'm with justin, I'll start to cover my ears in the low thirties and
>don't bother with the baclava until the low 20's. The key is working
>hard enough to stay warm

Well I work plenty hard, and I'm known for my polar bear qualities, but
what do you do about 1) warming up, and 2) the downhills?

I just don't see any need to add to the 'fun' pain of climbing and
sprinting with the 'not-fun' pain in the ears and the cold wind.

What temp do you go to full-fingered gloves? Just curious, b/c yeah, the
less you wear the better, I guess.

-B
I -want- to believe...

11-10-2004, 12:30 PM

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 14:09:13 -0600, kantspel <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

>Badger wrote:
>> On 10 Nov 2004 09:48:58 -0700, justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Roger Zoul <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> 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?
>>
>> [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
>>
>> -B
>>
>>
>I'm with justin, I'll start to cover my ears in the low thirties and
>don't bother with the baclava until the low 20's. The key is working
>hard enough to stay warm

Well I work plenty hard, and I'm known for my polar bear qualities, but
what do you do about 1) warming up, and 2) the downhills?

I just don't see any need to add to the 'fun' pain of climbing and
sprinting with the 'not-fun' pain in the ears and the cold wind.

What temp do you go to full-fingered gloves? Just curious, b/c yeah, the
less you wear the better, I guess.

-B
I -want- to believe...

11-10-2004, 12:34 PM

justen <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> However, my commute is only ~30. Any long rides I do in cold weather
> are MTB rides where my wind chill is much less a factor.

30 minutes.

justen