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12-11-2004, 07:38 AM

On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 08:39:00 -0700, Mark Hickey <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>FWIW, last time I did a ride in that temperature range I wore shorts
>and a short sleeve jersey, with half-finger gloves. My fingers did
>get a little cold though. ;-)
>
>Mark Hickey

Beware of taking cold weather gear advice from someone located in
Florida.

I'll never understand why people think it is impressive to be under
dressed in cold weather. Wearing shorts and a short sleeve jersey in
temps of the range 20F - 35F is just silly.

For the Op, you should do some shorter rides, if possible and make
some adjustments, as you personally see fit. What works for some does
not work for everyone. I have found if my hands, feet, and/or head are
cold, I'm miserable. Consider some those disposable toe warmers for
the feet. They sure do work for me.

Life is Good!
Jeff

12-11-2004, 07:38 AM

On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 08:39:00 -0700, Mark Hickey <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>FWIW, last time I did a ride in that temperature range I wore shorts
>and a short sleeve jersey, with half-finger gloves. My fingers did
>get a little cold though. ;-)
>
>Mark Hickey

Beware of taking cold weather gear advice from someone located in
Florida.

I'll never understand why people think it is impressive to be under
dressed in cold weather. Wearing shorts and a short sleeve jersey in
temps of the range 20F - 35F is just silly.

For the Op, you should do some shorter rides, if possible and make
some adjustments, as you personally see fit. What works for some does
not work for everyone. I have found if my hands, feet, and/or head are
cold, I'm miserable. Consider some those disposable toe warmers for
the feet. They sure do work for me.

Life is Good!
Jeff

12-11-2004, 07:38 AM

On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 08:39:00 -0700, Mark Hickey <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>
wrote:

>FWIW, last time I did a ride in that temperature range I wore shorts
>and a short sleeve jersey, with half-finger gloves. My fingers did
>get a little cold though. ;-)
>
>Mark Hickey

Beware of taking cold weather gear advice from someone located in
Florida.

I'll never understand why people think it is impressive to be under
dressed in cold weather. Wearing shorts and a short sleeve jersey in
temps of the range 20F - 35F is just silly.

For the Op, you should do some shorter rides, if possible and make
some adjustments, as you personally see fit. What works for some does
not work for everyone. I have found if my hands, feet, and/or head are
cold, I'm miserable. Consider some those disposable toe warmers for
the feet. They sure do work for me.

Life is Good!
Jeff

12-11-2004, 07:55 AM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1102742424.513028.70870@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to bicycle at casual speed for 5 to 10 hours a day in
> temperatures 20F-35F. How should I dress? This is what I think:
>
> 1. Wicking base layer
> 2. 100 wt fleece top
> 3. Waterproof shell
> 4. Midweight running tights
> 5. Warm streamlined winter boot/shoes
> 6. Woll socks
> 7. Fleece hat
> 8. Windproof gloves
>
> Is this ok? I don't want to freeze and I want to have a comfortable,
> painless ride.

It sounds perhaps a little light for that duration, at least for the lower
temperature end, but pretty close.

12-11-2004, 07:55 AM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1102742424.513028.70870@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to bicycle at casual speed for 5 to 10 hours a day in
> temperatures 20F-35F. How should I dress? This is what I think:
>
> 1. Wicking base layer
> 2. 100 wt fleece top
> 3. Waterproof shell
> 4. Midweight running tights
> 5. Warm streamlined winter boot/shoes
> 6. Woll socks
> 7. Fleece hat
> 8. Windproof gloves
>
> Is this ok? I don't want to freeze and I want to have a comfortable,
> painless ride.

It sounds perhaps a little light for that duration, at least for the lower
temperature end, but pretty close.

12-11-2004, 07:55 AM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1102742424.513028.70870@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to bicycle at casual speed for 5 to 10 hours a day in
> temperatures 20F-35F. How should I dress? This is what I think:
>
> 1. Wicking base layer
> 2. 100 wt fleece top
> 3. Waterproof shell
> 4. Midweight running tights
> 5. Warm streamlined winter boot/shoes
> 6. Woll socks
> 7. Fleece hat
> 8. Windproof gloves
>
> Is this ok? I don't want to freeze and I want to have a comfortable,
> painless ride.

It sounds perhaps a little light for that duration, at least for the lower
temperature end, but pretty close.

12-11-2004, 07:55 AM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:1102742424.513028.70870@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
> I want to bicycle at casual speed for 5 to 10 hours a day in
> temperatures 20F-35F. How should I dress? This is what I think:
>
> 1. Wicking base layer
> 2. 100 wt fleece top
> 3. Waterproof shell
> 4. Midweight running tights
> 5. Warm streamlined winter boot/shoes
> 6. Woll socks
> 7. Fleece hat
> 8. Windproof gloves
>
> Is this ok? I don't want to freeze and I want to have a comfortable,
> painless ride.

It sounds perhaps a little light for that duration, at least for the lower
temperature end, but pretty close.

12-11-2004, 08:28 AM

On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:55:20 GMT, Peter Cole
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> news:1102742424.513028.70870@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to bicycle at casual speed for 5 to 10 hours a day in
>> temperatures 20F-35F. How should I dress? This is what I think:
>>
>> 1. Wicking base layer
>> 2. 100 wt fleece top
>> 3. Waterproof shell
>> 4. Midweight running tights
>> 5. Warm streamlined winter boot/shoes
>> 6. Woll socks
>> 7. Fleece hat
>> 8. Windproof gloves
>>
>> Is this ok? I don't want to freeze and I want to have a comfortable,
>> painless ride.
>
> It sounds perhaps a little light for that duration, at least for the
> lower
> temperature end, but pretty close.
>
>
OK, I am serious now. Get dressed as above then ride about 5 miles near
home and find out what your thermal balance is. I usually find that after
a few miles of pedaling I am overdressed and it is nice to be able to stop
at home and drop off the excess clothing. Just don't ride to far from a
warm place, in case your bike breaks and you can no longer keep up the
balance of heat generated versus insulation needed. Five miles should get
your metabolism to where it will be for the rest of the ride. Experiment,
but try to err on the safe side.

--
Bill (?) Baka

12-11-2004, 08:28 AM

On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:55:20 GMT, Peter Cole
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> news:1102742424.513028.70870@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to bicycle at casual speed for 5 to 10 hours a day in
>> temperatures 20F-35F. How should I dress? This is what I think:
>>
>> 1. Wicking base layer
>> 2. 100 wt fleece top
>> 3. Waterproof shell
>> 4. Midweight running tights
>> 5. Warm streamlined winter boot/shoes
>> 6. Woll socks
>> 7. Fleece hat
>> 8. Windproof gloves
>>
>> Is this ok? I don't want to freeze and I want to have a comfortable,
>> painless ride.
>
> It sounds perhaps a little light for that duration, at least for the
> lower
> temperature end, but pretty close.
>
>
OK, I am serious now. Get dressed as above then ride about 5 miles near
home and find out what your thermal balance is. I usually find that after
a few miles of pedaling I am overdressed and it is nice to be able to stop
at home and drop off the excess clothing. Just don't ride to far from a
warm place, in case your bike breaks and you can no longer keep up the
balance of heat generated versus insulation needed. Five miles should get
your metabolism to where it will be for the rest of the ride. Experiment,
but try to err on the safe side.

--
Bill (?) Baka

12-11-2004, 08:28 AM

On Sat, 11 Dec 2004 16:55:20 GMT, Peter Cole
<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:

> <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
> news:1102742424.513028.70870@c13g2000cwb.googlegro ups.com...
>> I want to bicycle at casual speed for 5 to 10 hours a day in
>> temperatures 20F-35F. How should I dress? This is what I think:
>>
>> 1. Wicking base layer
>> 2. 100 wt fleece top
>> 3. Waterproof shell
>> 4. Midweight running tights
>> 5. Warm streamlined winter boot/shoes
>> 6. Woll socks
>> 7. Fleece hat
>> 8. Windproof gloves
>>
>> Is this ok? I don't want to freeze and I want to have a comfortable,
>> painless ride.
>
> It sounds perhaps a little light for that duration, at least for the
> lower
> temperature end, but pretty close.
>
>
OK, I am serious now. Get dressed as above then ride about 5 miles near
home and find out what your thermal balance is. I usually find that after
a few miles of pedaling I am overdressed and it is nice to be able to stop
at home and drop off the excess clothing. Just don't ride to far from a
warm place, in case your bike breaks and you can no longer keep up the
balance of heat generated versus insulation needed. Five miles should get
your metabolism to where it will be for the rest of the ride. Experiment,
but try to err on the safe side.

--
Bill (?) Baka