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12-11-2004, 12:42 PM

>>>>3. Waterproof shell

Unless you're expecting rain - I'd suggest a windproof (but breathable)
top - they are much better at letting sweat escape than the best of
'breathable' waterproofs.

I'd also sugget taking some extra clothing if you're going anywhere
remote. Even tho' you might be plenty warm enough when riding - if
anything forces you to stop (mechanical trouble, punctures, etc.) -
you'll cool off very rapidly.

Kirby

12-11-2004, 12:42 PM

>>>>3. Waterproof shell

Unless you're expecting rain - I'd suggest a windproof (but breathable)
top - they are much better at letting sweat escape than the best of
'breathable' waterproofs.

I'd also sugget taking some extra clothing if you're going anywhere
remote. Even tho' you might be plenty warm enough when riding - if
anything forces you to stop (mechanical trouble, punctures, etc.) -
you'll cool off very rapidly.

Kirby

12-11-2004, 12:42 PM

>>>>3. Waterproof shell

Unless you're expecting rain - I'd suggest a windproof (but breathable)
top - they are much better at letting sweat escape than the best of
'breathable' waterproofs.

I'd also sugget taking some extra clothing if you're going anywhere
remote. Even tho' you might be plenty warm enough when riding - if
anything forces you to stop (mechanical trouble, punctures, etc.) -
you'll cool off very rapidly.

Kirby

12-11-2004, 02:09 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> skrev i en meddelelse
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?

I regularly ride in temperatures like that - though rarely for more than
three hours. But I did ride 200 km at about 0 C 18 months ago, so I do have
some experience.

I would (and did) bring with me one spare pair of socks, one spare dry inner
jersey, one spare jacket.

And I would not use finger gloves, but the the lobster claw type, they are
much warmer.

Also I would tie a scarf around my neck - ready to cover nose and mouth the
bankrobber way, if the cold wind bigins to bite in my face and my lungs.

Turning from tailwind to headwind will feel like a huge change in
temperature - and you can be completely drained of energy in minutes if you
freeze. In that case changing inner jersey and socks at a gas station toilet
will make wonders. And the extra jacket to take on and off will help you
adjust to the changing chilling effect of the wind.

If your toes get cold, you should get off the bike and walk fast till they
get warm again.

Enjoy! Riding in the winter is cool. Not necessarily painless.

Ivar of Denmark

12-11-2004, 02:09 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> skrev i en meddelelse
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?

I regularly ride in temperatures like that - though rarely for more than
three hours. But I did ride 200 km at about 0 C 18 months ago, so I do have
some experience.

I would (and did) bring with me one spare pair of socks, one spare dry inner
jersey, one spare jacket.

And I would not use finger gloves, but the the lobster claw type, they are
much warmer.

Also I would tie a scarf around my neck - ready to cover nose and mouth the
bankrobber way, if the cold wind bigins to bite in my face and my lungs.

Turning from tailwind to headwind will feel like a huge change in
temperature - and you can be completely drained of energy in minutes if you
freeze. In that case changing inner jersey and socks at a gas station toilet
will make wonders. And the extra jacket to take on and off will help you
adjust to the changing chilling effect of the wind.

If your toes get cold, you should get off the bike and walk fast till they
get warm again.

Enjoy! Riding in the winter is cool. Not necessarily painless.

Ivar of Denmark

12-11-2004, 02:09 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> skrev i en meddelelse
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?

I regularly ride in temperatures like that - though rarely for more than
three hours. But I did ride 200 km at about 0 C 18 months ago, so I do have
some experience.

I would (and did) bring with me one spare pair of socks, one spare dry inner
jersey, one spare jacket.

And I would not use finger gloves, but the the lobster claw type, they are
much warmer.

Also I would tie a scarf around my neck - ready to cover nose and mouth the
bankrobber way, if the cold wind bigins to bite in my face and my lungs.

Turning from tailwind to headwind will feel like a huge change in
temperature - and you can be completely drained of energy in minutes if you
freeze. In that case changing inner jersey and socks at a gas station toilet
will make wonders. And the extra jacket to take on and off will help you
adjust to the changing chilling effect of the wind.

If your toes get cold, you should get off the bike and walk fast till they
get warm again.

Enjoy! Riding in the winter is cool. Not necessarily painless.

Ivar of Denmark

12-11-2004, 02:09 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> skrev i en meddelelse
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?

I regularly ride in temperatures like that - though rarely for more than
three hours. But I did ride 200 km at about 0 C 18 months ago, so I do have
some experience.

I would (and did) bring with me one spare pair of socks, one spare dry inner
jersey, one spare jacket.

And I would not use finger gloves, but the the lobster claw type, they are
much warmer.

Also I would tie a scarf around my neck - ready to cover nose and mouth the
bankrobber way, if the cold wind bigins to bite in my face and my lungs.

Turning from tailwind to headwind will feel like a huge change in
temperature - and you can be completely drained of energy in minutes if you
freeze. In that case changing inner jersey and socks at a gas station toilet
will make wonders. And the extra jacket to take on and off will help you
adjust to the changing chilling effect of the wind.

If your toes get cold, you should get off the bike and walk fast till they
get warm again.

Enjoy! Riding in the winter is cool. Not necessarily painless.

Ivar of Denmark

12-11-2004, 08:32 PM

>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. ;-)

Let me guess. The temps were in that range for only *part* of the ride, say in
the mountains perhaps? Alternatively, it was a very VERY short ride. ;-)

Regards,
Bob Hunt

12-11-2004, 08:32 PM

>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. ;-)

Let me guess. The temps were in that range for only *part* of the ride, say in
the mountains perhaps? Alternatively, it was a very VERY short ride. ;-)

Regards,
Bob Hunt

12-11-2004, 08:32 PM

>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. ;-)

Let me guess. The temps were in that range for only *part* of the ride, say in
the mountains perhaps? Alternatively, it was a very VERY short ride. ;-)

Regards,
Bob Hunt