Winter Cycling - Not too Hot, Not too cold

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vrkelley
05-06-05, 11:10 AM
50F feels like a heat wave. Because of the hills here, overheating is a real problem for me. The past couple of day's it's been 50F so I"ve been wearing a ultra-thin short sleeve Hind shirt, gloves and long thin tights.

I arrive sopping wet *but comfortable*. My arms are comfortable also but red and cold to the touch. Do cold arms affect performance? Is that bad?

2manybikes
05-06-05, 01:36 PM
If you don't have some arm warmers, give them a try. You can pull them up on a descent and push them down on a climb without stopping. Very handy. I don't really know if it affects your performance, but the comfort factor is nice. It's one less thing to think about.
If my arms get too cold I am not comfortable. I figure it's worth it.
Guest
05-06-05, 01:56 PM
I second the armwarmers. I use them in the beginning, then roll them up and stash them in my bag (or jersey pocket if I have no jacket).

Koffee

FBKS-AK
05-09-05, 07:41 PM
Warm here too. If I now want to bike in winter coditions, I'll have to fly to Barrow or
DeadHorse.