Today, I Wore... [Archive] - Page 5

deputyjones

01-09-07, 05:03 AM

Formatting stolen from kokomo61
Today I wore....

Head:
No name poly skullcap, Specialized MTB helmet

Torso:
Underarmor cold gear long sleeved mock turtleneck and cheap Old Navy fleece

Legs:
Underarmor compression shorts under nike running pants and Bergalene medium weight long johns in between

Hands:
No name brand fleece glove liners

Feet:
Plain black tube socks and my new Time Geo MTB shoes

Weather:
32F (you figure it outC) with 4mph N/W winds and partly cloudy

4 mile ride was just fine. Thought to myself as I pulled into my complex, "I didn't even think about how cold it is out once during that whole ride, wierd."

TJHOO

01-10-07, 02:33 PM

35degF
Wind 15mph; wind chill 28deg
30 miles

Head: Helmet, ear warmers and thin balaclava

Torso: Craft base tank base layer, med thickness LS jersey (windproof in front )

Legs: mid weight tights; thin Duofold undershorts

Feet: Smartwool socks, chemical hand heaters inside under toes, and outside shoe above toes; Sidi Genius Mega's (1 size large for cooler months), 2 pairs toe covers, 1 pair thin slipstream full booties over that

Hands: Outside Research Mittens (1st time wearing them)

Result: Ride was with wind going out; on return, sun going down, against wind, it was predictably a bit cooler. Hands were very toasty, but breathed quite well! Everything was just about perfect except feet I believe got a little sweaty on the way out, and a little cool on return trip. Not sure I'd have done anything differently; really did not NEED mittens today, but had been waiting for a chance to try them. Nice and light, braeth well. Wow were my fingers comfortably warm!

Bob Ross

01-12-07, 03:10 PM

Weather:
35° F, 10% humidity, winds 10-15mph

Head:
polypro balaclava, helmet

Torso:
Performance longsleeve polypro baselayer, Ibex Ampara longsleeve Merino wool jersey, Canari windproof vest

Legs:
Performance winter tights

Hands:
Louis Garneau polyester glove liners, Specialized fingerless cycling gloves

Feet:
Wigwam Merino wool hiking socks, Specialized MTB shoes, Performance neoprene toe warmers

Definitely seemed brisk, but not objectionably so. Wind was a headwind, dammit! Still need a better solution than that Canari windvest; it doesn't breath fer sh!t, so my torso was steaming, sweaty, & overheated...but if I took it off, the wool jersey & polypro base layer weren't quite enough warmth. Thinking I should get one of those windvests that's just a big mesh back.

bonehead

01-13-07, 09:40 AM

Weather: 17 f.; cloudy.
Torso: nothing, just pasties.
Booty coverage: Victoria's Secret, white lace thong--scrumpscious.
Leggings: nothing but a tan.
Petite feet: nothing, just French tips, in white.
Hands: pink, extra tight gloves.
Face: a smile.

Working in construction all day makes a fellow want the difference, okay???

TJHOO

01-17-07, 03:12 PM

32degF at start down to 30 at end of ride
Wind negligible; sun going down at end of ride
35 miles

Head: Helmet, ear warmers and thin Pearl Izumi skull cap

Torso: Very Thin Duofold polyester long sleeve base layer; Giordana 20yr old wool jacket that's wind protected in front, breathable in back

Legs: mid weight tights; 2 pair thin Duofold undershorts (to protect personal area from freezing)

Feet: Smartwool socks, chemical hand heaters inside under toes, and outside shoe above toes; Sidi Genius Mega's (1 size large for cooler months), 2 pairs toe covers, 1 pair thin slipstream full booties over that

Hands: Pearl Izumi amfib gloves

Result: Everything felt just about right. Torso was a bit warm the whole ride so a little sweaty. Feet a bit chilly toward end of ride. When taking off shoes, my HEELS (bottom of rear feet) were pale; they pinked up quickly. Toes were fine though. This is a first. The Sidi's are Lorica leather in the forefoot. My rearfoot did not have much insulations as the Sidi's are all hard plastic and conduct cold right through. See foot covering above. I purposely don't put much covering over rear foot so foot can breathe, thus avoiding sweat/freeze cycle. I have Lake Winter boots, but prefer to wear the Sidis. Guess 30 degrees is about my limit for the Sidis :)

Clearly it feels warmer when the sun is shining on you!

Portis

01-17-07, 08:26 PM

Today I wore:

Head:

Helmet, Ear band over ears and one over mouth/nose. Two lightweight balaclava's worn under ear bands.

Torso

Performance Winter Cycling Jersey, Lightweight unlined vest, Performance Gore Tex Cycling jacket.

Legs

Nashbar Epic Cycling shorts, Foxwear Powershield tight, lightweight tights underneath.

Feet.

Two pairs heavy wool socks. For shoes I wore a pair of size 12 Wolverine, Thinsulate hiking boots. (I normally wear a size 11. Bigger sizes allow for warmer feet.)

Hands

LIghtweight fleece gloves from Target, Glacier Glove Flip Mitts.

Conditions
15 F, South Wind 15-20 mph and gusting. Started out in the dark. After sunrise sky was clear. Rode 1 hour 55 minutes. (22 miles) Dirt, gravel, roads were covered with snow/ice most of the way

Notes:
Slow going in wind and icey, snowy roads.

kokomo61

01-18-07, 04:01 PM

Today (actually, yesterday) I wore:

Head:

Helmet, lightweight balaclava, sunglasses.

Torso

Polartec base layer, Canari long sleeve cycling jersey, Gore Windstopper jacket.
Legs

Cannondale cycling liner shorts, polypro long underwear, Road Runner sports running tights.

Feet.

Smartwool socks, SealSkinz oversocks, Lake MTB shoes, Gator neoprene shoe covers.

Hands

Sealskinz gloves, Pearl Izumi wind blocker gloves.

Conditions
24 F, Wind 10-15 mph (17 "Real Feel") . Rode 1 hour 30 minutes. (21 miles). 43 RT. Afternoon ride was uneventful.

Notes:
Head was a bit cool, but not bad. Balacava was bothersome over my mouth, so that only lasted about 2 miles. Used lots of Chapstick. Feet were fine, as was body, although torso was a bit cool towards the end of the ride.

Hands. Frozen. Gloves. Don't. Work. I got a pair of PI lobster gloves, but dropped one, and couldn't find it in the garage in time to leave. Switched to backup plan, but had to stop 1/2 way at a gas station to try and warm up my hands. 2nd half of the ride was better, but I've got to get better gloves, or switch to the trainer.

TJHOO

01-18-07, 07:27 PM

Today (actually, yesterday) I wore:

Sealskinz gloves, Pearl Izumi wind blocker gloves.

Conditions
24 F, Wind 10-15 mph (17 "Real Feel") . Rode 1 hour 30 minutes. (21 miles). 43 RT. Afternoon ride was uneventful.

Hands. Frozen. Gloves. Don't. Work. I got a pair of PI lobster gloves, but dropped one, and couldn't find it in the garage in time to leave. Switched to backup plan, but had to stop 1/2 way at a gas station to try and warm up my hands. 2nd half of the ride was better, but I've got to get better gloves, or switch to the trainer.

Try these: http://www.altrec.com/shop/detail/25848/
We live in close proximity. You must have been riding in the am; your temps lower than mine; see report above from 1/17; same day as your ride
Your feet were warm but hands cold. Perhaps I need to try second pair socks; just got in pair Sidi Mega's in 44's (wear 42-43 ususally). Can't wait to try; can fit 2nd pair socks

kokomo61

01-18-07, 07:41 PM

I left at 7:20 AM, as it got light enough to go to work. The afternoon ride was at 3:30, and it wasn't uncomfortable at all.

I hope I can find the PI glove. I don't know if I dropped it in the house, the garage, or if it fell behind something, etc. They're brand new, and I'm kind of torqued that I made a bone-headed move like that. Anyway, if I can't find it, I'll probably be at EMS/Hudson Trail/Dick's to get a pair of mitts this weekend.

The 2nd pair of socks is a good idea - I've got the Sealskinz, which are neoprene, and do a good job of holding heat in....but you definitely need a wicking inner (e.g. wool) layer.

I've got a pair of Answer Kashmir's on order, but they won't arrive until next week.

powerhouse

01-18-07, 07:52 PM

I didn't go out bicycling today so I can't answer the thread properly.

DataJunkie

01-19-07, 06:52 AM

cyccommute

01-19-07, 08:27 AM

Conditions: no wind thank goodness. 6-9F. 15 miles. Ride time 1 hr.

Feet: shimano spd shoes. Champion wool socks. Old wool skiing socks I have had for 15 years.
Legs: triflex tights, champion poly long john underwear, and sugoi blur shorts.
Torso: heavy weight champion poly long john top, my merino wool New Belgium cycling jersey, and the J&G cycling jacket.
Head and neck: seirus neck gaiter \ face mask, novara skull cap, and my helmet.

Feet were cold after 1 hr as usual. Everything else was nice and toasty... almost too toasty. The merino wool and heavy long john top may be a tad too much for me. Next time I will swap out the long john for a lighter version. That and 6F is the lower end of my no goggles tolerance. I may need to purchase a pair of clear goggles since I can not stand the safety goggles or my day tinted ski goggles (can't see a damn thing).

DataJunkie,

Try these (http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=29800&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=54&iSubCat=257&iProductID=29800) insoles. I used them yesterday for the first time and was very suprised by the result. I did add a layer of aluminum furnace tape to the inside of the shoe before I put the insole in it. I not sure it helps much but it does seal up the bottom of the shoe.

Also go to Performance now (if you don't have them already) and get a pair of their neoprene shoe covers. They make a huge difference too.

DataJunkie

01-19-07, 09:37 AM

I have the orange thermal insoles that I picked up at Walmart. Those look much better.
My other problem is that my shimano shoes are a bit narrow and cut off my circulation a bit, especially when I am standing in the light rail. I rock forward on the ball of my foot as the train stops and starts.
I have a set of PI booties that ruined the concept for me. I think I may give it another chance with performance's booties.
I was planning on hitting Home Depot this weekend for home items. The furnace tape may "accidentally" fall into my cart. :p

Thanks for the ideas.

I sure hope it warms up soon. I miss 15F....so much easier to ride in the 6F. I'm going to find old man winter and give him a peace of my mind. :p

caloso

01-19-07, 09:44 AM

Today I wore:

Head: skullcap, helmet

Torso: cotton t-shirt, rayon/silk sweater, hi-viz shell

Legs: poly/wool slacks

Hands: Swix XC ski gloves

Feet: poly/cotton dress socks, PI Vagabond shoes

Conditions: 32F/0C, calm, clear

Notes: I must be getting acclimated because today it was just about perfect.

cyccommute

01-19-07, 11:38 AM

TJHOO

01-21-07, 11:46 AM

25degF; snow started in last 5 miles
30 miles

Head: Helmet, thin helmet cover; ear warmers and thick balaclava

Torso: Thin Duofold polyester long sleeve base layer; Giordana 20yr old wool jacket that's wind protected in front, breathable in back

Legs: Performance Triflex bibs; pair thin Duofold undershorts

Feet: Smartwool socks x2 pair, chemical toe heaters inside under toes, Sidi Genius Mega's (1-2 size large), hand heaters outside shoe above toes and behind heel; 2 pairs toe covers, 1 pair med weight full booties over that

Hands: Pearl Izumi amfib lobster mitts; very thin liner glove

Result: Everything felt just about right. Nose a little chilly.

martianone

01-21-07, 04:34 PM

temp +5, very slight breeze (wind chill 0), bright sun, hardpack snow/ice road surface.
i wear pretty low tech clothes.
medium weight cotton longjohns for base layer, top and bottom.
middle layer was- nylon/cotton basketball shorts on bottom and wool vest on top.
outer layer- bottom was heavyweight cotton jersey pant and top was bright yellow
heavy hooded sweat shirt- extra long body and sleeves.
feet- two layers of socks; base cotton wicking, upper heavy wool.
shoes- LLBean snow sneakers with long johns overlapping socks inside the shoe and
elastic pant cuff pulled down over the sneakers and sort of stuck between the middle
and upper velcro fastener.
on top- a doo rag and ear covers with the hood up. a silk scarf around my neck and
brought up to cover most of my face all held in place by the hood.
eyewear- a pair of wrap around shooting glasses.
on hands a pair of heavy weight mittens.
i'm sure i looked pretty goofy- i don't care; i was comfortable, didn't get over heated or
cold and rode for about 45 min.

Bob Ross

01-22-07, 09:22 AM

Set my own personal best (or personal stupid, depending on your POV) for low temp riding this weekend: Sunday it was 23°F when we started out. I am now confident and will go on record as saying I am all set for legs and torso down to the coldest imaginable temps: a Sahalie/Early Winters polypro "Furnace Shirt" as baselayer, some generic long sleeve polyester jersey, and finally my 10-year-old Performance fleece jacket with the windproof panels on the front. And 10-year-old Performance Thermastat tights over whatever cycling shorts du jour. That's it, I could probably ride down below 0°F and my legs & torso would still be cozy in that combination...almost too cozy. (Anyone know of a current cycling tight made from Thermastat? This stuff is amazing...but Performance no longer makes these.)

The problem is, I still don't have an acceptable solution for fingers & toes. Bought some new Specialized Sub-Zero gloves. Didn't work, fingertips still numb. Tried combining the outer shell of the Sub-Zeroes over my old winter gloves (Performance neoprene w/ leather palm), nope, fingertips still numb. Guess I gotta go with mittens, or lobster mitts?

And I've got Wigwam Merino wool socks inside my MTB shoes with Gator neoprene booties...uh-uh, toes are numb. Tried 2 pairs of wool socks, that was *worse*! Maybe I should try neoprene toe warmers under the booties? I hate to resort to plastic bags around my socks, I'd like my feet to stay somewhat dry. And I'm kind of opposed to chemical or electrical warmers on principal. Are winter cycling shoes, like the Lake's or Sidi's appreciably warmer than regular cycling shoes?

kokomo61

01-24-07, 07:58 AM

Head: Sugoi skull cap, helmet

Torso: Lowe Alpine base layer, PI wool LS jersey, Gore wind jacket

Legs: Lowe Alpine base layer, Road Runner Sports mid-weight tights

Hands: PI lobster gloves

Feet: Wigwam Wool ski socks, Sealskinz, MTB shoes and Gator neoprene covers

Conditions: 32-34F - clear, some snow

Notes: It was a welcome change to have warm hands. The PI lobsters were great. Legs were fine, but core was too warm. I had to unzip halfway to get some cooler air in, which made things much better. Feet felt a little cool, but not uncomfortable. Hardest part was dealing with some of the surface ice...

I've got a pair of Answer Kashmir's on order - hopefully they'll arrive soon, so it doesn't take 15 minutes to get my shoes on....

squegeeboo

01-26-07, 06:54 AM

Head: Helmet, Baklava

Torso: T-shirt, thermal shirt, fleece jacket, waterproof wind jacket

Hands: Cotton glove liners, full finger bike gloves, socks with a thumb hole as makeshift mittens

Legs: 2 pairs of pajama pants, Water proof wind pants

Feet: Dress Socks, Cotton Socks, Shoes, Izuma Booties

Conditions: 9F(RealFeel -1F) 10MPH head wind, light snow, packed snow on 3/4 of the roads.

JohnBrooking

01-26-07, 07:52 AM

Temperature: 0F, -17 with wind chill (but I didn't really notice much wind), dry roads

Head: Headsock (http://www.headsokz.com/) (finally adjusted helmet strap longer so it didn't squeeze my nose too tightly)

Torso: Regular flourescent windbreaker over thermal undershirt over flannel shirt over t-shirt (probably a little much, sweated a little)

Hands: Glove liners with mittens and "Grabber" hand warmers (http://www.warmers.com/) from my neighborhood hardware store

Legs: Jeans only! (Briefs, of course, but no long johns or anything)

Feet: Thermal socks under cotten socks with boots (platform pedals)

My only minor problems were the poor lonely thumbs, but even they were not too bad.

vger285

01-26-07, 08:17 AM

(I'm kind of opposed to chemical or electrical warmers on principal)
Sometimes you have to set principal aside and go for a little common sense,chemical heat packs are great for winter riding,

JohnBrooking

01-26-07, 08:45 AM

(I'm kind of opposed to chemical or electrical warmers on principal)
Sometimes you have to set principal aside and go for a little common sense,chemical heat packs are great for winter riding,
Actually, I felt the same way, but these warmers claim to be "non-toxic, environmentally friendly". The ingredients are "iron, water, cellulose, vermiculite, activated carbon and salt". The only one I'm a little hesitant about is vermiculite, but I admit I don't know anything about it except hearing something bad about the mining process recently.

Additionally, the company donates to a bunch of non-profit and conservation groups, so that makes me feel better about it too.

Finally, as you say, a little common sense is order at 0*F. That is the primary reason I "broke down" and bought them today, for the first time ever. But no matter how non-toxic they may be, they are still disposable, which I don't care for. :(

I used to have a couple of homemade rice-filled fabric squares that I could stick in the microwave, that would provide a good 10 minutes of heat. Unfortunately, I lost one of them and haven't gotten around to making another yet! And I think that after a year of use, the other is losing its effectiveness, so maybe it's just time to just make a whole new set.

mattface

01-26-07, 12:59 PM

Wool jeep cap
Wool scarf
Dickies blanket lined jacket, flanel shirt, union suit, jeans
wool socks and hiking boots
German Luftwaffe gloves
-7º F (-22º C) Yesterday was -11º thankfully my commute is short, and I stop to pickup coffee halfway.

wogamax

01-26-07, 01:26 PM

Mountain Hdwr Balaclava
Neoprene face mask
Skull cap + Helmet
Goggles
Plypro gloves under Swix Windstoper lobsters
Beyond Fleece Cold Fusion, WB-400 jacket over 2 Performance Century Jerseys, over EMS Techwick T
Thermal plypro johns,
Btwin bib tights
Neoprene booties over heavy wool sock over Sidi Genius over wool sock
-1F, windy, out for 1.3 hours, ~20 miles, feet got irreversably cold only in the last 15 minutes (not bad for road shoes!).
Boston area

Bob Ross

01-29-07, 07:32 AM

Still need a better solution than that Canari windvest; it doesn't breath fer sh!t, so my torso was steaming, sweaty, & overheated...but if I took it off, the wool jersey & polypro base layer weren't quite enough warmth. Thinking I should get one of those windvests that's just a big mesh back.

Well, I had an epiphany this weekend...or, perhaps more accurately, I came to my senses after a prolonged stupidity episode.

Friday it was 9°F. No, I did *not* go riding! But then Saturday it was 35°, so not only did I run out happily to cycle, but I foolishly thought it would be balmy...since, at least compared to the previous day, it was.

But 35° is still 35°. Like an idiot, all I wore was a longsleeve polypro base layer, a lightweight longsleeve polyester jersey, and a longsleeve Ibex Ampara Merino wool jersey. 15 miles into my ride, I am one unhappy camper. It's not too bad when I'm stopped; it's the wind when I'm riding that's just cutting straight through to my core.

Mercifully there's a wonderful bike shop at the 20 mile point, where I just happened to have a store credit. Shivering & bordering on hypothermia, I run in and start looking at all the full winter jackets. But then I realize a winter jacket will be overkill for the ride home, as I still have 3 layers on. Plus I have a nice winter jacket at home, I just forgot to wear it!

Remembering that I'd been thinking about a one of those windvests that's just a big mesh back, I decide to take a chance on a Sugoi they're selling for $50. Front is extremely thin, lightweight wind-blocking material. Back is nothin' but net. (Plus two rear pockets and a generous smattering of ScotchBrite reflective material.) Even if it doesn't save my life on the ride home, I figure it'll get some use in the Spring (should I survive).

Within minutes I realize this is the smartest decision I've ever made regarding my winter wardrobe. It does EXACTLY what I need it to do: keeps my core warm. I don't find myself wishing I had any additional coverage, I don't find myself *too* warm or *too* steamy like I do with my old Canari windvest, plus it fits better so it's more aero than the Canari. I went out Sunday in 38° wearing the exact same outfit and I was so comfortable it was almost laughable. Lesson learned.

vrkelley

01-29-07, 01:12 PM

29F Frosty, ice patches. Clear skies

HEAD: Alpaca homemade cap, baclava neck wrap, clear plastic/fleece wind blocker (bocks vents in helmet)
TORSO: ShowersPass rain jacket, Marmot softshell, Eddie Bauer wool zip, thin wool camisole
LEGS: ShowersPass rain pant, PI Therma Fleece, Thin Wool tights (with feet)
FEET: Cashmere sock and Garnae winter racing boot
HANDS: Kombie ski mittens

Distance 9.7mi one way
Comments Cold legs, low cadence due to binding at leg. Should have worn the Schoeller WB400 ski pants instead. Should have worn seal-skin socks instead of the cashmere

TJHOO

01-31-07, 02:47 PM

30-32degF; wind chill 22-27
32 miles non stop

Head: ear warmers and thick balaclava; Helmet, thin helmet cover;

Torso: Thin Duofold polyester long sleeve base layer which has full turtleneck; Trek med thickness jersey wind protected in chest only

Legs: pair thin Duofold undershorts; Med thickness Pearl tights;

Feet: Smartwool socks x2 pair, chemical toe heaters inside under toes, Sidi Genius Mega's (2 sizes large), hand heaters outside shoe above toes and under heel; 2 pairs toe covers, 1 pair med weight full booties over that

Hands: Outdoor Research mitts

Result: Everything felt just about right. Upper body a little sweaty. Hands were actually too warm; got sweaty; however I guess the mitts breathed enough to keep the sweat from freezing b/c hands stayed very warm! Feet a little cool toward end of ride.

Portis

01-31-07, 03:05 PM

Well actually it was yesterday:

Today I wore:

Head:

Helmet, 2 Ear bands, 2 Lightweight Balaclavas

Torso

Performance Winter Cycling Jersey, Lightweight unlined vest, Performance Gore Tex Cycling jacket.

Legs

Nashbar Epic Cycling shorts, Foxwear Powershield tights, LIghtwieght tights.

Feet.

Defeet midweight Merino Wool socks, Heavy pair of wool socks from Walmart.
Lake MXZ 300 Shoes, with a pair of oversocks over the top. (from foxwear)

Hands

LIghtweight fleece gloves from Target, Windbloc Flip Mitts from Glacier Glove

Conditions

13 F,

Note: Feet stayed pretty warm, but starting to chill after hour and 15 minutes or so. Everything else was good.

vrkelley

01-31-07, 09:38 PM

24F Frosty, ice patches. Clear skies

HEAD: Alpaca homemade cap, baclava neck wrap, clear plastic/fleece wind blocker (bocks vents in helmet)
TORSO: ShowersPass rain jacket, Marmot softshell, Eddie Bauer wool zip, thin wool camisole
LEGS: ShowersPass rain pant, PI Therma Fleece, Thin Wool tights (with feet)
FEET: Cashmere sock and Seal skin liner Garnae winter racing boot
HANDS: Kombie ski mittens

Distance 9.7mi one way
Comments Legs cold to the touch but tights were damp with sweat. Cold left foot. Maybe from the extra wind on that side as cars are passing

Bob Ross

02-01-07, 06:43 AM

Feet: Smartwool socks x2 pair, chemical toe heaters inside under toes, Sidi Genius Mega's (2 sizes large), hand heaters outside shoe above toes and under heel; 2 pairs toe covers, 1 pair med weight full booties over that

(snip)

Feet a little cool toward end of ride.

!?!?!?!?!?!

TreeUnit

02-02-07, 06:14 PM

The other day: 2F, very little snow

Head- Balaclava, Plexiglas Work goggles from Lowes, Helmet
Torso - 100% Cotton T-Shirt, 100% Cotton Button Down, Mostly Cotton Sweater, Nylon Jacket
Hands- Glove Liners of unknown material, and Wool Gloves
Legs- Blue Jeans
Feets- Cheap Non-speical socks, Adidas Tuscany Shoes

chephy

02-05-07, 01:49 PM

CONDITIONS: 1 F (-22 F with windchill). Some of that tiny stinging snow. Strong wind with gusts up to 35 mph.

HEAD: MEC Polartec 200c peruvian hat, Louis Garneau Oro Course helmet (has small vents which is good in this kind of weather)

TORSO: some generic polyester turtleneck as a base layer, Etxeondo jersey, wool sweater, RipZone Core jacket

LEGS: thin long johns and cheapo skiing pants

FEET: thin merino wool cycling socks, thick army socks, army boots

HANDS: MEC lobster mitts

Felt mostly good, maybe slightly overdressed the torso. :D Toes froze. :( Face and eyes need some sort of protection...

zippered

02-05-07, 04:01 PM

(thanks to whoever wrote the "format")

Today I wore:

Head:

helmet, cool-max balaclava, fleece cycling cap, clear safety glasses, fleece neck bandana

Torso

long sleeve shirt, fleece zip-up sweater, fleece-lined cycling jacket

Legs

leotards and corduroy pants! (hey, i had to go to "work" :o )

Feet.

cadet wool socks (hand-me-down!), Lake MXZ 300 shoes

Hands

mec lobster gloves

Conditions

-14 celcius (about -27 with the windchill), wind west 39kms/h gusting to 55 going... -10 return (about -20 wind chill), wind west 30kms/h gusting to 39 (through fresh snowfall, in rush hour traffic, on slicks)...

got home in one piece, with only the tip of my right thumb a little numb. i can't really complain though, because it's such a short distance that i have to go! (rhyme not intended?)

RomSpaceKnight

02-09-07, 04:30 PM

sk8er helmet, bolle goggles, fleece ear warmers, neporene mask, LG jacket, long sleeved jersey, helly hanson long sleeved t, short sleeved jersey, longjohns, columbia snowboard pants, work socks, shiman MTB shoes, sugoi booties, one size fits all stretchy gloves, columbia snowboarder gloves

tittyj

02-09-07, 07:42 PM

hello all-

Chicago- big surprise... cold and windy.

commute- 10 miles each way.

weather- 8 degrees, feels like -4, wind in my face at 15mph.(amazing going and coming)

i wore-
head- pearl balaclava with pearl training hat and my eclipse helmet.

body- cannondale base layer, gore jersey, gore windproof/waterproof "tool" jacket.

legs- sugoi rs flex shorts, sugoi leg warmers, with old 70's short stretch jeans.

hands- pearl lobster gloves.

feet- cycling socks with specialized wool trainer socks over.

shoes- specialized sport mountain shoes with pearl toe warmers.

bike- rode my steel centurion with record/chorus.

over all i was not effected by the weather, my hands were too warm and my toes got cold at the end of my ride.

just another cold day.

my 2 cents.

thanks

Telix

02-12-07, 02:55 PM

Champaign, IL - Temp ~27F. Minimal wind. 1.5 mile commute to class.

Base layer: Champion polyester short-sleeve shirt
Mid layer: Rapha merino wool Fixed. jersey
Outer layer: Gore Tool jacket
Gloves: Thinsulate (waiting on my Pearl Izumi inferno's)
Legs: Jeans
Socks: Thick smart-wool-esque
Shoes: Leather Chuck Taylors
Head: Helmet

I wish I had worn my balaclava as my face and ears ended up pretty cold. I don't know what I was thinking. My thinsulate gloves still suck in terms of windproofing, but the PI's should be here soon. The gore + jersey are perfect for these temperatures, though.

tallerik

02-13-07, 08:39 AM

The following has worked extremely well for me for the past couple years of winter cycling in Boston.
Of course, I need the heat generated from cycling to stay warm and I could not walk more than a block with this set-up on a cold day in Boston.
But the trick for me is getting rid of the heat rather than sweating to death. ;)
I use this setup from mid december to mid march.
I ride fixed/track, so I will stay a bit warmer than the average free-wheel cyclist.
But, this set-up has been rock solid for me.

Location-boston, Todays temp 3 degrees, dist. 15 miles. to work and 15 miles back to home.

Torso/Arms: Craft pro zero base layer, salsa wool long sleeve jersey, loki jacket. (Really works well for staying dry and staying warm. Without the craft product I would be far to sweaty)
Head: cinelli cycling cap with carhartt stocking cap. (yeah, should wear a helmet, I know)
Legs: Cannondale fleece lined full length spandex under levi pants. (pants with an underlayer will last all winter)
Hands: Caraft Siberian gloves. Normally love craft products, but size xl is a bit small so my tips of the finger get colder thant they should.
Feet: Defeet wool socks and sidi dominator II. (Toes stay warm so long as I am not standing still to long)

Ernesto Schwein

02-24-07, 02:37 PM

-42F; no wind
6.5 miles

Head: Thick pile balaclava, LG power cap; Helmet, LG helmet cover, Bolle goggles

Torso: Patagonia expedition weight capilene, REI shelled fleece vest, Canari boulder pile jersey, Arcteryx sidewinder jacket.

Legs: Patagonia expedition weight capilene, Addidas arctic bib tights

Feet: Generic heavy polypropylene socks, Lake MZ300 boots, Gator neoprene over booties

Hands: Generic polypro glove liners, Nashbar lobster claw mittens

Observation: Feet and legs were great, torso was fine, fingers were getting a little tingly, impossible to keep the face warm at this temp and you really have to watch your speed with any exposed skin the alternative is covering the mouth and totally icing up the goggles and building a massive snot-cicle below the nose. All-in-all silly weather, people that say they enjoy this sort of thing have brain damage.

caloso

02-24-07, 02:49 PM

Today I wore:

Head:

helmet, cycling cap

Torso and arms

poly baselayer, shortsleeve jersey, armwarmers

Legs

bibs and kneewarmers

Feet.

smarwool socks, sidi genius, and kucharik neoprene toewarmers

Hands

poly glove liners under generic fingerless gloves

Conditions

48F, overcast and windy

A bit chilly to start but once I warmed up it was just about perfect. Armwarmers and kneewarmers are the perfect spring accessories. [/QUOTE]

Bob Ross

03-07-07, 10:35 AM

Today I wore

...a hole in the carpet, pacing back & forth waiting for this damn snow to stop!

Snow_canuck

03-15-07, 11:21 PM

Today I wore:

Head:

balaclava, with a toque over that

Torso:

t-shirt,flece sweater, light flece jacket and my $180 bike shop jacket over top of it all.

Legs:

Jeans with long undies!!!

Feet.:

Blundstone #500, basic socks. I need better socks and riding winter shoes.

Hands:

decent gloves

Conditions:

-16c(3f), (-21c with the windchill), with continental country ride tires, 700*37

OK, only had to go 10km. Toes were starting to feel cold, rest of me was just toasty.

midschool22

03-18-07, 01:36 AM

Conditions:
37F with 10 mph winds

Duration:
1 hour

Head
Old Colorado Avalanche stocking cap (helmet on order)

Torso
Hook Ups t-shirt
Nike short sleeve jersey
Nike thermal arm warmers
Dickies thermal hoodie
Light windbreaker

Hands
Nike team fingerless gloves
Wal-Mart wool gloves

Lower half
Nike Race shorts
Nike thermal tights
Sweatpants

Feet
Champion socks
Trek neoprene booties

At first I thought that it might not be enough. After a bit, I was nice and toasty. The only thing I would change would be to add thicker socks (even with the booties) and a balaclava.

Portis

10-11-07, 06:20 PM

I guess I will take the honor of posting the first thread of the season.

Today I wore:

Head:

Ear band/Helmet

Torso

Performance Winter Cycling Jersey, Lightweight unlined vest,

Legs

PI Ultra Sensor Cycling shorts, Leg Warmers

Feet.

Defeet midweight Merino Wool socks, Shimaon Cycling shoes

Hands

Trek light-midweight gloves.

Conditions

45 F, NE wind 5-10 mph. Started out in the dark. After sunrise sky was clear. Rode 2 hr. 3 minutes. (32 miles)

Notes:
None

daredevil

10-11-07, 06:31 PM

We rode in similar conditions today. I love the 40's. Then again, I love the 90's too!

But Portis, this ain't winter yet! Please don't try to hasten its arrival.

Portis

10-12-07, 07:21 AM

We rode in similar conditions today. I love the 40's. Then again, I love the 90's too!

But Portis, this ain't winter yet! Please don't try to hasten its arrival.

No it's not winter, but the thread addresses winter (cold) specific clothing needed for said conditions. It has to be in the uppder to mid 40's before i really wear anything different than summer.

daredevil

10-12-07, 12:57 PM

No it's not winter, but the thread addresses winter (cold) specific clothing needed for said conditions. It has to be in the uppder to mid 40's before i really wear anything different than summer.

I understand. Just giving you a hard time.

This morning was low 40's for me. When I got some speed up I was feeling some sting on the face for the first time this season. Otherwise I had a smartwool beanie under the helmet, some long finger gloves, a long sleeve jersey and a fleece jacket. Nothing special on the feet. Very comfortable.

We're supposed to be at 30 for a low around here right now.

btw, I started reading this thread at the top of the last page and was astounded folks in Chicago and Seattle were below freezing. When I saw someone say they were in single digits, the moron here figured it out. It was last winter! :o

WhiteRabbit

10-16-07, 01:33 PM

Conditions - 38F, clear and calm, sun just peaking up over the mountains as I started

Head:

Fleece balaclava, helmet

Torso

Longsleeve REI merino shirt, poly jersey

Legs

cycling shorts, REI commuter rain pants

Feet.

Champion cycling socks, lightweight merino hiking socks, mesh shoes

Hands

3 season full fingered gloves

Notes:
This was the first ride I have done with the balaclava, and also the first ride <45F that my lungs haven't been in pain afterwards. My hands were cold, so I will wear my actaul winter gloves tomorrow.