Cold weather riding [Archive]

cs1

11-17-05, 01:42 PM

As I look out the window at our wonderful North OH snow falling today, I realized that I might need some new cold weather gear. What do all of you daring snow riders wear this time of year. CA riders need not reply.:(

Tim

Machka

11-17-05, 02:24 PM

Check the winter forum. We're all talking about what to wear over there. :)

Extort

11-17-05, 06:24 PM

I know that we need not reply, but I cannot resist...

short sleeves (versus no sleeves), arm warmers (if it is earlier than 8:00 AM), and maybe a light water resistant vest, but only during the month of February.

pedex

11-17-05, 08:10 PM

columbus here, today it was long underwear top and bottom, jeans, a sweatshirt, hat, gloves, wool socks........i was plenty warm and comfortable, did about 60 miles,
temp was 20's till afternoon, light snow, and windy

CBBaron

11-18-05, 07:14 AM

I'm also from Cleveland. Today I wore a Lands End soft shell jacket over a Coolmax long sleeve T, Performance Triflex tights, a wool cap, water proof socks (for wind protection) over wool socks and MTB shoes and WindPro gloves. My feet were a little cold for the commute but otherwise comfy. I probably should wear my booties for more foot warmth.
I tend to be warmer than most and I ride pretty hard so you may want an extra layer.
The jacket I used is available from Lands End Overstocks for $15 which is a great deal. Its not as breathable as some of the better jackets but at 1/10 the price it well worth it.
http://landsend.com/cd/ov/prod/0,,2_17273_17278_30845_124840_103287_9:view=59,00.html?sid=8335112922303172640&CM_MERCH=SRCH

Craig