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Prosody
10-29-02, 03:36 PM
Gee, I'm a junior member already and I haven't even introduced myself (I can't remember the last time I was referred to as a junior anything). I'm in St. Louis County, MO, and just got in from a 45 degree F ride. That's cold enough for me.

Spire
10-29-02, 04:39 PM
Welcome to the forums! The trick, it seems to me, is to gradually reduce the temperature. What part of your body was cold on the last 45F ride, if nothing, then try a 42F ride, if something was cold then increase clothing in that area and try a 42F ride, repeat until you are satified that you are a hardened cyclist. My current coldest ride is about 4C (41F) and I wasn't really cold. So i'm going to try for something colder.
RonH
10-30-02, 07:53 AM
Welcome to BikeForums. :beer:

I will ride if the temperature is above 40. I may try a few colder rides this year. Just dress in layers.

If your hands are getting cold (that's my problem) try better gloves.
I have two pairs to try this season; a pair of insulated (thick) ski gloves and a pair of Pearl Izumi Cold Front gloves.

Prosody
10-30-02, 08:43 PM
Actually, 45 F isn't too bad. I'm debating whether I want to spend the money for stuff to keep me warm in colder weather. I have a hunch this winter in Missouri will be tougher than the past few we've had.
webist
10-31-02, 01:48 PM
Most of my discomfort from colder weather riding is (actually was) in my hands, especially the fingers. I've lost quite a bit of weight over the last year, and am generally more sensitive to cooler temperatures.

I just got a pair of thicker gloves which fully cover my fingers. Seems they work. I do keep my regular biking gloves in a jersey pocket though. Once the temps start to come up, and they do virtually every day here in southern AZ, the heavier ones get hot in a hurry.