Winter Cycling - if it's 37 degrees, sunny with little wind

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rumrunn6

01-30-09, 11:27 AM

If it's 37 degrees, sunny with little wind what should I wear? The last time I went riding it was a nice warm fall day. Can I bike in jeans? Would a wool cap and eye protection be enough or do I need to cover my face?

I think I can figure out my upper body options, plus that's easy to layer.

Doohickie

01-30-09, 11:52 AM

Suggestions from my beginning commuting blog (http://beginningcyclecommute.blogspot.com/search/label/clothing).

Can I bike in jeans? Yes. I did this morning.

Would a wool cap and eye protection be enough or do I need to cover my face? A wool cap may or may not be required at 37 degrees... if you you have a helmet and the wind is calm, you may be okay without it. If no helmet, wear a cap for sure. If you have a headband to keep your ears warm, that may be all you need. If you have a balaclava, you could wear that too.

rumrunn6

01-30-09, 11:54 AM

Thanks!

tdreyer1

01-30-09, 04:15 PM

I (commute) bike in jeans down to 0F. After that I have to add a layer. At 37F, I usually just wear something over my ears, and my normal helmet. I find that my balaclava is nice for the first couple of minutes until I get warmed up, but YMMV.

Lebowski

01-30-09, 04:22 PM

tshirt

CastIron

01-31-09, 08:48 AM

T-shirt, hell! The way this winter has been I call Speedo.

cyclezealot

01-31-09, 08:52 AM

Depends on your body's abilitty to cope with the cold.. Short rides jeans are ok, if don't mind the lack of mobility. 37 is cold on descents.. For me, it would be tights with chamois, because I do distance. And a good base layer, because I like to ride without the bulk of a heavy winter jacket.

Dangerous Dave

01-31-09, 02:37 PM

Jeans may be uncomfortable for a longish ride, and you may want some alternative trousers. In those conditions, I could go either way on long trousers/ shorts, but would definitely wear a sweatshirt and some gloves, to keep a layer of warm air around my top half. Your hands are doing very little, so cover them up, or they'll hurt.