Winter Cycling - Post a picture of yourself in winter outfit

Want to see how you guys prepare for the winter riding. Feel free to post a pic of how/what you wear when you go outside and ride. :thumb:

me:
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That's the one I post all the time, arriving at work one Saturday morning in March '08. Pretty warm that day, around -3°C I think.

Since then, I found nicer, windproof tights, and I use a cycling-specific jacket. That one is visible all right, but the flapping in the breeze over around 15 mph drove me nuts.

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Dec 08, the Santa Hat Ride. Yes, those Santa hats fit over helmets. We throw money into a paper bag and drop it off at a children's shelter. This year's Santa Hat Ride was tonight. I missed it due to work.

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The avatar shot from Feb 08 I think. It was about -5°C that day, roads were clear and dry and I was tired of wearing hi-viz and riding the studs. Took the roadie out for a spin. That's from a hilltop at the highest point in the city, downtown looming in the background. Oh, and that's my BikeForums.Net Great Lakes Forum Jersey.

Does anyone wear shorts (cycling shorts, not baggy) over their tights actually? Something like this...............

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moi...
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Does anyone wear shorts (cycling shorts, not baggy) over their tights actually? Something like this...

Uh, no. Doesn't that just duct cold air right up to the boys?

Oh, wait. Not baggy? Still no. The chamois goes next to the skin. I wear unpadded tights. Saves on laundering them which helps the water-resistance last longer between applications.

I saw a photo recently of one of the Pro Tour guys wearing his shorts on the outside over tights. I guess they don't have to worry about laundry, and they have to keep all the sponsor's logos showing in order to get the check every month. Still, the thought of the chamois being a layer or two away, or possibly even worse, two of them, just makes me queasy.

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Ok, so I only it wore it once. But my Pearl Izumi Amfib bibs remind me a lot of a wet suit and the Performance booties remind me of, well... booties.

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We have six inches of snow now.

I need to start a new thread... What kind of reaction do you get when you walk into a bank? :)

I need to start a new thread... What kind of reaction do you get when you walk into a bank? :)

Seriously?

I take off my helmet and remove my sunglasses (if wearing them) outside, and push my bala back and down into the neck gaiter position. Never a problem.

Normal winter kit for me when the temps are below 20 degs. I am wearing a pair of winter cycling shoes but with colder temps it's not enough for me so I have to wear some shoe covers too.


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Seriously?

I take off my helmet and remove my sunglasses (if wearing them) outside, and push my bala back and down into the neck gaiter position. Never a problem.

Yes...of course... and I'd probably take off a sweater or two if the line was very long.

Yes...of course... and I'd probably take off a sweater or two if the line was very long.

Hmmm... Doing a strip-tease for the bank cameras makes me wonder about you... :eek:

Hmmm... Doing a strip-tease for the bank cameras makes me wonder about you... :eek:

Which bank you go to, it's gonna be fun.

Btw just had my first winter ride today in this season. -7 degree celcius, not too bad.

Normal winter kit for me when the temps are below 20 degs. I am wearing a pair of winter cycling shoes but with colder temps it's not enough for me so I have to wear some shoe covers too.


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Nice winter outfit there

Showers Pass jacket with Sporthill jacket underneath, Sporthill XC pants, LL Bean Snow Sneakers w/toe warmers and gaitors from Outdoor Research. Mittens and goggles. Riding on Nokian 294's. 18 degrees. Warm as toast. The balaclava is a lightweight Wickers from Sierra Trading Post for $7.

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Amazing.. I would do all in my power to not even drive a car in some of the road conditions shown above..

Not so cold here in Nor-Cal, probably high 30 to mid 40 when I was taking off for this ride.

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I am only replying to this thread so I can post a picture at another time

Hmmm... Doing a strip-tease for the bank cameras makes me wonder about you... :eek:

Nothing worse than coming indoors after riding hard and suddenly start feeling... warm. Who cares if a few tellers start rolling their eyes?:innocent:

Sorry I do not have a full view of my winter weather riding gear but I will list what goes on when the temperature goes down.

Base layer:
Louis Garneau Chamois Shorts.
Louis Garneau long-sleve tech fleece top.
Two pair Smart Wool Socks.
Hi-Tech runners top.
Louis Garneau Winter Tights.
Merino Wool Glove Liners.

Outer Wear:
Seirra Designs Cycling Gortex Jacket.
Campagnolo TG Thermal Balaclava.
Sidi Diablo GTX Gortex Cycling Shoes.
Louis Garneau Lobster Gloves.
Helmet.

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Didn't know about the icicles until I got home. Was a decent blizzard and my eyelashes were freezing shut from the outside in.

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Didn't know about the icicles until I got home. Was a decent blizzard and my eyelashes were freezing shut from the outside in.

How cold? I would die with an outfit like that above 0F. I have a pair of Nashbar winter gloves that look like yours. No matter how cold it is outside, they always get soaking wet after a ride... rendering them useless for a return commute, for example.

[Truth in advertising:] my photo above (#5) features a mask that I tend to wear more as a scarf than a mask. On the coldest days, I am constantly pulling it up and down. It does tend to overheat me.

How cold? I would die with an outfit like that above 0F.
I don't remember, it was a year ago. Must have been warm if it was snowing, usually doesn't snow here below 15F. The wind did plenty to keep me chilled though.

Keep in mind that other than a light windbreaker and ski mittens, that's all wool and doesn't really hold sweat in.

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Note the rear-view mirror!

I rarely wear more than two layers. Almost never in fact. A good set of poly fleece pants and a wicking shirt topped by an uninsulated rain jacket is sufficient down to 0 f. Below zero I switch to a warmer jacket and thicker pants, but I still generate enough body heat to stay toasty. My eyeball did freeze shut one time, otherwise I haven't been injured by the cold. I'm built like a marine mammal. I love the cold!

Ooh sounds like fun. I had a co-worker take a pic before leaving yesterday for this thread :)

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The "breakdown":

My Ride:
-Specialized FSR XC Pro
-Schwalbe ice piker tires

Feet:
-Compression socks
-Specialized MTB Comp shoes
-Specialized neoprene covers

Bottom:
-Sugoi winter tight
-Specialized Therminal bib tight
-Sugoi RS shorts (the chamois does wonders for insulation as much as comfort)

Core:
-Nike dry fit
-Basic underlayer
-Sugoi long sleeve shirt
-Sugoi mid-zero long sleeve hoodie
-Sugoi sub-zero RS winter jacket
On anything colder than -25C, I wear my regular Columbia Titanium jacket on top of that

Head:
-Demon style neoprene face mask
-Sugoi mid-zero hoodie
-Bell fullface helmet
-Smith Optics goggles

Imperial stormtroopers?! On Hoth?

Does that full face mask obscure your side vision?

I like those ankle reflectors!

I like those ankle reflectors!

Heh, another reason why I love Specialized. Those are simply the velcros for my neoprene covers... 2 in 1 :)

This is my gear for after the snow's done fallen and before it starts to melt. I don plastic pants for the before and after. Snowboard gloves if it drops below 25 f

Guess I'll list the gear for the fashionistas:

UGA stocking cap
Ancient Giro lid
Helly Hansen jacket
Turf King Thermal Grip gloves
Levi's jeans
Sears Union Suit
Boots from Target
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Meh
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Who loves ya, baby?
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Conditions: 15F, light snow, 15mph winds

Head: balaclava, fleece cap, motorcycle glasses w/anti-fog transition lenses

Torso: long-sleeve poly base, merino wool sweater, J&G wind jacket, snowboarding gloves

Legs: poly/wool blend long johns, Novara Headwind pants

Feet: Wool socks, Diadora mid-top MTB shoes, PI booties

here's me...well at least the neck up...i'll get a better pic next time i go up.

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Head:
- Pearl Izumi Transfer skull cap
- Giro skullsaver
- Louis Garneau helmet cover

Upper:
- Nike compression long-sleeve base shirt
- Pearl Izumi long-sleeve jersey
- on this day, some random non-windprood jacket I have

Lower:
- Cannondale shorts
- Pearl Izumi Amfib thermal tights

Feet:
- Defeet Woolie socks
- my shoes which I can't remember the make
- Louis Garneau wind/waterproof shoe covers

Hands:
- Fuji gloves

I was plenty warm enough, except my face (breathing in cold air = ouch) and my core...I'm buying a windproof vest, and I have a thermal jersey on the way, so should be better.

131140131141 Thermals,sweater,rain suit, Testing oakleys and ll bean kick off boots.

I was plenty warm enough, except my face (breathing in cold air = ouch) and my core...I'm buying a windproof vest, and I have a thermal jersey on the way, so should be better.Try a heat exchanger mask. You can breathe much easier than through a wool scarf. I have a Psolar model.

yeah gonna pick one of those up. need to wait till my thermal jersey and wind vest get here though.

Coming home tonight after first ride of 2010

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First winter riding and I have little cycling-specific gear. I have a skullcap under my helmet, safety glasses, a Columbia jacket with pitzips, denim jeans, and Xmart gloves & boots. My next purchase I hope to be some padded shorts that I can wear under my clothes (you gotta start somewhere). Gotta love the reflective piping on my pannier.

Does wearing a beard help?




Gas, .69 cents the cost of a can of beans

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But...but...that....that's a Marinoni in the back ground!

YOU CAN'T DO THAT! THAT'S EVIL!

Imagine the road salt on that frame! That's worse than....boiling young children alive and harvesting their souls!

You are a very bad man...very bad man! <shakes fist>

...sob....whimper......

After a bit of climbing, we're about to leave the pavement for some singletrack. I'm wearing gray.

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Here's a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1mKI3hDbOM) of our New years ride. (be sure to click the HD option)

Yak, are you guys running studded tires there?

I get the crappy picture award:
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I get the crappy picture award:
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You've got my vote.

Head:
- Pearl Izumi Transfer skull cap
- Giro skullsaver
- Louis Garneau helmet cover

Upper:
- Nike compression long-sleeve base shirt
- Pearl Izumi long-sleeve jersey
- on this day, some random non-windprood jacket I have

Lower:
- Cannondale shorts
- Pearl Izumi Amfib thermal tights

Feet:
- Defeet Woolie socks
- my shoes which I can't remember the make
- Louis Garneau wind/waterproof shoe covers

Hands:
- Fuji gloves

I was plenty warm enough, except my face (breathing in cold air = ouch) and my core...I'm buying a windproof vest, and I have a thermal jersey on the way, so should be better.

This list seems a bit light unless you are travelling only a mile or so. For the upper section, I'd recommend a base shirt (like you list...), good wool sweater and a windbreaker jacket or some sort. If it gets colder than 20F, maybe another sweater.

But, as soon as I say this, 10 posters will come to your rescue claiming I am over-dressing. :)

This list seems a bit light unless you are travelling only a mile or so. For the upper section, I'd recommend a base shirt (like you list...), good wool sweater and a windbreaker jacket or some sort. If it gets colder than 20F, maybe another sweater.

But, as soon as I say this, 10 posters will come to your rescue claiming I am over-dressing. :)

Not you...but as a rule, I'm good with cute gals under dressing. :D

haha! don't let my bf hear that!

notice i mentioned *on this day*

I hadn't gotten my thermal jersey in yet, nor my windvest...i only went a couple miles before i couldn't breathe from the cold.

Since then I've bought a facemask, a wind vest is on it's way, and I have a thermal jersey and another pair of thermal tights, this time padded.

Don't have time to ride the next couple days, but maybe friday if i'm lucky.

Yak, are you guys running studded tires there?

I was the only one with spikes on that day, and there was about 3 " of fresh over bare ground. We're mainly off-road riders in the winter, so unless there's a thaw/refreeze, you can get by without them.

Got sick of the grind at the 'athletic club' for winter exercise. I've been on my FS mountain bike in the snow and it's fun but the suspension seems to make for a lot of extra effort. I can ride Fri-Sat-Sun on the Pugsley, do some weights and jacuzzi on Mon and Wed.

Not you...but as a rule, I'm good with cute gals under dressing. :D

Based on that second photo of you above, I'd recommend a full-face balaclava...:lol:

Since then I've bought a facemask, a wind vest is on it's way, and I have a thermal jersey and another pair of thermal tights, this time padded.

Don't rule out throwing on a pair of baggy wind pants. Nice to have when there's a good breeze... although it does look awful.

I needed two months to get enough light on the ride home for this shot, and it's still blurry.

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Sketching the icy section on the road slicks.