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How many pieces of clothing did you wear on your commute today?
01-29-16, 03:13 PM
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Warm day in the 70s, so:
Shoes, no socks.
Helmet.
My new Bontrager RXL Thermal gloves. My hands get cold if the temp is below 80.
Shoes, no socks.
Helmet.
My new Bontrager RXL Thermal gloves. My hands get cold if the temp is below 80.
01-29-16, 04:57 PM
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01-29-16, 08:27 PM
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No socks because otherwise my feet get wicked sweaty.
Edit: Wait wait wait do my glasses and helmet count? That's silly! Would we count my contacts if I wore those instead?
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01-30-16, 05:25 AM
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How many pieces of clothing did you wear on your commute today?
On my 14 mile one-way commute starting at 16⁰ F on 1/27/16 (items in order from inside to outside):
OOOPs! I pushed the wrong count (over 30 instead of 27-30)
. On the list above, I provided links with pictures to the unusual items.
One of my favorite threads on Winter Cycling asked the question. ”When does Hardcore become Stupid?”
@scoatw has called it "gear and gumption." 
- Two pairs of socks, shoes and shoe covers, illuminated ankle bands (×10)
- Mid- and heavy-weight tights, and cycling shorts (×3)
- Undershirt, long-sleeved Jersey, chest mounted I-phone case, heavy fleece, windproof jacket, (x5)
- Wrist gaiters and windproof ski gloves (x4)
- Cap for suspending goggles, balaclava, woolen cap, eyeglasses, goggles, helmet (x6). I didn’t count my left and right goggle-mounted rearview eyeglass mirrors.
OOOPs! I pushed the wrong count (over 30 instead of 27-30)
. On the list above, I provided links with pictures to the unusual items.One of my favorite threads on Winter Cycling asked the question. ”When does Hardcore become Stupid?”
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01-30-16, 08:30 AM
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Since the items mentioned are actual articles that one puts on I decided to include them in the count.
Yes, if you are concerned about having a low piece count, you should switch to contacts.
01-30-16, 08:41 AM
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The fair weather "5 or Less" riders don't know what they're missing!... or maybe they do and are quite happy about it?
01-30-16, 10:17 AM
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Normally worn every day,
Shirt
Pants
Socks
Boots, shoes, SPD shoes*
Helmet*
Gloves
Cycling jacket* if raining or cool
If its raining add rain pants*.
If its cold add a fleece vest, and maybe a cap.
I always wear prescription glasses.
*cycling specific
Shirt
Pants
Socks
Boots, shoes, SPD shoes*
Helmet*
Gloves
Cycling jacket* if raining or cool
If its raining add rain pants*.
If its cold add a fleece vest, and maybe a cap.
I always wear prescription glasses.
*cycling specific
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01-31-16, 10:15 AM
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At 30f/-1c. On top I had a t-shirt, cotton(gasp!) work shirt, long sleeve jersey, mid-layer jacket, and outer shell(J&G rain jacket). The head, I had mid weight balaclava and helmet cover. The bottom was, underwear, workpants, sport hill infuzion pants, socks/sandals w/shoe covers. They were calling for aftn temps in the 50's so I wore the sandals. In colder weather I wear the snow sneakers. They're nine years old but they still do the job. The Sport Hill Infuzion pants are a 25f to 55f range. In colder weather I wear the Sport Hill XC pants.
01-31-16, 10:38 AM
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But not when the temperature drops below 60°F.
Glasses are not clothing anymore than a watch or jewelry. Double counting shoes, socks and gloves sounds a bit much. Might as well add for a belt, cell phone and every article in pockets, and two shoe laces when "worn."
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01-31-16, 11:09 AM
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I stick with whatever isn't obscene or discomforting to the general public or harmful to myself and wear whatever after that.
That is how I say 'working' anywhere else when I am asked what I like in something.
That is how I say 'working' anywhere else when I am asked what I like in something.
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01-31-16, 11:12 AM
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One person chose over 30...how do you move, and is it below -60F? 
Okay, I see now...it's all accessories, not clothing. This guy would have 30 items perhaps...
Okay, I see now...it's all accessories, not clothing. This guy would have 30 items perhaps...
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01-31-16, 05:07 PM
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In the summer I'm at 11 items:
2 socks, 2 shoes, shorts, jersey, skull cap, helmet, glasses, 2 gloves.
I wear gloves no matter what, half finger in summer, because if I don't my hands get super sweaty and slippery, and makes my bar tape all gross.
2 socks, 2 shoes, shorts, jersey, skull cap, helmet, glasses, 2 gloves.
I wear gloves no matter what, half finger in summer, because if I don't my hands get super sweaty and slippery, and makes my bar tape all gross.
02-01-16, 11:38 AM
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tights
shirt
coat
hat
helmet
socks
shoes
gloves
shirt
coat
hat
helmet
socks
shoes
gloves
02-01-16, 12:36 PM
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I will have four fewer pieces on the ride home today...
02-01-16, 05:28 PM
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How do I warm thee? Let me count the ways
shoe
shoe
sock
sock
boxer-briefs
basketball shorts
tech tee
long-sleeve cotton tee
tech quarterzip pullover
glove
glove
helmet
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12
That's full winter mode for me here in SoCal, down to near freezing. Depending on temp, it could be regular full-finger work gloves, or biga$$ ski gloves.
In summer, the long-sleeve midlayer and the gloves go away, and maybe even the pullover, dropping to 8
shoe
shoe
sock
sock
boxer-briefs
basketball shorts
tech tee
long-sleeve cotton tee
tech quarterzip pullover
glove
glove
helmet
--------
12
That's full winter mode for me here in SoCal, down to near freezing. Depending on temp, it could be regular full-finger work gloves, or biga$$ ski gloves.
In summer, the long-sleeve midlayer and the gloves go away, and maybe even the pullover, dropping to 8
02-02-16, 11:55 AM
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02-02-16, 12:02 PM
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02-02-16, 02:38 PM
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haha, you were paying closer attention than I was!
Gotta keep that junk warm somehow...
Gotta keep that junk warm somehow...