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23* and comfortable this morning
My 12.4 mile ride across Raleigh was pleasant at a brisk 23*. Clothing was as follows:
Head: Nylon skullcap under helmet
Torso: REI long sleeve light base layer (100 wt), Pearl Izumi short sleeve shirt, Pearl Izumi Select (200 wt) long sleeve jacket, wind shell
Legs: PI medium wt tights, MtB shorts
Feet: Wool 8" hiking socks, Bontrager MtB shoes, toe wind shield
I was cool as I left the house. Face was cold and I was certain I was going to REI for a balaclava tonight. Half a mile in I was comfortable. Two miles in my face was fine. 5 miles in I was sweating. 10 miles in my toes were getting cool.
All-in-all quite nice. The only change I will make is full booties for the next sub-30* commute.