Originally Posted by
k7baixo
I agree - this is all "on me". I think one more layer on my chest, a much, much better set of gloves and shoe covers would have helped.
At the beginning of last season an experienced randonneur told me that a good cycling vest is one of the most critical items of clothing. I picked one up (there are a variety of good vests (aka gilets)), and indeed, I now think it is one of my most important pieces of cycling clothing. Being able to use it to layer or deflect wind makes it very versatile and useful.