Originally Posted by
kookaburra1701
Even though it's summer I'm looking ahead for commuting in the winter - my commute is short, only 3.2 miles, but the weather around here can get pretty wild and the distance isn't long enough to really get warmed up. It doesn't get too far below freezing in the winter, but lots of precipitation in various degrees of solidity. I've been looking for good insulated, hi viz cycling jackets but haven't found any. Last year I made do with layering under my Sugoi windbreaker, but it wasn't always adequate, and since the windbreaker was purchased to be a fairly trim fit I can't get too much stuff under it.
I've purchased some t-shirts and tech shirts from alertshirt.com and am happy with them, and was wondering if anyone has experience with their insulated jackets? Would they be suitable for riding a more upright bike? How well insulated are they?
Darn you...Now you got me thinking about what I am going to do for the winter. 16-22 mile RT, half street and half MUP. Winters are usually very mild in Southern Cali. It can get down to frosting temps in the AM though. I have only done fair weather riding and am not even close to equipped for winter weather and winter lighting, i.e. dark when I leave work.
I don't intend to hijack the thread I just don't see a point in starting a new one so...anyone have ideas for me?