This year I haven't been as intrepid about riding in the chill. I have done it in 38ºF(wind chill, 35º) once this year so far, but that will increase in frequency soon. Last year I did a ride at 0430 when the temp was down to 27ºF I believe. The year prior to that I did a ride when it was 23ºF(windchill, 14º)--that was a frosty ride. This year I'm going to have to determine soon whether cycling shoes, shoe covers, wool socks and toe warmers are going to cut it. If not, I'll be looking at winter specific cycling shoes.
Originally Posted by
qcpmsame
I thought about the relativity of our weather here and what others have to ride in up in northern latitudes, too. I expected some hazing about that aspect, it may come yet, I'll duck and cover. It is fantastic weather for riding to me, I used to love the fall and winter when I was able to run a lot, felt so good to get out in the cool air. Ran one Christmas Eve from our house to my in-laws place, it was 25°F when I left and as I wished people a Merry Christmas as I ran by they looked at me as if I was nuts, NVTS, nuts.
Bill
LOL, good ol' Mel Brooks.