Originally Posted by MyPC8MyBrain
HEY!
I was going to post about the first ride in my new Triflex tights today. Way to steal the thunder
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But alas, they are the bomb. Beat the heck out of the nylon sweats I was wearing. It was fairly warm [39F] this morning so they may have been a bit overkill, but shiny new bike stuff must be used as soon as possible. Wore the new Performance balaclava today too...kept my face toasty warm on the 30mph downhill. But had to peel that baby off before the uphill grind.
Passed the most antisocial biker again this am. I cross paths with her almost every day since she goes the other direction. I always say "morning", wave, or tip my helmet, depending where we cross. She always makes a point to stare directly ahead, not even flinching. Some day, I swear, I will get her to wave... or at least generate a tiny nod.
Don
Heh, sorry 'bout that.
Actually, someone did a write-up on those tights already, maybe somewhere over in "Winter Cycling" (whatever it's called) so I'm merely adding a thumbs up myself.
I buy long-sleeved jerseys with hoods and have a balaclava for the seriously hardcore cold. Hood + helmet liner / cycling cap works pretty well otherwise. The hood is also easy to slip off if it gets too warm.
The "antisocial" biker might think your a CreepyGuy(TM) ("Don" means guy to me, correct me if I'm wrong!). Wipe that drool off your face and you'll get a better response.
