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Old 10-07-19 | 04:43 AM
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Cold weather gear
Originally Posted by TriBiker19
I'm a runner. Have run in -14F, but bike is a completely different beast. I'd like to stay off the trainer until the snow falls, but we're already down to mid 40s during the day.

What do I wear on a ride? …
In scanning thorough this thread, I saw only perfunctory references to eyewear:
Originally Posted by wipekitty
...Eye protection makes life better. ...
Originally Posted by ZudeJammer
no metal rim sunglasses they transmit the cold…
I have posted frequently, including this recent thread:
Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
Winter Cycling Goggles??
Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
I perennially post about my winter eyewear for my 14 mile year-round commute, from about 35° down to as low as 0°. I must wear my prescription eyeglasses, and fogging is one of the worst dangers of winter riding. I am entirely satisfied with my system:
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Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
IME, and from reading numerous posts on the subject, there are three basic methods for preventing fogging, caused by exhaled moist air onto the cold surface of the eyeglasses and goggles:
Basically (cold) wind speed is greater than encountered while running yet exertional exhalation of warm moist air is or can be similar to running.
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