Originally Posted by Shiznaz

I went on a ride. I got a frame pack like martino that I was testing out and it works well (although cutoff shorts rub against it). Now I don't have to carry anything on my body except for my clothes, which is nice for long distance comfort.

Today was the first real sort of cold day we have had. I think I was dressed well as I was alternately a little bit too hot or cold during parts of my ride but most of the time I was at a perfect temperature. On my top I had a sleeveless bike jersey, arm warmers, long sleeve bike jersey, mid weight bike jersey/jacket and commuter jacket, and down below I had bike shorts, my LG winter pants and my cutoff shorts and on my feet wool ski socks, SIDI genius and neoprene booties. I started the ride with a fleece balaclava but I got too hot when I was doing the little trails on the spit so I took it off and unzipped my jacket, but once I got back on the road I started to get cold again so I was glad I brought everything with me. Also some of those little chemical hand warmers came in handy today for my toes between my shoes and neoprene booties.

I've also dorked out my helmet with 2 little rear blinkies and one little front blinkie, and upgraded my rear bike mounted blinkie to this ridiculously bright one from MEC. All the little kids think I look fun now!