It's all relative, and what you're used to. There are places way colder than Baltimore, but that doesn't mean one can't legitimately feel cold when one rides there. When I moved from Cali to DC for a year, I finally thought I could legitimately say the weather was cold. Then people I met there who were from Boston said mockingly, "DC? That's not cold," and called me a cold weather wimp. And I'm sure people from Siberia mock people from Boston for what they refer to as "cold" weather.
If you feel cold, then it's cold to you, even though you might actually be colder somewhere else.
Originally Posted by thenomad
After moving out here from Baltimore, MD, I KNOW this is not cold. (did not ride in MD)
BUT
Nearly a year later I'm riding in the AM at about 40* I have a long sleeve base layer, long sleeve jersey, long sleeve - non insulated wind jacket, cycling hat under helmet, long finger gloves and knee warmers.
I sweat so much that windchill really affects me if i don't layer. Oh well. Call me a wimp.
Of course, nobody was calling me a wuss when i was getting out to ride 30 miles in 115* temps this summer so buzz off!
