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Old 08-26-04 | 10:29 AM
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Basic winter commuting questions

Well this'll be my first year riding to work in the winter. In Reno we don't get enough snow to make me all that worried about it. I am not afraid of the cold, either. I do however not want to get totally frozen! I figure on a pair of bike shorts, covered by 1-2 layers of sweat pants, and just my normal shoes, double socks. For shirts, just a normal shirt and a sweatshirt over that, and of course a beanie under my helmet if not a full face mask because of the cold. Some sort of skiing goggles for the eyes, I imagine? I plan on riding all the way down to around 20 degrees, and in mild snow. If it snows I'll probably take the car.

As far as the bike goes, I figure just fenders on it, and lights of course for the early mornings. I'll take off the slicks and put the knobby tires on it. Will those be enough? I don't mind riding them aired down for more traction.

Thanks all, take care.
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