I absolutely hate the gym, I've tried it over the years and it never lasts so I stay on the bike as long as I can. Before I got serious about bridging the seasons with a fitness program 45 was about as low as I would go. Now it's probably 20. I would go in the teens if I had to but I think 20 is about as low as I will need to.
Originally Posted by
MinnMan
Time will tell...My threshold now is lower than it was a few weeks ago. I've given up most of my weekly rides for the gym, but it has to get pretty cold before I'll live without at least one ride a week. Right now I'm at 40+, so that's how I voted, but if the road surfaces are dry, I may push lower as the season progresses. I'm pretty sure I'll be inside below 20 °F, though.
I'm improving my cold weather gear as I go, but I still haven't got the hat right. When it's say, 40-50°, I'm too cold without a hat and too hot and sweaty with one. I guess I don't yet have the right hat.
For 40s try a silk or coolmax beanie - just enough to take the chill off, that and a sweat band works for me at those temps, from 30 to 40 I use a thin fleece beanie and below 30 is a thick fleece beanie with ear flaps. I have an old ski helmet in the garage it I need it when it gets real cold.
Originally Posted by
cranky old dude
I voted for +10F. It's seldom that cold here for very long.
About all that keeps me off the bike in the winter is the frozen ruts in the roads. I find them impossible to navigate safely. As long as the roads are passable I'll be out there commuting. Ya gotta love those studded tires!!
Lenny,
How does the recumbant do on slick roads? - i would think the lower CG would make it more stable and less prone to slipping out.