I gave up this morning.
12-10-12, 08:23 AM
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I gave up this morning.
16 Fahrenheit and a 14 mph headwind.
I don't have anything to cover my neck and face.
Both had a painful burning after a mile.
I turned back and drove the truck.
I hated giving up but ten miles of that would have been too much.
I don't have anything to cover my neck and face.
Both had a painful burning after a mile.
I turned back and drove the truck.
I hated giving up but ten miles of that would have been too much.
12-10-12, 08:27 AM
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PRobably a wise decision.. you have to look out for your health too.
12-10-12, 08:32 AM
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Yes, that was wise of you. Those windchills require special attention to dress and equipment. It is doable if you desire but nothing wrong with a fair weather rider either. I love the extremes myself but I've been doing it for years and experience teaches you alot. Better days coming.
12-10-12, 08:43 AM
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10 miles of 14mph headwinds and 16º temp? Ha! I've bailed out for less! 
12-10-12, 08:44 AM
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I think Oklahoma has some of the most bitter weather I've ever experienced. I got a neck gaiter for weather like that, it works wonders
12-10-12, 09:00 AM
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Good move, better days are coming, and the commute supposed to be fun! 
BTW, I did the same, and it wasn't that bad. Drizzling, and foggy, and still dark. The wife refused to let me get on the bike!! 
BTW, I did the same, and it wasn't that bad. Drizzling, and foggy, and still dark. The wife refused to let me get on the bike!!
12-10-12, 09:15 AM
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Smart choice
I remember my first winter riding to work one day, 11 miles in 28 below zero temps wearing sneakers and pair of wool socks, The rest of my body dressed appropriately, I could hardly stand up when I arrived at work, never again I have Lake winter cycling shoes with Neos overboots for those days.
I remember my first winter riding to work one day, 11 miles in 28 below zero temps wearing sneakers and pair of wool socks, The rest of my body dressed appropriately, I could hardly stand up when I arrived at work, never again I have Lake winter cycling shoes with Neos overboots for those days.
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12-10-12, 09:17 AM
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That was just being smart, not giving up. Proper gear is much more than a luxury in temps like that. You NEED to have as much covered as possible because frostbite would suck.
12-10-12, 09:49 AM
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Time to get a balaclava!
12-10-12, 09:57 AM
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Nothing like experience to help define your needs. 
A balaclava and neck gaiter, plus heavier gloves (or bar mitts) would be the logical starting point for anything below 25F. It is worth poking around some of the "cold weather - what do you wear" discussions - lots of great input on how folks address the colder temps.
Good for you for at least trying - many people would be turned back at the door.
A balaclava and neck gaiter, plus heavier gloves (or bar mitts) would be the logical starting point for anything below 25F. It is worth poking around some of the "cold weather - what do you wear" discussions - lots of great input on how folks address the colder temps.
Good for you for at least trying - many people would be turned back at the door.
12-10-12, 10:01 AM
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Damn smart move, considering the effects of frostbite on a face.
12-10-12, 11:01 AM
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12-10-12, 11:20 AM
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Outdoor Research balaclavas (note the helmetclava):
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or....html?cat=2181
Outdoor Research balaclavas (note the helmetclava):
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or....html?cat=2181
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Balaclavas rock.
Just start getting some stuff to help you on those days. Once you get everything, you will be rockin'!
Just start getting some stuff to help you on those days. Once you get everything, you will be rockin'!
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Balaclavas are fabulous for cold weather rides.
I sometimes tie a bandanna bank-robber style (over the face) or cowboy style (aroundt the neck) atop the balaclava. My nose gets really runny in cold weather.
I sometimes tie a bandanna bank-robber style (over the face) or cowboy style (aroundt the neck) atop the balaclava. My nose gets really runny in cold weather.
12-10-12, 02:39 PM
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It's extremities that require the most attention. I have three primary sets of headgear, a gaiter, a balaclava, and a neoprene face mask, plus a fleece scarf. I wear them in different combinations between about 45*F and -25*F. At -25 you have to be extremely careful - a small gap between the face mask/goggles combined with a headwind can lead to frost bite or frost nip at least.
Hands are easier, there's lots of choices for good gloves for cheap. I use thinsulate lined hunting gloves that are easy to buy for $12 or so during hunting season, and as a bonus they're blaze orange.
Feet can be a problem. Waterproof insulated hunting boots plus wool socks pretty much do it for me.
Hands are easier, there's lots of choices for good gloves for cheap. I use thinsulate lined hunting gloves that are easy to buy for $12 or so during hunting season, and as a bonus they're blaze orange.
Feet can be a problem. Waterproof insulated hunting boots plus wool socks pretty much do it for me.
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with a neoprene wetsuit hood like this you won't have to worry about cold and windy days anymore. This one goes up just below the nose so i had to cut an area for the mouth. The only drawback is that i have a big head, 62 helmets are a little bit tights and the XXL neoprene hood is a little bit small.
https://www.amazon.com/NeoSport-Wetsu...=neoprene+hood
Last winter i used the same one but 7mm thick during days like -36F, 50mph headwind and it was still too warm.
So i bought a thinner one for the coming winter just 3/2mm thick hoping it won't be too warm. This one should be good for 10F and below
I have lots of balaclava and other face mask but the main advantage of neoprene wetsuit hoods is the lack of smell. When i wear common masks it smell very bad after just one use not those neoprene hoods
For warmer days 25F to 10F i wear a neoprene cayak hat and a neoprene face mask. I prefer the combo rather than one balaclava as it is more versatile for those temps.
https://www.amazon.com/Tilos-Metal-Li...ene+hood+tilos
https://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-de...ByTag/masques/
Important: neoprene doesn't breath much so the sweat just drop like tap water rather just evaporating
https://www.amazon.com/NeoSport-Wetsu...=neoprene+hood
Last winter i used the same one but 7mm thick during days like -36F, 50mph headwind and it was still too warm.
So i bought a thinner one for the coming winter just 3/2mm thick hoping it won't be too warm. This one should be good for 10F and below
I have lots of balaclava and other face mask but the main advantage of neoprene wetsuit hoods is the lack of smell. When i wear common masks it smell very bad after just one use not those neoprene hoods
For warmer days 25F to 10F i wear a neoprene cayak hat and a neoprene face mask. I prefer the combo rather than one balaclava as it is more versatile for those temps.
https://www.amazon.com/Tilos-Metal-Li...ene+hood+tilos
https://www.seirus.com/snow-sports-de...ByTag/masques/
Important: neoprene doesn't breath much so the sweat just drop like tap water rather just evaporating
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