Cool Weather Dress for Success
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Cool Weather Dress for Success
The following cool weather riding dressing ideals come from pro rider Catharine Carrol. I find they work well for me.
A couple of dressing strategies for different temperature ranges:
60’s: A) Light base layer, short sleeve jersey, shorts, arm warmers and/or knee warmers
50’s: A) Light base layer, short sleeve jersey, shorts, arm warmers and a vest OR lightweight wind jacket, knee warmers, Lycra shoe covers, light full finger gloves
B) Light base layer, long sleeve jersey, shorts, knee warmers, Lycra shoe covers, lighter full finger glove
40’s: A) Base layer, long sleeve jersey, wind vest, leg warmers, shoe covers with wind block, fleece gloves
B) Base layer, jacket with wind block, knickers, shoe covers with wind block, fleece gloves
30’s: A)Long sleeve base layer, long sleeve jersey, jacket, shorts with tights over, neoprene booties, insulated full finger gloves
B) Long sleeve base layer, jacket with wind block, wind block tights, neoprene booties, insulated full finger gloves
A couple of dressing strategies for different temperature ranges:
60’s: A) Light base layer, short sleeve jersey, shorts, arm warmers and/or knee warmers
50’s: A) Light base layer, short sleeve jersey, shorts, arm warmers and a vest OR lightweight wind jacket, knee warmers, Lycra shoe covers, light full finger gloves
B) Light base layer, long sleeve jersey, shorts, knee warmers, Lycra shoe covers, lighter full finger glove
40’s: A) Base layer, long sleeve jersey, wind vest, leg warmers, shoe covers with wind block, fleece gloves
B) Base layer, jacket with wind block, knickers, shoe covers with wind block, fleece gloves
30’s: A)Long sleeve base layer, long sleeve jersey, jacket, shorts with tights over, neoprene booties, insulated full finger gloves
B) Long sleeve base layer, jacket with wind block, wind block tights, neoprene booties, insulated full finger gloves
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I'll be starting below 40F and ending above 50F What is not considerd in the info above is the wind factor, which makes an incredible difference. Predicted for today:
This shows the wind to be about 8 mph, a factor to be considered.
short sleeved jersey, long-sleeved jersey with hood, bibs, tights, wind breaker, long-fingered gloves, sandals with double socks, backpack to shed stuff into as needed.
This shows the wind to be about 8 mph, a factor to be considered.
short sleeved jersey, long-sleeved jersey with hood, bibs, tights, wind breaker, long-fingered gloves, sandals with double socks, backpack to shed stuff into as needed.
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Actual the wind factor is included to some extent. The speed of the rider creates a greater wind chill if the speed being rode is greater than the actual wind speed.
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I started out at 35F, ended 1.5 hours later at 39F and was perfectly warm and happy. The temperature did not increase as forecasted, and the wind was up to 10 mph.
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No mention of hat or ear warmers/ band...
I must run selectively warm. Glove liners under reg bike gloves at 40's, heavier fleece at 30's.
Light wool cap at 40's
Lightweight wool LS jersey for 50's and 40's, add windblock jacket for downhill start and then decide after rolling and pedaling a bit. Silk t-shirt for 50's down if I'm stuck with poly jersey.
Tights if day is never going above 60. Thinking about lycra knickers for the low 60's -50's days.
I usually use light wool socks, then heavier at low 50's.
I have a 1 to 1.5 downhill run from house depending on direction. ~5% grade-always nice to think about when pushing hard about 2/3 of the way into a longer ride.....
I must run selectively warm. Glove liners under reg bike gloves at 40's, heavier fleece at 30's.
Light wool cap at 40's
Lightweight wool LS jersey for 50's and 40's, add windblock jacket for downhill start and then decide after rolling and pedaling a bit. Silk t-shirt for 50's down if I'm stuck with poly jersey.
Tights if day is never going above 60. Thinking about lycra knickers for the low 60's -50's days.
I usually use light wool socks, then heavier at low 50's.
I have a 1 to 1.5 downhill run from house depending on direction. ~5% grade-always nice to think about when pushing hard about 2/3 of the way into a longer ride.....
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The following cool weather riding dressing ideals come from pro rider Catharine Carrol. I find they work well for me.
A couple of dressing strategies for different temperature ranges:
60’s: A) Light base layer, short sleeve jersey, shorts, arm warmers and/or knee warmers
50’s: A) Light base layer, short sleeve jersey, shorts, arm warmers and a vest OR lightweight wind jacket, knee warmers, Lycra shoe covers, light full finger gloves
B) Light base layer, long sleeve jersey, shorts, knee warmers, Lycra shoe covers, lighter full finger glove
40’s: A) Base layer, long sleeve jersey, wind vest, leg warmers, shoe covers with wind block, fleece gloves
B) Base layer, jacket with wind block, knickers, shoe covers with wind block, fleece gloves
30’s: A)Long sleeve base layer, long sleeve jersey, jacket, shorts with tights over, neoprene booties, insulated full finger gloves
B) Long sleeve base layer, jacket with wind block, wind block tights, neoprene booties, insulated full finger gloves
A couple of dressing strategies for different temperature ranges:
60’s: A) Light base layer, short sleeve jersey, shorts, arm warmers and/or knee warmers
50’s: A) Light base layer, short sleeve jersey, shorts, arm warmers and a vest OR lightweight wind jacket, knee warmers, Lycra shoe covers, light full finger gloves
B) Light base layer, long sleeve jersey, shorts, knee warmers, Lycra shoe covers, lighter full finger glove
40’s: A) Base layer, long sleeve jersey, wind vest, leg warmers, shoe covers with wind block, fleece gloves
B) Base layer, jacket with wind block, knickers, shoe covers with wind block, fleece gloves
30’s: A)Long sleeve base layer, long sleeve jersey, jacket, shorts with tights over, neoprene booties, insulated full finger gloves
B) Long sleeve base layer, jacket with wind block, wind block tights, neoprene booties, insulated full finger gloves
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Wool. From now through spring you can't go wrong with lots of wool items and a big saddlebag to carry what you might need or what you've just taken off. Those black wool tights that Rivendell sells are perfect over bike shorts down to 30 degrees. When things get really cold I wear thicker wool socks and bigger shoes and thicker wool mittens; keeping your appendages warm helps keep your core warm without lots of extra layers on your torso.
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Timely post. Got the call again tonight - lets go out for a fast 15 at 7:30 AM tomorrow. Checked the weather for 7:30 AM - 31 degrees. I agree with what was suggested by the OP except I don't have neoprene booties but I will wear two layers of fleece socks but wrap the pair in a baggie to block the wind. Otherwise - everything else agrees with the post. I will need to crank up the hot tub tomorrow if these keeps up. I am sure Sunday it will be 35 miles.
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I knew when you stated talking about baselayers, arm and knee warmers in the 60s you were from the south.
Knock 15 to 20° off each of your categories and that's pretty much what I wear.
Knock 15 to 20° off each of your categories and that's pretty much what I wear.
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I will add that for me, it makes a difference whether it is cloudy or sunny. Black shorts/tights on a cool/cold sunny day seem much warmer than on a cool/cold cloudy day.
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Does anyone have a recommendation for shoe covers/booties that can be worn with platform pedals? I ride my beater bike alot in the Winter and it has platforms. It looks like most shoe covers are made for cleats.
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I put away my brighter colors and bring out the Browns and Greens untill Easter. No sandals during snowy weather.
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Silk is very effective for a base layer, lasts forever, doesn't build up body oder, works great under wool or poly.
REI has some Craft in the closeout store. Noticed that while checking to see if they still carry silk; which they do.
REI has some Craft in the closeout store. Noticed that while checking to see if they still carry silk; which they do.
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I went out this AM at 7:30 again, it was 31 degrees. I had a thin micro fleece undershirt, a long sleeve bike jersey and a windstopper fleece jacket. A fleece skull cap under the helmet, a fleece long underwear pant under the full length spandex bike pants and two pairs of fleece socks, also wore full fingered gloves. The only thing that got a little chilled were my toes, I really need show covers. We did a moderately fast 20 miles with some climbing, I was not too hot or too cold - just right. Tomorrow we will try to knock of 30 miles, it will be about the same temp and I will wear the same arrangement as it worked so well.
Although I have never been a cold weather rider - never in all my previous biking seasons (except when I was a kid - under 14 yrs old) did I ever bike this late into the season, I would have long since hung the bike up until spring. You guys - plus my local riding buddies have inspired me to keep going, I am actually enjoying it - all except for the excessively runny nose, snot on the top tube is not a pretty sight...