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Old 01-20-05 | 01:55 PM
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What do you wear?

What do you guys normaly wear in the winter to keep warm and what not? I'm new to rideing road and SS, and I am not so into tights what other options do i have to keep warm in the winter?


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Old 01-20-05 | 01:57 PM
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look bakc a little bit and you will find a huge thread covering this exact question. i hope i didn't come across as a dick but usually questions like that can be found if you search for it.
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Old 01-20-05 | 02:27 PM
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Use the search, Luke.

Eff it: https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/79893-what-do-you-wear-cold.html
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Old 01-20-05 | 02:57 PM
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If it's cold and you are putting in miles, you want something close to your skin: tights, longjohns, whatever.
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Old 01-20-05 | 03:01 PM
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i wear pink
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Old 01-20-05 | 03:07 PM
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I’m not into tights either but I wear them under my regular clothing because I’m into staying warm.
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Old 01-20-05 | 06:22 PM
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Hey thanks i will do a search i like the idea of tights under the clothing.
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Old 01-20-05 | 09:23 PM
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i wear long johns under my tights and dutch army shorts on top (love those pockets), with long socks over my tights
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Old 01-20-05 | 10:18 PM
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Old 01-20-05 | 10:37 PM
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i have these jeans with a wee bit of spandex in them that makes them perfect for biking. long jonhs under those when it's cold. softshell jacket for windy coldness, too. neoprene gloves for my fingees.
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Old 01-20-05 | 10:48 PM
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I only have one pair of cutoff fatigues...
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Old 01-20-05 | 10:50 PM
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I only have one pair of cutoff fatigues...
Yeah....it's really sad to watch him ride with bare feet and all...

I wear a condom and a bow tie. Utilitarian, never too formal.
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Old 01-20-05 | 11:00 PM
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anything thats practical and allows for mobility.
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