Ok, I am working in to the Winter cycling thing. I have collected clothing and hopefully I will make it through this winter. I know, I know I live in OK and it was not really cold here and I wont be winning the coldest ride award but I am giving it my best shot.....

I have a few observations and questions.

I have an O2 cycling jacket, it is actually more of a rain jacket I think but I am very warm in it. I have been wearing an Under armor undershirt (long sleeve and made for winter) and it I am sure very helpful.

My fingers always get cold but I have some gloves on the way...

I have some booties and this was my first time wearing them....I got the size that they recommended and they will just fit over my shoes.....I would even call them tight. Will these things stretch? They did seem to work well besides they felt really tight...

I also have a baklava as well but did not try it out today....

I was very excited that there was still snow on the ground...pretty amazed actually. Glad to be out riding....I need to leave a bit earlier because it got dark on us.

Anyway thanks to everone that reply's to this forum....it has been very helpful getting me on the bike this winter.....

That's great in case you get hungry or need a quick boost of energy



The rain Jacket may be over kill depending on you riding temperatures. Try venting with zippers.

The Booties should be snug, but not so snug as to be compressing the heck out of your shoes.

If you were not wearing gloves at all, then they will make a difference.


If I can offer one peice of advice, stay off the front brake on ice, once it's locked chances are you're going down, enjoy!

A tip for people buying booties, based on my experiences with three pair of them ..... always buy your booties a size bigger than you figure you'll need.

I've got a pair of nylon ones which I have to use my reflective ankle bands to hold closed, and a pair of neoprene ones which I've worn out from trying to stretch them over my shoes ... they don't stretch, they rip. My newest neoprene ones are a size bigger and although they do seem a bit "duck-like" when I'm walking, at least it isn't a battle to get them on, and they are loose enough while riding to give my feet some room to breathe.