Cold Weather

[Slade]

I have 4 days off from work and bummed because it's too cold to ride. What gear do you suggest for winter riding? Let me know cause I hate to think a little nippy weather is keeping me home.

[Richard]

Layers. Layers of layers. I would much rather be hot than cold and I don't like the transition from one to the other. I can always take the stuff off if I get too hot. I have Gore-Tex socks, wool liner socks, full shoe covers with holes cut in the bottoms for the cleats and toe spikes, several different kinds of tights (some wind-proof), assorted base layers including micro sensor and polypropylene long under wear, short sleeve and sleeveless wicking shirts, long sleeve jerseys, Gore-Tex cycling jacket, several balaclavas (it doesn't get cold enough around here for my fleece one), glove liners and long finger windproof gloves. Check out article below.

http://www.bikekinetix.co...cool-cycling-clothing.php

[theprocon]

We just got back from riding Tsali in 30 degree weather. I learned one thing......you don't have to have a "bicycle type" clothing assortment, just something you are comfortable riding in. I wore a spandex longsleeve underneath my regular short sleev jersey, and a pair of riding shorts. I was fine when I warmed up. Nothing to it. Layers are the way to go, if you get hot, just pull one off and tie it to ya.

[Kona]

Slade honestly you don't need much.  When I ride colder weather (keep in mind I'm used to riding in the 40's) I ride with a long sleeve jersey and a windbreaker type of jacket.  I would have to show you what I use.  I also wear full fingered gloves and Sugoi full leg tights under my normal biking shorts.  If it gets much colder than that I just don't ride and sit on my trainer.  I won't ride when its 30 degrees.

[Slade]

Thanks for all the input. I think I am going to pick myself up an inexpensive base layer and maybe spend a little more on a lightweight jacket. I'm with you Kona, I don't think I want to ride if its in the 30s.