I commute about 8.5 miles, but the coldest I've ridden so far is about 45˚F (it's 12˚F now). I plan on working my way down to 35˚F, and then maybe 25˚F.
Technique: Hunched over aero riding position keeps more of your body out of the cold wind. Gear: I got some Cannondale slice winter gloves used from a co-worker, and they're my new favorite cold weather glove on or off the bike. I have winter tights and a windbreaker fleece jacket, and wool layers beneath. I'll put on windbreaking shell pants for the really cold days. I have a balaclava that keeps my head, ears, and neck warm, and I bought clear lens glasses so my tears don't stream and freeze when I'm riding fast. My beard takes care of the rest of my face pretty well. I've never needed heavier than Smartwool hiking socks, we'll see if I end up wanting wind spats. On Tue, Nov 12, 2013 at 6:28 AM, Deacon Patrick <[email protected]> wrote: > I don't commute, but I do ride at those temps. 20˚F is right on the edge > of needing a full on jacket for me. Depending on wind, I"m fine with wool > long johns, a cotton wind shirt (work shirt from RIv), and their Wooly Warm > Sargent's sweater (with gloves, hat, socks, shoes). At 20˚F, the roads here > may be wet or have black ice or be powered/packed snow, all depending on > sun and wind, so fenders are a big plus. My recommendation is to start off > dressed to wear what you know you'll warm up to. It's just easier that way. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Monday, November 11, 2013 9:24:33 PM UTC-7, Michael wrote: >> >> Just curious. >> >> My commute may get longer soon. >> I had been doing partial commutes of 5.6 miles from a park-n-ride, but >> would like to work up to the full 16 mile one-way commute one day. >> A change in my family's work schedule (3 of us with two cars) may >> necessitate this sometimes. >> >> Any Riv-peeps' cold weather tips? Gets down into the 20's here in the >> winter. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
