On 10 Dec 2004 22:05:57 -0800,
[email protected] wrote:
> I want to bicycle at casual speed for 5 to 10 hours a day in
> temperatures 20F-35F. How should I dress? This is what I think:
>
> 1. Wicking base layer
> 2. 100 wt fleece top
> 3. Waterproof shell
> 4. Midweight running tights
> 5. Warm streamlined winter boot/shoes
> 6. Woll socks
> 7. Fleece hat
> 8. Windproof gloves
>
> Is this ok? I don't want to freeze and I want to have a comfortable,
> painless ride.
First, I ride through out the winter, in NJ, generally rides up to 40
miles (< 3 hours) in temperatures of 20 and above. I doubt I could
ride for 5 hours in 20 - 30 as my feet would become too painful. So
with that said here is my advice:
This is a tough call. The temperature variance is a bit large. As
others have said you'll have trouble with keeping from over heating to
being too cold. You'll have to adjust your layers as the temperature
changes and depending on other conditions. The wool socks work great,
I like the thick ones, also something windproof across the top of your
feet will help. I tend to wear booties at 20 but I leave the backs
open to keep from overheating (they're neoprene). Just make sure not
to have your foot wear tight, you want them loose but not too
loose. At 30 - 35 I prefer not to have a windproof shell on but you
may want some wind block across your knees, it makes them more
comfortable. For my chest I wear a windproof vest with a mesh
back. Below 28 I wear a windproof jacket. Gloves are a real pain for
me. I tend to find windproof gloves cause my hand to sweat too much
and then they get cold. You'll have to adjust accordingly for wind,
and cloudyness. The more wind the more you need windproof. But also
the less sun the colder it feels (you're not absorbing the suns heat).
Like I said, tough call.
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