I've been doing dawn rides all summer. I would like to continue them as long as I can. Beautiful time of day. Getting a bit chilly though. I've been working on my cold weather outfit. I should point out that I'm doing the vast majority of my rides on an MTB. I use a helmet cover, which blocks the vents, and really helps keeping my nogin warm. I wear a wind resistant balaclava underneath, but also have some skull caps, etc. that I could combine with it. One problem I'm having is with getting blinded by the rising sun. I have a cap with bill, that helps a bit, and I've just ordered an MTB helmet with bill. The problem with a helmet with bill is I can't use my helmet cover. The bill also helps keep the cold air from coming over the top of my glasses and making my eyes water. I've always preferred leg warmers to tights. Tights just never seem to fit right. I've been trying to come up with a way of increasing the warmth on my legs. Working on some way of combining knee warmers with leg warmers, so I have two layers over my thighs and knees. Today, I'm going to try thermal undies under the shorts and MTB or hiking shorts over my Lycra shorts to keep that area a bit warmer. I'm already doing pretty well with my torso area, but I've recently ordered a couple jackets with wind blocking front panels. I'd like to get some winter riding shoes, but they are pretty expensive. My current shoes are a little roomy, so I'm just wearing some heavy hiking socks.
What are you guys wearing for cold weather rides?
What are you guys wearing for cold weather rides?