Yep, it's almost that time of year again. So I'm re-posted my clothing guide. I've been using this sweet winter clothing guide for a long time and it's never let me down. Hopefully it will come in handy for some of you. The temp ranges are for off-road riding, if you're going out on the road dress for the next coldest range.50-60 degrees ~ Cycling shorts with lycra knee warmers, short sleeve jersey with a sleeveless base layer undershirt, lycra arm warmers and full finger gloves. add windstopper vest for breezy or moist conditions.
40-50 degrees ~ Cycling shorts with lycra tights or leg warmers, long sleeve jersey with long sleeve base layer undershirt. Rain resistent/windproof jacket for breezy or moist conditions. Full finger windproof gloves.
30-40 degrees ~ Cycling shorts with thermal tights, long sleeve jersey with long sleeve baselayer undershirt, thermal jacket, winter cap, winter gloves and booties.
*Long sleeve jersey not needed with a thermal jacket.
20-30 degrees ~ Cycling shorts with thermal bib tights, long sleeve jersey with long sleeve baselayer undershirt, thermal jacket, winter cap, winter gloves and booties.
10-20 degrees ~ Cycling shorts with thermal bib tights and base layer bottoms, long sleeve jersey with long sleeve base layer undershirt, thermal jacket, winter cap, neck gator or balaclava, winter gloves and booties with toe heaters.
16 comments:
Excellent guide, Mark! I am posting this on NebCycling for others to benefit from...oh, and thank you for the 'cross post. Pioneers Park is READY TO GO!
yup that is valuable info
I as well will be making a copy and puttin a link up on the side bar at folks from lincoln
Whatever happened to "0-10 degrees"?
The coldest I've ever ridden in was about a 40 below wind chill. Basically you put on everything you own. Frankly, I don't like riding bikes THAT much. Although I can say I did it once!
you forgot to mention your man thong mod. i know you never go without one of those!
I remember once having to ride when it was that cold. I needed booze. and my car wouldn't start.
basicly you put on a snow suit and head out. then you ride like hell to get home so your beer doesn't freeze in your messenger bag.
Dude...now I KNOW you have a problem, 3PO!!
Hey MG, did you need to borrow my thong to floss?
i used to have a similar guide that i created years ago to save me the pain of figuring out what combination of garments worked at what temperature ranges ... i lost it a long long time ago. this is good stuff mod. nice work.
The the history of the guide is...it came out of an old Branford Bike mail order catalog from like 1986. I've modified it over the years as technology has gotten better and better. Hope it helps everyone out.
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Keep biking!
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http://www.icebike.com/
What da frucka Lobsta' claw gluv?
Lobster claw gloves have two fingers instead of four, index and middle/ring and pinky. Made by Pearl Izumi, they have updated version where only the ring and pinky are together. Let's one finger brake with only your index or middle finger. They work really well.
Don't forget the sock on your wiener.
don't forget the power of the wool sweater. long sleeve poly-pro under a wool sweater and you can ride from 40 to 10 depending on the wind. put a wind proof jacket over that if you need it but i rarely do.
its also nice to layer up the hands. glove liners, bmx gloves, fleece mits and windstopper mitten covers. i'll take all four and use them in various combinations.
thanks for posting again, always need to re-read this info.
I bought my first real combo jacket/coat last year and have been learning.
Thanx
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