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Dressing for 32-40F With Wind
Claire Petersky wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Are there any problems I should be aware of riding in these temperatures such as getting too sweaty, nose running, etc.? Carry a hankerchief for your runny nose. Or do the farmer blow. |
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On Wed, 09 Nov 2005 22:22:44 -0800, rk73737 wrote:
I would like to ride at at casual pace for 5 hours daily in temperaturers 32-45F with 15 mph wind. How should I dress to stay comfortable all day? Are there any problems I should be aware of riding in these temperatures such as getting too sweaty, nose running, etc.? Those are typical mid-winter conditions around here. The only riding days I miss are when the roads are too slippery. Otherwise there's no reason not to ride. As long as the temps are above freezing, the main problem is keeping the wind off. You really don't need much insulation. For me, a runny nose below about 60F is inevitable! This varies by individual, and I don't think there's much you can do about it. For temps down to the high 30s F, normal long tights, a mid-weight long sleeve jersey, and a windbreaker are fine, along with a skullcap that covers my ears, windproof gloves, and some very densely woven wool socks. Most people would wear booties, but the socks I have seem to do the job. A little plastic wrap around my toes works wonders on the harsher days. For lower temps, or if the wind is blowing hard, add windproof tights. You can wear a shell over your normal tights, or get some special windproof lycra ones. I'd go with the latter if possible. The fewer layers on the bottom, the better. Finally, staying hydrated and nourished, and getting enough sleep, makes a big difference in cold weather comfort. Also, beware of falling temps at sundown. Roads can ice up and become treacherous in a hurry, plus you don't want to get caught out in falling temps in light bike clothes. So leave more margin for error than you would in milder weather. Matt O. |
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Soft gloves.
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Brian Kelly wrote:
temperaturers 32-45F with 15 mph wind. How should I dress to stay comfortable all day? Are there any problems I should be aware of riding in these temperatures such as getting too sweaty, nose running, etc.? That's much too cold to be riding. You will get pneumonia. Best to put the bike up for the winter and wait until spring Nonsence! I cycle every sunday morning (16 miles) and wednesday evening (28 miles) through the year in the UK. Temps often well below freezing - the BEST cycling of the year is at 9am on a sunny February morning, frost still hard on the ground through Richmond park in London. Base layer fleece and windproof layer, full finger gloves and long lycra legs! Plus a buff araound neck and chin. The test we use is feeling *slightly* cold standing around before setting off. pk |
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"Mike Kaiser" wrote in message
ups.com... Claire Petersky wrote: wrote in message oups.com... Are there any problems I should be aware of riding in these temperatures such as getting too sweaty, nose running, etc.? Carry a hankerchief for your runny nose. Or do the farmer blow. You still get drips, and then your nose gets chapped, or your gloves get icky. Hankies are very nice. -- Warm Regards, Claire Petersky Personal page: http://www.geocities.com/cpetersky/ See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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temperaturers 32-45F with 15 mph wind. How should I dress to stay
comfortable all day? Are there any problems I should be aware of riding in these temperatures such as getting too sweaty, nose running, etc.? That's much too cold to be riding. You will get pneumonia. Best to put the bike up for the winter and wait until spring. |
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Very warm.
================ wrote in message oups.com... I would like to ride at at casual pace for 5 hours daily in temperaturers 32-45F with 15 mph wind. How should I dress to stay comfortable all day? Are there any problems I should be aware of riding in these temperatures such as getting too sweaty, nose running, etc.? |
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"John Everett" wrote in message news On Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:38:54 -0500, "araby" wrote: wrote in message groups.com... I would like to ride at at casual pace for 5 hours daily in temperaturers 32-45F with 15 mph wind. How should I dress to stay comfortable all day? Are there any problems I should be aware of riding in these temperatures such as getting too sweaty, nose running, etc.? I find that feet and ears are the limiting criteria. Zip on overshoes and balaclava are good. Next to the body Polypropoline (sp?)or equivalent next to the skin followed by a wool or equiv. layer and a breathable wind breaker on top. My gloves are Louis Garneau two fingered "lobster" style. This ensemble is good to several degrees below freezing although I agree that the effect of wind chill is a factor too I'm not sure I agree with the wind chill comment. After all, we create our own wind chill. If we're riding on an absolutely calm day we're still going to experience a (your speed here) mph effective wind. Feet get it even worse, since they're constantly thrashing around in the cold air. There's a HUGE difference between riding into a 15 mph wind and riding with the same wind at our back. I generally plan my rides so that I'm coming home with the wind at my back. It's then that I'm unzipping windbreakers and/or taking off balaclavas, full fingered gloves, etc.; but I've never noticed that it has any effect on how my feet feel. I obviously didn't make myself clear. That's exactly what I meant -apart from your final comment. I don't understand how the difference between a headwind and tailwind of 15 mph has no effect on your feet. |
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What I wear is a full front fairing. It allows me to ride with about half the ordinary clothing, whatever the temperature. I never need gloves. It keeps about half the rain off me. It's saved me from several thrown eggs, rocks, BBs, etc. Steve McDonald |
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