Now that was a short, cold ride!

[Lise]

I got my Sugar Knickers in the mail from TE and wanted to give them a spin. It's 56 degrees and sunny here, wind NW, 12mph. I put on the knickers, smart wool crew socks, sleeveless tech top, wonderful new longsleeve Icebreaker merino wool zip up t-neck, headband, helmet, short-finger gloves, and off I went!

Brrrrrrrrrrr!

3/4 of a mile and I was done. Back home. I only had 30 min to ride before having to shower and get to a meeting at work, so no time to tweak it. Next time I'd add a jacket, glove liners under cycling gloves, and tights. I think I'll order some leg warmers.

I was surprised to be so chilled at 56 degrees. Maybe once I really got going, I would have warmed up fine, but my fingers were really feeling frozen. It can't possibly be time for the full gloves? That's so ... winter! Sigh. Welcome to fall!

I must say, though, I really like the chamois on these knickers. After they get a longer trial ride, I may just order some shorts with the chamois. Ah, the search continues.

[DebW]

Lise, try some high wool socks with the knickers. You can start with your legs completely covered, then push them down as you warm up.

[madisongrrl]

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/features/clothing.shtml

[madisongrrl]

http://www.craft-usa.com/frameset.php?back=132

[Lise]

Lise, try some high wool socks with the knickers. You can start with your legs completely covered, then push them down as you warm up.
Great idea, Deb! I actually have some long black wool socks. I probably never would have thought of that!

And thanks for the links, Renee. That layering page looks very helpful.

[madisongrrl]

The cold weather has me excited for Cross season....I think I'm going to order some base layers from Craft!

[SadieKate]

I find that the first cold rides of the season are extra hard just like the first hot days of the summer (well, spring here). It takes a few days for my body to re-adjust to the new higher or lower temp.