Awwww. That's exactly what I thought you would look like....cute as a button!Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
Good gawd, I just turned into my grandmother saying, "cute as a button."
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Awwww. That's exactly what I thought you would look like....cute as a button!Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
Good gawd, I just turned into my grandmother saying, "cute as a button."
Nor do you look like one....Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
it's just.......well........
On my coldest commute, I left the house at -9F, not too bad so long as I didn't go much faster than 15mph, then the tops of my legs started to notice the added wind chill. Neoprene face mask & goggles kept my face happy. The ride home was brutal though. Winds came in, which warmed things up, but the headwind made for a much longer ride!
As a friend once said "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices" If I layer correctly, I can be pretty happy for a while down to about 0F, below that, I don't have good enough boots or gloves to be happy for long.
What an interesting discussion. I enjoyed the replies and the detailed information about clothing and other gear will be helpful. I have the world's worst watery eyes in cold weather -- I live close to the World Trade Center and that's the only post-9/11 symptom I still have. I signed up for the health surveys but they haven't asked about watery eyes yet.
I don't think I will tackle ice or snow yet. I've come close to wiping out on a Xootr from black ice and don't want to do that on a bike. Although biking on a frozen pond would be fun. I wonder if they'd let me on the ice rinks with a bike?
The length of time it takes to warm up on a bike may be a factor for me. I already envy the runners who can get moving right away.
Anyway, thanks for the info. Those of you who bike in serious cold and ice are inspiring -- whether I will follow your example or simply admire you from indoors remains to be seen.
Pam
After this morning, the question is how windy? It was 50 degrees and and we rolled out with 2 light layers for a short, hilly ride. However, the wind kicked up and then my nose starting running. SO next time, I'll remember the kleenex. (weather was reporting "gusting to 18" when we got back to the house--no wonder I was having trouble holding my line).
It's 36 degrees with wind gusts up to 37mph and snowing. Right now. That's more than enough to stop me :) I'll be setting up the trainer this week.
So, they're FINALLY here! I ordered them way back when this thread was fresh, and they just got here today. I think it took a month! Anyhoo, I like them. I may look like a geezer, but they are very comfortable, at least walking around my house. I'm not sure I'll get used to the yellow tint to everything. I'm more of a rose colored glasses-type :)Quote:
Originally Posted by 7rider
Cool :)
But you look even cooler with pigtails and a monkey on your shoulder :D
Nice specs Red!
It was 35 degrees this morning. I whined about walking to the car in the garage. I would really whine if my little car didn't fit in the garage and had been in the cold all night. :p
red- You look great in your new shades!
I have discovered that 30 F with a wind chill of 24 F is too cold for me. I probably would be ok with 30 if there wasn't any wind. I prefer to ride in 40 F or up.
Andrea
Thanks! The pigtails get in the way of the helmet. Safety first!Quote:
Originally Posted by lph
Geezer?? :confused: ....You look totally UBER COOL in my opinion! :cool: :DQuote:
Originally Posted by redrhodie
Why, thank you! Right back atcha ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl
I think they look cool! When can you test them out on the bike? Looks like they will be very good protection from the wind. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by redrhodie
I can make it out for a short tide tomorrow, like just Ocean without Sachuest. That good for you?Quote:
Originally Posted by cycling_sarah
I think they look quite cool. Let us know how you like them while riding.Quote:
Originally Posted by redrhodie
Pam
They're awesome. I've worn them twice, today in the rain. I'm so glad I had them for that!
I may borrow hubby's mini goggles that he received with his Lasik surgery. :cool:
I've cycled in single digits. Hot chocolate is my reward. :D
One of the gym buddies just commenting while we were inside at spin class that about 40F is his max with a cooler wind chill... when the water bottle froze on the ride, it was a sign to come in.