Hello all,
I have signed up for the Women Tours southern tier trip from San Diego to St. Augistine, FL leaving March 6th. To hear all the other participants talk about their fancy bikes and fancy clothes, I'm beginning to get a little nervous. I have never done a longer ride than the MS 150 three years ago. The coldest I have ridden in is about 45 degrees, last November. Physically I think I'm ready. But I'm very worried about clothing.

I don't have boots for over my shoes, I don't have fancy gloves (I've used cotton gloves under my summer biking gloves) and I don't have special riding pants. What I do have is a very light rain jacket (by Rain Shield http://www.rainshield.com/p_cycling.html), a wind-breaker type jacket by Gore, and running pants in three different thicknessess.

Does anyone know what the weather is like in southern California (San Diego, Alpine, Jacumba, Brawley, then Blythe, CA) in the beginning of March? Although it is finally above zero here in Minnesota, the roads are still WAY too icy to venture out on so I'm not going to get a chance to try any clothing suggestions before my trip. Also, I don't have a lot to spend on fancy stuff. But any suggestions for clothing ideas would be appreciated! Thanks for your help.