Quote Originally Posted by Jen View Post
Don't know what to wear in cold weather. I will be about 30 deg in the am and go up to abut 52 or 55. I will be near the water so it will be a little more humid but it will be windy. I was thinking of tights, I can take them off if I get hot, base layer, warm jersey(mid weight) and a water proof,wind proof vest. Is that enough or too much? Should I wear a century jacket instead? Never did a long ride in cold weather. Kinda new at this but very pumped. I hear the knee warmer fall down. I was going to wear bike shorts and put tights over them. HELP!
Definitely think in layers that can be removed as the day gets warmer.

For head: some kind of hat that fits under your helmet and covers your ears, and a helmet cover. As things warm up, first remove the helmet cover and then later the hat, too.

Torso: base layer, jersey, and jacket. Start unzipping as you warm, them start removing layers. If you're anything like me (or like me have a jacket that doesn't breathe/vent really well), you'll find your jersey and base layer a bit damp under your jacket so be careful about cooling down too quickly and getting chilled as you open up and unlayer.

Legs: tights over shorts, or just tights that are not too thick.

Feet: sock liners, wooly socks, shoes, and toe covers.

Hands: full finger winter gloves, but bring your regular riding gloves to change into later.