need to keep the coooold wind out of my ears! and giro helmet ?

[southtxrider]

Thanks everyone for your input Those buffs look cool! I have lots of options now

Triskeliongirl: I live in the San Antonio area too I thought today was COLD though, so I am a wimp! LOL But also, I already had earaches from a sinus issue, so that didn't help.

My lbs is Bike World and I rode with them today (the short ride) and looked at the ear cover options at the store after we got back - I dont have tons of hair, but I know I would not like or even necessarily need the skull cap. I tried on the band, but wanted to see what else was out there before I bought one.

I layered today - sports bra, then a champion dryfit tank top, then a sheebest ss jersey, then a "street" hoodie and then my PI windbreaker (see, told you I was a wimp ). Funny thing is I grabbed my bike SHORTS instead of my knickers LOL But my legs really weren't that cold thankfully.

So you wore your vest with arm warmers and a SS jersey I presume?

I am anxious to try some riding up in the Boerne area. Do you ride with a group?

[Triskeliongirl]

Thanks everyone for your input Those buffs look cool! I have lots of options now

So you wore your vest with arm warmers and a SS jersey I presume?

I am anxious to try some riding up in the Boerne area. Do you ride with a group?

Yesterday, I started out with shorts, a SS jersey, arm warmers, leg warmers and a light shebeast wind vest. At about 10:30am I took off the arm and leg warmers. Today I thought it was colder, so I wore tights, a long sleeve jersey and wind vest, and wished I had arm and leg warmers to rip off at the halfway point (although I did take off my vest which I don't usually do). I ride with the san antonio wheelmen. Just google us. Its a good group. Bikeworld (broadway) is my LBS too. I live in Monte Vista.

[GLC1968]

Another vote for a Buff!! I have been wearing it in the winter weather (and pulling it down over my ears) and it's great. It fits under the helmet easily.

I also wore it all summer to tame my wild curls under my helmet and it was great. I'd wet it down, put it over my hair and it kept me cool in 100 degree heat.

Buff's are AWESOME!! (LL Bean sells the polar version that has fleece on one end...Terry sells a few styles...REI carries them....) Now...if only TE would start carrying them, I'd be all set! *hint, hint*

[southtxrider]

Yesterday, I started out with shorts, a SS jersey, arm warmers, leg warmers and a light shebeast wind vest. At about 10:30am I took off the arm and leg warmers. Today I thought it was colder, so I wore tights, a long sleeve jersey and wind vest, and wished I had arm and leg warmers to rip off at the halfway point (although I did take off my vest which I don't usually do). I ride with the san antonio wheelmen. Just google us. Its a good group. Bikeworld (broadway) is my LBS too. I live in Monte Vista.

I have my wheelmen application all filled out and ready to mail! I did that yesterday after I realized I enjoyed the group ride at Bike World. I live at Medina Lake Hopefully I will meet you soon at a Wheelmen event

I frequent the Bike World on 1604. My favorite mechanic is Greg. He is the nicest guy! The sales guy that seems to know the most...I always forget his name! Grrr. But I look for him everytime. Abel the manager is nice too. J.D. (the older gal that works there) led our ride on Sunday and she is a hoot

Thanks again everyone for the advice!

[Triskeliongirl]

Yes, Greg is really nice. He use to work at the Broadway shop, and brokered an amazing deal for my husband on a crash warranty replacement trek 5500frameset. PM me next time you are gonna do a wheelmen ride, or look for the women on the terry bike (only one with a 700c rear wheel, 24" front wheel, white with blue designs) and be sure to say hello at the ride start. We do most wheelmen rides on the weekends, although we are travling for thanksgiving.

[Pedal Wench]

Third cheer for Buffs! If it's just cold, I wear it like a traditional headband - back of neck up to top of head. But, if it's REALLY chilly, I wear it under my chin and then up, so front of neck up to top of head. This lets me tuck my chin in, or even wear it up over my mouth to warm my breath. I like that either way, I can easily slip it down as a neck gaiter in just a second if I get too hot. Plus, for some reason, my hair doesn't look as nasty afterwards when I wear the buff -- less helmet-hair.

[TsPoet]

4th vote for buffs. But, on cold days add a 180. These things are terribly uncomfortable for helmetless wear, but for some reason they are comfy wrapped around the helmet straps. I like them better than the ear bags because I lose things, easier not to lose.
http://www2.llbean.com/product/23688.htm

You can't tell from the photo - but the strap goes around the back of the neck, not over the head, so this doesn't get in the way of the helmet.

[postiechic]

But, on cold days add a 180. These things are terribly uncomfortable for helmetless wear, but for some reason they are comfy wrapped around the helmet straps. I like them better than the ear bags because I lose things, easier not to lose.

180 huh you guys have some of the coolest things!!

V