Alrighty, here is a list of my winter-below-20 degrees-riding-attire. When I get home tonight, I'll have DH take a few pics and I'll post what I look like. (
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Feet:
- whatever wool/wool blend socks I can find in my sock drawer. I don't do cotton, my feet will freeze! Learned that one while running!
- Specialized Taho cycling shoes
- Gator neoprene booties
Legs:
- cycling shorts
- heavy weight tights. These aren't cycling specific, actually they are running tights but they work wonderfully for cycling (lightweight and warm).
- wind pants. Got these at REI and love them. They aren't bulky, have zippered legs and really do stop the wind.
Torso:
- light-weight long sleeved, wicking base layer.
- long sleeved jersey
- arm skins
- storm proof jacket. Got one at REI that is water proof and wind proof. Tested it out in last Thursday's snowy afternoon ride and it worked really well.
Head/face
- Headsweats fleece skull cap
- Gator face mask. I love this thing! Keeps my face toasty, well as ear parts that the Headsweats didn't cover.
- Helmet, duh!
Hands
- Thinsulate lined, wind proof, water proof gloves. Again, not cycling specific, but they work really well.
On my ride home, if the temperatures rise above thirty degrees, I will stuff the wind pants and arm skins in my pack. I will also switch out my gloves for a pair of Specialized winter riding gloves.
Hope that helps!
Four wheels move the body, two wheels move the soul.
2010 Kelson custom/Brooks B17 Imperial
2009 Masi/Terry Damselfly
2004 Specialized Dulce Elite/Terry Damselfly
2003 Gary Fisher Tassajara/unknown saddle
1987 Bridgestone 100/Terry Liberator X