Touring VT in September

[anakiwa]

I just don't know what to do for "evening wear" - is there such a thing in VT?

No

Think pants and sweaters for night-time, but I'd come prepared for anything (one pair of shorts is probably easy to throw in, and you'd probably be smart to think in layers for the off-the-bike clothing as well). By September it's usually cooled off some, but you never know, there could always be a late warm spell.

Where are you riding?

[Grog]

If you're going to be in the mountains, I'd err on the side of warmth.

I was touring there in August and in the early mornings (say between 6:30 and 9am) and evenings (after 8-9pm) it was rather cool. Many mornings I started with armwarmers and sometimes even a vest. Evenings I was always wearing long pants and a long-sleeve something plus often a jacket. If you do not tend to feel cold like me, you might not need so much.

Lucky you, it's going to be beautiful!!

[LisaB]

Hey Grog, I tend to run cold too, that's why I'm concerned

Lisa - we'll be in B&Bs and motels, no camping this time (hooray!). The plan is to eat out every night if we can, otherwise its grocery store/liquor store/dinner on the room floor.

Anakiwa - we're riding this Burlington to Burlington loop: http://adventurecycling.com/routes/greenmtnsloop.cfm

Sounds like I can skip the shorts, stick with Gramiccis, Smartwools and a sweater and call it good for "evening wear."

Next decision: how to convince my husband that bike shoes and Keens need at least one more pair of shoes to be enough.

[Crankin]

I did a tour in Vt. in mid October. It was a long weekend tour and most of the other people were from the midwest and tri athletes; cycling was not their firts sport, it was clear they were runners. They came in cotton socks and shorts! We came with tights, LS jerseys (wool), rain jackets, booties, wool socks. It was 38 in the morning and never got above 50. I know it was a few weeks later than you are planning, but i would go on the side of being cautious. I am always cold, too, even on the climbs.