Must.ride.bicycle

[Kitsune06]

*huff*
When you're really going and warmed up, it doesn't take *that* much insulation. This from a wet PNW rider, 30-low 40s mornings, 20 mi round trip... Took about 2 mi to warm up but I wore regular socks, boots (I am *not* going to get stuck in that slushy snowy cr*p in thin little biking shoes, and *not* going to clip in where it's slippery or icy...) lycra shorts, thin, lightly insulated running pants, rain pants, nike dri-fit shirt, poly vest and waterproof/breatheable jacket... then neoprene gloves and windstopper beanie under-helmet for good measure.

rain and snow are inevitable factors. It's up to us to adapt.

Specialized, baby.... Innovate or die.

[Kano]

*huff*
When you're really going and warmed up, it doesn't take *that* much insulation. This from a wet PNW rider, 30-low 40s mornings, 20 mi round trip... Took about 2 mi to warm up but I wore regular socks, boots (I am *not* going to get stuck in that slushy snowy cr*p in thin little biking shoes, and *not* going to clip in where it's slippery or icy...) lycra shorts, thin, lightly insulated running pants, rain pants, nike dri-fit shirt, poly vest and waterproof/breatheable jacket... then neoprene gloves and windstopper beanie under-helmet for good measure.

rain and snow are inevitable factors. It's up to us to adapt.

Specialized, baby.... Innovate or die.

Kit, you say you're not wearing much insulation, but you've got THREE layers on -- plus the air layers in between! Sounds like at least as much as I wear when I go skiing! (and you've got two hats on!)

Karen in Boise