Quote Originally Posted by Di bear View Post
Is anyone else having unusually cold weather this time of year? I know I live way up north and in the land of three to four feet of snow, but 40s and low 50s isn't exactly my idea of almost-June weather. Ugh.
I know what you mean. I'm further south, but I don't think we've had a high over 65F this week... and most of my bike time it's been in the 50s. At *noon*.

I have a rain jacket that makes a nice windbreaker. It is very comfortable in this kind of weather. I've also got a wide selection of thin wool sweaters. Layering a sweater over a camisole, short sleeve T or long sleeve T works well... I figure out what to pick based on the predicted high temperature and how windy it is. I'm more comfortable in long pants, so I wear them. If a bike specific bottom is most comfortable for you, try layering it with running tights or using long knickers.

If you're warm and comfortable on the bike, it's easier to get out and ride. I'd rather take an extra layer and not need it than come back early because I was freezing.

I'm still craving nice hot meals. A bean or potato soup tastes *good* and warms me up without leaving me feeling stuffed. Spinach and other green salads aren't warm, but the *fresh* veggies make me feel good. And lettuce is definitely in season *g*.