How cold does it have to be to stop you?

[7rider]

Yes they are VERY comfortable.
I recently bought a second pair just in case I lose my first pair.
here is what I get, one size fits all, I like the tortoiseshell:
http://www.eagleeyes.com/products/staclips/fitons.lasso
Here is a photo of me wearing them:
http://harmonias.com/L_riding1DSC02460.jpg
(that's a little helmet mirror sticking out front by the way)

Arrrrgghhhh!!!! Geezer Googles!!! Nooooooooooo!!!!! Say it ain't so!

Normally, 25 degree F, and/or snow/ice keep me off my bike. The past few mornings, it's been in the mid- to low-30's however, and I just haven't been motivated to ride. So, I take metro.

[Nokomis]

I'm still working on getting the right gear for really cold riding.

Last winter I showed up for the ride, as bundled up as I could be. I don't remember the exact temperature when we rolled out. I made it to the first intersection, and proceeded to turn right, circle the block, and end my ride straight away. The cold on the bridge of my nose, between my eyes was so intense I was getting an instant headache - that was too cold for me.

Fortunately, a few of my friends in the club opted for breakfast instead of a ride, so we hung out at the coffee shop for a couple hours.

[PamNY]

What an interesting discussion. I enjoyed the replies and the detailed information about clothing and other gear will be helpful. I have the world's worst watery eyes in cold weather -- I live close to the World Trade Center and that's the only post-9/11 symptom I still have. I signed up for the health surveys but they haven't asked about watery eyes yet.

I don't think I will tackle ice or snow yet. I've come close to wiping out on a Xootr from black ice and don't want to do that on a bike. Although biking on a frozen pond would be fun. I wonder if they'd let me on the ice rinks with a bike?

The length of time it takes to warm up on a bike may be a factor for me. I already envy the runners who can get moving right away.

Anyway, thanks for the info. Those of you who bike in serious cold and ice are inspiring -- whether I will follow your example or simply admire you from indoors remains to be seen.

Pam

[TrekTheKaty]

After this morning, the question is how windy? It was 50 degrees and and we rolled out with 2 light layers for a short, hilly ride. However, the wind kicked up and then my nose starting running. SO next time, I'll remember the kleenex. (weather was reporting "gusting to 18" when we got back to the house--no wonder I was having trouble holding my line).

[Flur]

It's 36 degrees with wind gusts up to 37mph and snowing. Right now. That's more than enough to stop me I'll be setting up the trainer this week.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Arrrrgghhhh!!!! Geezer Googles!!! Nooooooooooo!!!!! Say it ain't so!

Funny, I don't feel much like a geezer when I'm riding my bike.

[redrhodie]

Funny, I don't feel much like a geezer when I'm riding my bike.

I think they're cool, and I'm no geezer. Jackie O would have loved them. I think they're the ultimate. I hope they look as good on me!

[7rider]

Funny, I don't feel much like a geezer when I'm riding my bike.

Nor do you look like one....
it's just.......well........

[Jenerator]

On my coldest commute, I left the house at -9F, not too bad so long as I didn't go much faster than 15mph, then the tops of my legs started to notice the added wind chill. Neoprene face mask & goggles kept my face happy. The ride home was brutal though. Winds came in, which warmed things up, but the headwind made for a much longer ride!

As a friend once said "There's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing choices" If I layer correctly, I can be pretty happy for a while down to about 0F, below that, I don't have good enough boots or gloves to be happy for long.

[redrhodie]

Arrrrgghhhh!!!! Geezer Googles!!! Nooooooooooo!!!!! Say it ain't so!

Normally, 25 degree F, and/or snow/ice keep me off my bike. The past few mornings, it's been in the mid- to low-30's however, and I just haven't been motivated to ride. So, I take metro.

So, they're FINALLY here! I ordered them way back when this thread was fresh, and they just got here today. I think it took a month! Anyhoo, I like them. I may look like a geezer, but they are very comfortable, at least walking around my house. I'm not sure I'll get used to the yellow tint to everything. I'm more of a rose colored glasses-type

[lph]

Cool

But you look even cooler with pigtails and a monkey on your shoulder

[Aggie_Ama]

Nice specs Red!

It was 35 degrees this morning. I whined about walking to the car in the garage. I would really whine if my little car didn't fit in the garage and had been in the cold all night.

[ASammy1]

red- You look great in your new shades!

I have discovered that 30 F with a wind chill of 24 F is too cold for me. I probably would be ok with 30 if there wasn't any wind. I prefer to ride in 40 F or up.

Andrea

[redrhodie]

But you look even cooler with pigtails and a monkey on your shoulder

Thanks! The pigtails get in the way of the helmet. Safety first!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

So, they're FINALLY here! I ordered them way back when this thread was fresh, and they just got here today. I think it took a month! Anyhoo, I like them. I may look like a geezer, but they are very comfortable, at least walking around my house. I'm not sure I'll get used to the yellow tint to everything. I'm more of a rose colored glasses-type

Geezer?? ....You look totally UBER COOL in my opinion!