How do they do it - Student Riders!

[Crankin]

Yes, it is amazing that my older son has not lost a coat since he graduated from college and he wears a hat, gloves, and a scarf all of the time. He once lost his brother's winter coat, that he had worn because he liked the color better! Although he did lose his backpack about a year ago; the same LL Bean one I bought him in 1992.
My other son still has his winter coat I bought him in HS. He doesn't need it too much in San Diego, but when he was stationed in VA, he wore it. He doesn't lose it, because he keeps it in the back of his Subaru.

[Tuckervill]

My legs, being well-insulated, are better able to take cold weather, and therefore if the weather is iffy, I'd opt to cover my upper half rather than my lower half. When I come in from a cold run and get in the shower, I am often surprised to feel how cold the skin on my outer thighs is (even when wearing pants)! I never notice outside.

Karen

[Mr. Bloom]

After starting this post, I researched some more and actually found the frostbite table.

At those temps, assuming a 15mph ride, it would actually take about 30 minutes for frostbite to set in. So, a couple miles on the bike - while unpleasant - may not be dangerous to the skin or extremities...but as for me, I wouldn't have done it when I was 20 (and the top of my head was naturally insulated then!)

[LadyinWhite]

I ask myself "How do they do it" all the time - I'm the advisor for the brand new Monmouth University Cycling Team and although they have moved their training indoors for the winter, the team still heads out 1x a week to ride out of doors for 50 - 80 miles in just arm warmers, tights and gloves for "winter gear".

They say "Come on Theresa! 7am - join us!"


ummmmm... I don't think so!