Oh, ha...yes. I did get a good deal on the first pair of shorts I tried...though I ended up not liking them. TE needs to stock the PI Symphony Cut shorts *hint hint*Originally Posted by Zen
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02-15-2010, 01:16 PM #1
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02-15-2010, 02:25 PM #2
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Welcome!
Gloves, gloves, GLOVES. They provide additional padding, and most importantly, protect your hands if you fall.
Remember to dress in layers. Clearance racks this time of year are a great place to stock up. Moisture wicking long & short sleeve t-shirts are great for layering and cheaper than jerseys. My best investment was a neon yellow jacket (for visibility) with zip off sleeves. Good all year round and perfect for those chilly mornings that warm up.
(Support your LBS. You want them to still be in business when you're in a pinch.)Last edited by TrekTheKaty; 02-15-2010 at 02:28 PM.
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02-15-2010, 02:52 PM #3
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Welcome mama! I would also suggest some arm warmers, knee warmers and a vest....or jacket with zip-off sleeves like Trek suggested. They are relatively inexpensive and are great for nippy mornings. You can turn a short sleeve jersey and bike shorts into a long sleeve jersey and capris in a heartbeat and when it warms up, you can roll them up and pack them away in a jersey pocket for the remainder of the ride. I bought a neon yellow vest a couple years ago on clearance that I use all the time....even when I run in the winter. Some jackets have zip-off sleeves AND they have a self-storing pocket that you can strap around your waist when you arent' using it.
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02-15-2010, 05:47 PM #4
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Thanks you guys! It is a bit overwhelming and I want to buy everything! So far I have added two jerseys and gloves to the knickers. I am going to buy a jacket too...Capoforma Fiora Thermal Jacket...this week. I am planning on getting some shoe covers to cover my tennis shoes until I can save up for some regular shoes. I haven't been this excited about doing something in a long time! My husband says it's been since I was pregnant with the kiddos and couldn't get enough of reading about babies online and in magazines. It is a great feeling...just wish it would warm up to the 30s at least!! The last two days it has been in the negatives with the windchill.
Thank you guys for the welcome and advice. I really appreciate it!!!
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