Dressing for the weather - basic question

[shootingstar]

Past week, I've started to wear long walking shorts for cycling now. It's been starting off at 50 degrees F and going up. My knee length cycling shorts are busted..

But interestingly I know every cycling season, by fall, my bare legs become accustomed to cycling under more cooler temperatures. So by then, I'm cycling in shorts at 42 degrees F or so. Whereas right now for spring, I find that abit too cold.

But outside, we see many joggers and cyclists in their shorts right now.

[indysteel]

I tend to wear knickers in this kind of weather. I'd probably wear a light jacket, too. V's advice is good for long sustained climbs and long descents, but the climbing around here is a bit different.

[Catrin]

I tend to wear knickers in this kind of weather. I'd probably wear a light jacket, too. V's advice is good for long sustained climbs and long descents, but the climbing around here is a bit different.

I wore knickers yesterday and they were fine, I was just thinking that I am going to be working harder today However the temps aren't supposed to get much over 60. It is true we don't have the opportunity around here for long sustained climbs and long descents, and on my Trek I've no place to put anything that I might take off.

I only have one jacket, so will wear that with a sleeveless jersey underneath it. I am thinking the jersey material will wick sweat better than a tank-top that I wear for spinning.

I hope my friends don't get overly bored riding with me, they are much better than I. However they know where I am, and as one of them is my personal trainer I suspect/hope that they will push me to improve I suspect they just being there will be the push I need!

[artifactos]

My boyfriend competed in a triathlon yesterday (temperature was under 40 degrees when they ran out from the pool to start the bike section) and he was the FIRST person off on the bike (about 40-50 people before him) smart enough to a) wear socks b) wear two layers of long-sleeves, including a softshell jacket (it was also windy!). The guy who won the event ran the whole thing shirtless, sockless, with essentially hotpants on. Looking at him made me shiver.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Lightweight merino wool. Keeps you toasty warm when you're chilly, but lets the air circulate so you stay dryer and can feel the breeze come through when you need it. Doesn't smell nasty like sweaty polyester either.
Wool. Not just for breakfast anymore.

[Catrin]

Lightweight merino wool. Keeps you toasty warm when you're chilly, but lets the air circulate so you stay dryer and can feel the breeze come through when you need it. Doesn't smell nasty like sweaty polyester either.
Wool. Not just for breakfast anymore.

I forgot that I have two short sleeve merino wool jerseys - Swabo. They fit a little better than I would like (more cycling will take care of that) but as it will be under my jacket that is ok. I had forgotten about them, thanks for the reminder - even if you didn't know you were reminding me

[ny biker]

I got Shebeest capris for just this type of weather. It does help to keep the knees warm, but the capris are not too much if you start to warm up on the ride.