What do you wear for cold weather riding?

[XMcShiftersonX]

I'll ride outside as long as the ground is dry. Last year the coldest it got was low 30's. I only wore my craft all weather jacket and pants together along with a craft baklava, full fingered gloves, and shoe covers once when it was in the mid-30's and I actually was sweating. The rest of the winter I wore my Craft jacket with leg warmers (and a jersey and shorts), with shoes covers, full fingered gloves, and the Baklava until the weather got up to about 55 degrees, trading the Baklava in for a headband that covered my ears at about 45 degrees. I have yet to wear my craft long sleeve undershirt which is rated for like 25+ degrees, it just wasn't cold enough last year (I'm not complaining!). So, it's good I have room to add on more layers in case it gets colder, but that's not too likely for the Washington area. It's trial and error though figuring out how much you do and don't need.

-Jessica

[blackhillsbiker]

I rode down to -20° last winter. Merino wool baselayer, really warm mittens, wool socks, wool sweater, insulated boots, down jacket (or down sweater and shell if above 0°), ski goggles, merino beanie under my helmet, merino buff, and plenty of kleenex in my pockets. I have studded snow tires. I found that I enjoy winter commuting more than summer commuting. Heat is more likely to make me wimp out than cold.

Deb

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Merino wool. It's not just for breakfast anymore.

[malkin]

Except for the laundry, I think cold weather (teens down to mid- single digits F) is easier than hot weather (triple digits F).