Leg & Arm Warmers or Cold Weather Gear

[Selkie]

Knee/leg warmers are a good investment. I wear knee warmers when the temps are in mid to upper 50s and leg warmers, from mid 50s to upper 40s. When it's really cold out (in the 30s and below), I wear knee or leg warmers under tights.

Arm warmers (Terry boleros) are great too, but it's probably better to invest in long-sleeved base layers (wool is best). You can wear them under short-sleeve jerseys and wear them with other layers on colder days.

[sundial]

I rarely use my leg/arm warmers. Instead, I wear a mid weight wool jersey and capri length bottoms. It's pretty comfortable in the mid- 50/70 F degree range and I don't have to keep up with 4 pieces.

[Big Rabbit]

Thanks, ladies, for your suggestions. I guess it's time to invest in something for the cooler temps. My shorts can be a little chilly on the knees.

[Catrin]

Thanks, ladies, for your suggestions. I guess it's time to invest in something for the cooler temps. My shorts can be a little chilly on the knees.

I really like my leg warmers for anything below 57 degrees or so - it differs from person to person depending on how your extremities tolerate the temps with the wind. I need something on my arms below 65 degrees though - if it is overcast have been known to wear a long-sleeved jersey below 69...

[tctrek]

Thanks, ladies, for your suggestions. I guess it's time to invest in something for the cooler temps. My shorts can be a little chilly on the knees.

You can just pull a pair of tights or regular exercise capri/knickers over your bike shorts too. I have a hard time keeping up leg warmers... they continuously roll down even when I tuck them under the leg opening on my shorts. It drives me nuts.

During weather where it goes from cool to warm during the day, it's just important that you can get this layer off and stuff it in a pocket or something when it gets too warm.

[Nessa]

I love my knee and my arm warmers....if I get hot I just push them down and go on!

[colby]

I LOVE my arm warmers, but I also use them for running, so they become a little more indispensable than if I were just wearing them for riding. For riding, they are most useful during fall and spring. Once the weather gets too cool for riding, I switch to heavier weight long sleeve jerseys and/or baselayers and/or jackets.

I have yet to get into knee/leg warmers - though I considered it when we were on our fall cycling tour. I brought them and wanted to try them out, but then the weather got way too warm.