Cool/Cold Weather Gear

[Melalvai]

It's great that you're thinking ahead but what a time to be thinking about warm clothes! lol

lph has a chart she made using her logs of what clothes she wore and what the temp was. It's all in celsius and uses words like "buff" that I wasn't entirely familiar with.

Balaclava for the face. Base layer that is wicking, a layer for warmth, and a windblock layer.

Don't overdress, sweat is your worst enemy in the cold because it freezes quick.

Don't overstuff, cutting off circulation to your extremities makes them colder even though they have so many layers.

Extremities (hands, feet, ears, nose) are the hardest and need the most protection.

[indysteel]

It's great that you're thinking ahead but what a time to be thinking about warm clothes! lol

Ugh; it pains me when I start to see "new arrivals" on TE's website for cold weather riding. Although after the summer we've had, I would gladly welcome some cold temps. Maybe.

Since everybody has otherwise given such great advice as to what to wear, I'll offer this bit of advice that's actually served me well (although others may totally disagree). Several years ago, somebody told me to "ride the temperature." For instance, if it's 35 F degrees, plan on doing no more than 35 miles. I think there are other factors to consider, like wind speed and how sunny it is, but it's not a bad place to start.

[malkin]

Buff is "multifunctional headwear."
I'm not sure if that makes it more or less rare and exotic than temperatures in celsius.