fall/winter cycle clothing

[goldfinch]

As the temps gets closer to the 30's, a balaclava is necessary (at least for me). The wind on the face/nose gets pretty cold and fast! I've a smartwool version that I like, my earband and skull cap are both synthetic (Gore) and work fine. It takes time to collect winter riding gear - it took me two seasons to collect what I do have but am set. Now as long as I don't "under-grow" my tights and shorts I will be happy

I have a wool buff that I am finding I like better than my balaclava. It is very adjustable so if I want my nose covered I can and if I dont it is easy to pull down. Plus, I like the extra wool around my neck.

[Catrin]

I have a wool buff that I am finding I like better than my balaclava. It is very adjustable so if I want my nose covered I can and if I dont it is easy to pull down. Plus, I like the extra wool around my neck.

I've thought about this, but so far what I have is working for me. Do you have a brand in particular that you recommend? I am really not for sure what a buff is, as I find different things when I go searching for them on the internet. Just curious.

[Blueberry]

Buff Go to tubular and scroll down for the merino one. Lots of places carry them.

[goldfinch]

Buff Go to tubular and scroll down for the merino one. Lots of places carry them.

Yup, these: http://www.buffusa.com/sports/collec...filter/tubular

Got mine at REI probably.

[Catrin]

I see why they are attractive - I will have to consider this - thanks for the links!

[Celeste1013]

Yup, these: http://www.buffusa.com/sports/collec...filter/tubular

Got mine at REI probably.

Very cool!

[Crankin]

Yes, there are winter road shoes. I have a pair of Shimano ones for my Speedplay X pedals. They are women specific and I had to order them from an on line shop in the UK to find a pair in my size! Now, I don't have to wear chemical heaters that often, as I rarely ride below 35 degrees. But, I could. I also have all sorts of booties (3 kinds) and toe warmers, but it's nice to just have to put on a pair of shoes with wool socks. I do use the toe warmers for temps in the 50s.
For some, they won't need women specific, but I wear size 37, so most men's shoes aren't made in that small of a size.

[Megustalaplaya]

I ordered the PI barrier covers for my shoes but gosh, they are tight! I think I may send them back for a medium. The chart said that a small would fit a shoe <39 and I wear a 38.

I went out for a ride today when it was 32 degrees and cloudy. I wore a thermal baselayer, thermal jersey, thermal tight, and a skullcap under the helmet and my core was just fine. For my feet I put 3 layers of newspaper under the shoe liner, wore a thermal wool sock, a grocery bag and then my shoes with a toe cover. My feet were warm enough for the 7 miles I did. I could have ridden farther but my fingers were painfully cold. So cold it was getting difficult to shift. Had to cut the ride short because of it. I am very encouraged that my feet were okay today!! Now I just have to fine a solution for my fingers and I just may be set for winter! So excited!