January rides -- outdoors!!

[ridebikeme]

Got out mid afternoon yesterday, although had to ride the roads as opposed to the trails. Like most parts of the country, the temps/rain have left the trails where once you step foot on them you end up crashing through the top layer to 6-7 inches below. But all of that will change when either a snowmobile goes through or they groom. Either way, the roads are enough of a challenge with 2-3" thick ice on the sides.

Took the FATBIKE out and had a blast! Temps were about 15 when I started with wind anywhere from 5-15MPH.

I wore:
Gortex shell
Smartwool top
Windproof vest

swix base layer on the bottom
Swix Universal pants

Toko Lobster mitts... the best that I have ever found!
Wool Buff
LG skull cap
Thin Smartwool footies
Ficsher OTX boots... like Crankin, I generally switch to flats in the winter.
+++ I did just buy a pair of Toko Boot Covers, much heavier than any of the cycling booties I've ever seen, so will try them along with my Mavic shoes here soon.