Comments on: How to Dress for Cold Weather http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Choosing Your Winter Cycling Clothing / Paddle and Trail Blog http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-684709 Choosing Your Winter Cycling Clothing / Paddle and Trail Blog Mon, 02 Jan 2012 02:15:30 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-684709 [...] http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/ [...] [...] http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/ [...]

]]> By: Niki Cunningham http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-606718 Niki Cunningham Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:44:07 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-606718 Hey! I use your recommendations religiously and you are always right! Thanks so much. BUT I am just realizing that you jump from "In the 40s," to "Below 30." What do you do in the 30s?? Hey! I use your recommendations religiously and you are always right! Thanks so much. BUT I am just realizing that you jump from “In the 40s,” to “Below 30.” What do you do in the 30s??

]]> By: Slug http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-561190 Slug Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:03:14 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-561190 My outfit for 10-30 degree weather consists of jeans, some warm mittens, and a semi-warm jacket. My outfit for 10-30 degree weather consists of jeans, some warm mittens, and a semi-warm jacket.

]]> By: Andrew Fuqua http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-418787 Andrew Fuqua Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:08:02 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-418787 Here's what I wear in a quick to read table: http://www.andrewfuqua.com/2010/01/cold-weather-cycling.html Nice article, Nick, and great comments too. Here’s what I wear in a quick to read table: http://www.andrewfuqua.com/2010/01/cold-weather-cycling.html

Nice article, Nick, and great comments too.

]]> By: Bike Tour Preparation:P3 – Pack Up! | Bike Shop Hub | Bike Shop Hub http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-373472 Bike Tour Preparation:P3 – Pack Up! | Bike Shop Hub | Bike Shop Hub Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:59:27 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-373472 [...] Various Bike Weather Clothing [...] [...] Various Bike Weather Clothing [...]

]]> By: How to love your bike when it’s cold outside. « Wheeled Migration http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-166458 How to love your bike when it’s cold outside. « Wheeled Migration Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:15:48 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-166458 [...] There is an elite class of everyday people who love to Icebike, but even fewer who bicycle tour in foul weather. In the end, everything comes back to layers. [...] [...] There is an elite class of everyday people who love to Icebike, but even fewer who bicycle tour in foul weather. In the end, everything comes back to layers. [...]

]]> By: Laura http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-152812 Laura Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:53:45 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-152812 I found this article very useful! I'm going to tab it in my favorites. In addition to wearing the appropriate attire. Once you finish riding it's a good idea to drink some hot tea. This will soothe the body. Also, breath in the hot vapors. The dry/cold air is harsh on the lungs. I found this article very useful! I’m going to tab it in my favorites. In addition to wearing the appropriate attire. Once you finish riding it’s a good idea to drink some hot tea. This will soothe the body. Also, breath in the hot vapors. The dry/cold air is harsh on the lungs.

]]> By: jay http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-150847 jay Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:05:03 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-150847 Really good advice. I'm always telling everyone who's reticent about the winter ride that it's all about layering and thermals. I ride in Chicago, and from what I understand the weather here is comparable to NY, snow and all. This is pretty much exactly the way I dress up, except my long underwear doesn't come out until around ten or fifteen degrees, otherwise I get way too hot. I also don't have a windbreaker, I have a very thick hoodie that cuts the wind and keeps me warm, and it lets me keep my hood up underneath the helmet to keep my head and ears warm. I'll usually tie a bandana across my face. When it's really cold out (lower teens and single digits), I break out the balaclava. As for gloves, I like to use the mittens that double as fingerless gloves when you fold them back, it makes for a lot more dexterity with locks and helmets. When it's really cold, I'll wear a pair of thin knit gloves underneath. Fenders are essential, but when it's really slushy out my feet tend to get pretty wet despite them. I got a pair of galoshes (or "rubber overshoe") to wear when it's raining or the slush is overwhelming. They work great and really help to cut the wind (I wear shoes like yours). The only downside was that they cost almost thirty dollars, but it was worth it to not have wet socks. Plus, when everything else like gloves and long sleeved shirts are either very cheap or already somewhere in your closet, it takes some of the bite off of the price. Really good advice. I’m always telling everyone who’s reticent about the winter ride that it’s all about layering and thermals. I ride in Chicago, and from what I understand the weather here is comparable to NY, snow and all. This is pretty much exactly the way I dress up, except my long underwear doesn’t come out until around ten or fifteen degrees, otherwise I get way too hot. I also don’t have a windbreaker, I have a very thick hoodie that cuts the wind and keeps me warm, and it lets me keep my hood up underneath the helmet to keep my head and ears warm. I’ll usually tie a bandana across my face. When it’s really cold out (lower teens and single digits), I break out the balaclava. As for gloves, I like to use the mittens that double as fingerless gloves when you fold them back, it makes for a lot more dexterity with locks and helmets. When it’s really cold, I’ll wear a pair of thin knit gloves underneath. Fenders are essential, but when it’s really slushy out my feet tend to get pretty wet despite them. I got a pair of galoshes (or “rubber overshoe”) to wear when it’s raining or the slush is overwhelming. They work great and really help to cut the wind (I wear shoes like yours). The only downside was that they cost almost thirty dollars, but it was worth it to not have wet socks. Plus, when everything else like gloves and long sleeved shirts are either very cheap or already somewhere in your closet, it takes some of the bite off of the price.

]]> By: iseestupidpeople http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-149439 iseestupidpeople Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:29:11 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-149439 Riding in traffic wearing black, gray, and camouflage will get you hit much more frequently. Riding in traffic wearing black, gray, and camouflage will get you hit much more frequently.

]]> By: Dan http://www.commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-143892 Dan Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:06:18 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2006/11/01/how-to-dress-for-cold-weather/#comment-143892 Celeste, what's the difference? They make wind breakers in all colors if that's the point. The pants don't need to be military fatigues, just something lighter than jeans. I just use dockers. I've used jeans too though. I have no problem with cotton, but I don't bike in snow like the Swedish gent. That's what skis are for. Celeste, what’s the difference? They make wind breakers in all colors if that’s the point. The pants don’t need to be military fatigues, just something lighter than jeans. I just use dockers. I’ve used jeans too though. I have no problem with cotton, but I don’t bike in snow like the Swedish gent. That’s what skis are for.

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