First proper winter ride
Discussion
Did you ensure the cuffs of the jacket were over the cuffs of the gloves? Otherwise water will just run down the jacket and into the gloves.
Generally when riding in wet/winter being warm is more important than being dry (dry is difficult/impossible to achieve when riding). Warm and wet is ok, cold and wet is horrible.
Generally when riding in wet/winter being warm is more important than being dry (dry is difficult/impossible to achieve when riding). Warm and wet is ok, cold and wet is horrible.
Vladimir said:
My "rules" are:
Over 15' - shorts, vest
Over 12' - shorts, short sleeved top
Under 12' - shorts, long sleeved top
Under 10' - 3/4 shorts, short sleeved top, jacket
Under 5' - 3/4 shorts, long sleeved top, jacket, long finger gloves, Sealskinz socks, head warmer thingy
Under zero - walk
hmm it seems I'm not far from that, so we can call those rules "common sense" from now on Over 15' - shorts, vest
Over 12' - shorts, short sleeved top
Under 12' - shorts, long sleeved top
Under 10' - 3/4 shorts, short sleeved top, jacket
Under 5' - 3/4 shorts, long sleeved top, jacket, long finger gloves, Sealskinz socks, head warmer thingy
Under zero - walk
Agoogy said:
Vladimir said:
My "rules" are:
Over 15' - shorts, vest
Over 12' - shorts, short sleeved top
Under 12' - shorts, long sleeved top
Under 10' - 3/4 shorts, short sleeved top, jacket
Under 5' - 3/4 shorts, long sleeved top, jacket, long finger gloves, Sealskinz socks, head warmer thingy
Under zero - walk
hmm it seems I'm not far from that, so we can call those rules "common sense" from now on Over 15' - shorts, vest
Over 12' - shorts, short sleeved top
Under 12' - shorts, long sleeved top
Under 10' - 3/4 shorts, short sleeved top, jacket
Under 5' - 3/4 shorts, long sleeved top, jacket, long finger gloves, Sealskinz socks, head warmer thingy
Under zero - walk
I seem to be conforming to 'pro culture' these days and even now I'm in full tights with a couple of long sleeve layers and thin gloves. Was doing intervals this morning in Richmond Park and it certainly wasn't warm!
You can always take stuff off/unzip it, you can't put more on
Re riding in the rain, I tend to avoid driving rain as its unpleasant, rain rarely lasts a whole day in the UK, so I'll try and wait it out if possible, surface water isn't an issue with SKS radceblades, they really work (overshoes to stop the odd bit of spray every now and again). For commuting, I know in an hour I will only get so cold/wet so don't tend to care much about those.
You can always take stuff off/unzip it, you can't put more on
Re riding in the rain, I tend to avoid driving rain as its unpleasant, rain rarely lasts a whole day in the UK, so I'll try and wait it out if possible, surface water isn't an issue with SKS radceblades, they really work (overshoes to stop the odd bit of spray every now and again). For commuting, I know in an hour I will only get so cold/wet so don't tend to care much about those.
lol it aint winter yet, this time of year can be a PITA as you can get four seasons in a day. I think we are getting a taste for the cold weather, especially first thing in the morning out in the sticks, otherwise its settling @ 12/13 degrees here during the day which is balmy!!
I just had tights and a winter ls jersey on this morning, was fine for the the ambient temp, but there was a cold wind that cut through clothing, which was a pain, you city boys have it easy!!!
I try and avoid heavy rain, I don't mind it, I just cant be bothered with the hassle of drying all my kit when I get home, especially as my bike is kept inside my house. Although often when comuteing, you have no choice on the return leg, I spend enough time riding, I cant be arsed spending 20 minutes drying off and washing my kit.
I just had tights and a winter ls jersey on this morning, was fine for the the ambient temp, but there was a cold wind that cut through clothing, which was a pain, you city boys have it easy!!!
I try and avoid heavy rain, I don't mind it, I just cant be bothered with the hassle of drying all my kit when I get home, especially as my bike is kept inside my house. Although often when comuteing, you have no choice on the return leg, I spend enough time riding, I cant be arsed spending 20 minutes drying off and washing my kit.
My issue is what I set off in at 9am will be what I'm wearing come 3-4pm....
I can unzip stuff, but I can't be doing carrying clothes I don't need or wearing too much wet stuff towards the end...
I'm thinking:
Long sleeve top
Thin waterproof jacket (rolls into a tiny package)
Shorts
Overshoes
Helmet/Buff/glasses/mitts
I can unzip stuff, but I can't be doing carrying clothes I don't need or wearing too much wet stuff towards the end...
I'm thinking:
Long sleeve top
Thin waterproof jacket (rolls into a tiny package)
Shorts
Overshoes
Helmet/Buff/glasses/mitts
The weather makes little difference to me TBH. The key difference is long or short sleeves in my merino tops and leggings vs shorts and the addition of a waterproof top when it's raining. I tend to run very hot so simply adjust my temperature by changing effort. Seems to work for me in ice, snow, or blazing sun.
Vladimir said:
My "rules" are:
Over 15' - shorts, vest
Over 12' - shorts, short sleeved top
Under 12' - shorts, long sleeved top
Under 10' - 3/4 shorts, short sleeved top, jacket
Under 5' - 3/4 shorts, long sleeved top, jacket, long finger gloves, Sealskinz socks, head warmer thingy
Under zero - walk
THE Rules you are breaking are 1 and 7 and probably a few more! Over 15' - shorts, vest
Over 12' - shorts, short sleeved top
Under 12' - shorts, long sleeved top
Under 10' - 3/4 shorts, short sleeved top, jacket
Under 5' - 3/4 shorts, long sleeved top, jacket, long finger gloves, Sealskinz socks, head warmer thingy
Under zero - walk
MadDad said:
No, no, no, no - cycling is a mysterious and moody sport that transcends common sense, governed by a set of rules administered by faceless hardmen of the sport - rules that 'normal' people could not begin to comprehend! Look at any of the Rapha films, only a true cyclist would understand the pain and suffering 'proper' cyclists endure, indeed enjoy!
It's true - I usually ride in just a lycra thong wearing thorn filled hobnail shoes and a maniacs grin. I cycle up 25% hills in my highest gear too.Grand - eh?!
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