windstopper gloves
baklava (not sure on spelling there!)
turtleneck base layer
baklava (not sure on spelling there!)
turtleneck base layer
The Right Gear
Just wondering what suggesting could be giving to newer riders during this time of year.
Thank you Carl and the LM Team Average Riders who came out Thanksgiving Day. This was truely my coldest riding experience. A bit under dress and unprepared.
Clip in pedals and one Shoe. LOL
I was browsing some sights to build my clothes and accessories collection and just wanted ideas on Fall/Winter wear.
What essentials do you suggest?
Thank you Carl and the LM Team Average Riders who came out Thanksgiving Day. This was truely my coldest riding experience. A bit under dress and unprepared.
Clip in pedals and one Shoe. LOL
I was browsing some sights to build my clothes and accessories collection and just wanted ideas on Fall/Winter wear.What essentials do you suggest?
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Isn't that a Greek desert Neen....Neen said:
You sweet tooth you
Do you cycle with a few instead of the run of the mill cliff bar.
Missed you on the allamuchy ride.
I got nothing useful to add....
I can offer some insight...
As one who rides in any kind of weather.
You will feel the cold from your feet, ears and hands first. Once those are covered things feel a lot better.
First I would suggest booties, the neoprene ones from Performance are great. Most times I ride with regular socks that way, when it's really cold ski socks.
If nothing else, skiing gloves will do the trick, although you'll have to get used to the limited dexterity. 661 makes nice winter riding gloves if you can afford them.
Next a winter headband will usually be enough. Keep the greek pastry in a pocket though. The reasoning here is that you are going to sweat, and you don't want to hit a descent with a wet head in the cold. Trust me.
After that you can wear leayers for the bottom, make one of those windproof. It's almost never too much down there.
On the top try to wear things that don't hold moisture too much. Again you're going to alternately sweat uphill and coast downhill. On really cold days I'll wear a cycling jersey (takes moisture away from your body), a cycling winter vest (old stuff but windproof) and fleece over it (nice because the cycling vest looks ghetto).
Always take some sort of high energy food, riding in the cold is hard on the metabolism. Always tell someone where you're going if you're riding alone.
HTH,
Maurice
As one who rides in any kind of weather.
You will feel the cold from your feet, ears and hands first. Once those are covered things feel a lot better.
First I would suggest booties, the neoprene ones from Performance are great. Most times I ride with regular socks that way, when it's really cold ski socks.
If nothing else, skiing gloves will do the trick, although you'll have to get used to the limited dexterity. 661 makes nice winter riding gloves if you can afford them.
Next a winter headband will usually be enough. Keep the greek pastry in a pocket
though. The reasoning here is that you are going to sweat, and you don't want to hit a descent with a wet head in the cold. Trust me.After that you can wear leayers for the bottom, make one of those windproof. It's almost never too much down there.
On the top try to wear things that don't hold moisture too much. Again you're going to alternately sweat uphill and coast downhill. On really cold days I'll wear a cycling jersey (takes moisture away from your body), a cycling winter vest (old stuff but windproof) and fleece over it (nice because the cycling vest looks ghetto).
Always take some sort of high energy food, riding in the cold is hard on the metabolism. Always tell someone where you're going if you're riding alone.
HTH,
Maurice
Cliff bars are so old school
How was allamuchy? we did a very short Hartshorne ride before our turkey.
Hows that new baby doing?
How was allamuchy? we did a very short Hartshorne ride before our turkey.
Hows that new baby doing?
No New Baby! Quit spreading these stories.Neen said:
How am I supposed to meet nice single women on the trails if you keep
telling people I have another child??
I save all my energy for the SS, no baby making here
Definetely protect your outer extremeties 1st like Maurice said. Balacava , ski mask, running beanie depending on temps.
Some examples of how I dress depending on ride time temps (not hi for the day)
Anything above 55F I could get away with lycra shorts and short sleeve jersey,reg gloves
45-55 F Long sleeve jersey( or short sleeve with arm warmers) and thick shorts ,reg gloves
35-45 F thick shorts w/leg warmers , long slv jersey, light cycling jacket, maybe sock type booties, regular gloves.
25-35 F DH pants(not bulky by ankles and warm) w/ chamois shorts inside, long slv jersey, vest, cycling jacket, camelbak winter hose, balacava, neoperene gloves with 2nd set of old gloves that fit on top(when I get warm, stash away the 2nd one), neoperene booties .
15-25 F add , snowboard gloves, change vest for thick fleece, thick socks,neop-booties,(hope that suspension works in the cold and don't get frozen der. or pulleys)
Also gore-tex socks on top of regular ones on those cold wet rides.
All this stuff can get expensive so I buy these online mostly when they are on sale when I don't need them. I might start looking for some good deals on summer clothing now.
Some examples of how I dress depending on ride time temps (not hi for the day)
Anything above 55F I could get away with lycra shorts and short sleeve jersey,reg gloves
45-55 F Long sleeve jersey( or short sleeve with arm warmers) and thick shorts ,reg gloves
35-45 F thick shorts w/leg warmers , long slv jersey, light cycling jacket, maybe sock type booties, regular gloves.
25-35 F DH pants(not bulky by ankles and warm) w/ chamois shorts inside, long slv jersey, vest, cycling jacket, camelbak winter hose, balacava, neoperene gloves with 2nd set of old gloves that fit on top(when I get warm, stash away the 2nd one), neoperene booties .
15-25 F add , snowboard gloves, change vest for thick fleece, thick socks,neop-booties,(hope that suspension works in the cold and don't get frozen der. or pulleys)
Also gore-tex socks on top of regular ones on those cold wet rides.
All this stuff can get expensive so I buy these online mostly when they are on sale when I don't need them. I might start looking for some good deals on summer clothing now.
Thank You
All points given will be much to consider. I will look in to some of the itmes here. I clearly understand that riding and training is thje biggest key to stay on pace with the Team ride. My first step was the first bike now I'm seeking the right gear and the next bike. I will continue to ride when time allow and would like your training recomendations. I been on mtn bikes for years but this summer was when I decided to step it up and look forward to my first race. The LM team ride this summer was the start of my training.
All points given will be much to consider. I will look in to some of the itmes here. I clearly understand that riding and training is thje biggest key to stay on pace with the Team ride. My first step was the first bike now I'm seeking the right gear and the next bike. I will continue to ride when time allow and would like your training recomendations. I been on mtn bikes for years but this summer was when I decided to step it up and look forward to my first race. The LM team ride this summer was the start of my training.
jeez, im going to sound preechy...
when i first acquired this book, i read through it and dismissed it as for those who were"really serious"
then, when we met, my current girlfriend of 2.5 years handed me my ass on a "hard 20 mile" ride and told me that if I wanted to race(which i did) and wanted to spend time with her(which i did) and wanted to take my aspirations seriously then i needed to get this book and she would help coach me using it as a guide. I had been riding for about 8 years at the time and was quite fit, but the next year was the greatest leap of cycling ability ive EVER made. It will help you establish and attain your goals using the least time and effort possible.
more to your point, it has lots and lots of practical advice on winter training.
best of luck, and check out the "toe warmers" at the hardware store. youll find them right up at the counter.
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Get a copy of Joe Friel's "cyclists/or mountain bikers' training bible"thecaveman said:All points given will be much to consider. I will look in to some of the itmes here. I clearly understand that riding and training is thje biggest key to stay on pace with the Team ride. My first step was the first bike now I'm seeking the right gear and the next bike. I will continue to ride when time allow and would like your training recomendations. I been on mtn bikes for years but this summer was when I decided to step it up and look forward to my first race. The LM team ride this summer was the start of my training.
when i first acquired this book, i read through it and dismissed it as for those who were"really serious"
then, when we met, my current girlfriend of 2.5 years handed me my ass on a "hard 20 mile" ride and told me that if I wanted to race(which i did) and wanted to spend time with her(which i did) and wanted to take my aspirations seriously then i needed to get this book and she would help coach me using it as a guide. I had been riding for about 8 years at the time and was quite fit, but the next year was the greatest leap of cycling ability ive EVER made. It will help you establish and attain your goals using the least time and effort possible.
more to your point, it has lots and lots of practical advice on winter training.
best of luck, and check out the "toe warmers" at the hardware store. youll find them right up at the counter.
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