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Good advice

This was the first time I've ridden when it was below 60F, and found it to be a learning experience.

I wore a lightweight pair of wool/synthetic hiking socks. That was OK for the 40s, but will look into shoe covers for colder rides.

The cycling jacket I ordered has back vents too. I'll have to play with layering until I get it right. Hadn't thought about a thermal cycling jersey.

I definitely don't want to freeze while I'm changing a tube. Will err to the side of warmth.

Thanks!

In response to this post by Hokie360

Posted: 12/11/2017 at 10:22AM

Got out for a bike ride this afternoon -- EDGEMAN 12/11/2017 12:18AM

Can't speak to a bicycle, but I drew the line at 40 deg for a motorcycle -- Tafkam Hokie 12/11/2017 11:29PM

The key is to avoid sweating. Sometimes you wear things that seem -- KeithHokie89 12/11/2017 12:24PM

A balaclava is your friend for cold weather -- Monk of McBride 12/11/2017 09:47AM

Trying to get something that will work with my bicycle helmet is tough -- EDGEMAN 12/11/2017 10:24AM

That's usually what I use. My helmet has a knob adjustment -- Hokie360 12/11/2017 12:46PM

You'll want shoe covers too, if you don't already have them. -- Hokie360 12/11/2017 09:39AM

^^ this. My feet are the problem below 40. Gonna get some Bontrager booties ** -- Hokie Bird 94 12/11/2017 11:17AM

Good advice -- EDGEMAN 12/11/2017 10:22AM

I ride in sub 40 degrees for months a year. head and hands are the key ** -- ColoradoGobbler 12/11/2017 2:57PM

And you'll want to try on the shoe covers first, to make sure -- Hokie360 12/11/2017 12:48PM

Good advice

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