Not sure how many cyclists are around. Anyways, what functional but weirdo looking gear do you use once it starts getting colder?

  • spiffy_spaceman@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    I have lots because Colorado falls are roller coasters with temp.

    On “warm” 50⁰ days, I’m usually do a base layer of a Nike pro lycra shirt and shorts, then typical jersey and shorts with arm and knee warmers.

    On cooler days, same bases, but with a warmer jersey and maybe fleece knickers or tights. The fleece cycling gear is always smaller than the summer gear and stretches less as well, so I find it very uncomfortable. Maybe lycra booties, ear warmer and comfy gloves (love the head gloves from Costco).

    If I’m crazy and it’s under 20⁰, then a very warm capo jacket over a long sleeve base layer and 2 layers of tights sandwiching my shorts (or a unique pair of pearl izumi wind proof tights), warm pearl gloves, warm hat and neoprene booties. If I’m lucky, I’ll last an hour.

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    2 years ago

    I live in a rainy but not snowy place, so take this with a grain of (non road) salt, but I just use a rain shell (pants, gloves, jacket) and then a fleece under that. Sometimes a second fleece if it’s going to be bitching cold.

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    2 years ago

    I tend to run pretty hot, so it doesn’t take much for me to stay warm so if I’m going to be active outside in the cold weather, whether it’s hiking, biking, or the rare occasion I get it into my head that I’m going to try running/jogging, usually I’ll throw on some under armor and then something lightweight over top so that I’m not that fat weirdo running around in skintight spandex. It might even just be shorts and a sleeveless shirt over the base layer to hide any obscene or unsightly bulges.

    Then usually gloves, a hat, warm socks, and if it’s really frigid out, a bandana over my nose and mouth to warm up/humidify the air I’m breathing a bit.

    Then I’ll bring a jacket with me for when I’m finished or taking a break.