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November 24, 2005
1 fix, 3 to go
A few days ago I listed the weak points identified when riding in the cold. So far I have one semi-fix, which is to wear not only a thin cap under my helmet, but also to wear a stretch fabric tubular garment around my neck and chin. Many cold weather riders suggest balaclavas. I want to keep my mouth uncovered, partly to breathe, partly to keep from having a sopping wet balaclava when I arrive.
I tried long underwear beneath my tights for knees and theoretically for ankles. That was a bad choice. This evening I was late, riding hard with the long underware pinching my knees, leaving my ankles unprotected. It did nothing for the wind, either. At least it didn't bunch up around the crotch.
My gloves, rated to -5 C, just don't do it when the temperature goes down to around freezing. not sure what to do there. Maybe I need mittens.
I may need something for my eyes.
Posted by Mark at November 24, 2005 08:17 PM
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