ok. cool. cold weather riding...


just wondering... how many miles are you actually riding?

I'm thinking of doing a 300 mile round trip this weekend in 50 degree weather....

from SD into NE and back.

 

Rode 250 miles in 1 day last November, just dress warm you can always remove some layers if you need to. High temp was 54 degrees, it was not very windy that day either.

 

Now a trip like that can get cold. I have ridden in single-digit temps but all 20 miles or less, and I dressed like for the ride like a frostbitten Eskimo. For autumn rides here in Montana, here's what I do.

I would suggest wearing multiple base layers, glove liners, etc. Also stop every 50-75 miles whether you think you need it or not.

One other thing, and this may seem counterintuitive--hydrate thoroughly before and stay well hydrated throughout your ride. Your body dehydrates at a far quicker rate when you get cold and dehydration can easily lead to reduced core temperatures and even hypothermia. I work as a ski instructor in the winter and have seen a lot of that.

So, dress in layers, stop often, and drink water. Have a fun ride!

 

Same here. I did put on a hoodie yesterday on my way home from work gotta love this heat wave here in San Diego

 

It was 25 when I left this morning for my daily 64 mile commute.
I usually travel about 75 - 80 so don't know what that chill factor is but gotta love heated gear.
Toes got a little chilled, nothing some wiggling couldn't take care of though.
Grew up in Northern WI, living in NH now, really have a hard this time of year.
It's going to be hard to put up the bike for the few months again, BUT not Yet.
1st year = 24000
2nd year = 21000
3rd year = I just passed 65,000 yesterday

 

Round trip from my house to work ranges between 90-110 miles, depending on the route I take. This morning's trek was 49 miles. I will take the long way home which would be around 53 miles.

 

After I turned 60, the wind chill seemed to double when I ride now...

U young whipper-snappers can have that cold weather riding.

 

Screw that cold crap--86 here right now & loving it.

 

hey Faber!!


Ok... I'll do it!

I always have a water bottle on board, Didn't know how big a deal it was.

If I drive speed limit, i can enjoy a swallow or 2 in route... speaking of the route; the last time I rode a bike to West Point, NE a bird hit me in the upper chest... BOOM! this time, i got the batwing to protect me.

Can't really complain about the weather... like my brother said, "it's crazy; even thinking about a motorcycle trip in November..."

Rock on and enjoy the journey...

(ps... I'm 57 years young)

 

here in southeast Michigan i am still riding the 40 miles each way to work at 4 AM... Last year on Vetrens day, a bud and I rode to Chicago for lunch...high temp that day was 41...great ride..

Heated gear is the only way to go.