warmth?

[mytrustysteed]

What do you guys use to stay warm on a long morning ride? Anybody use arm/leg warmers? My jacket just makes me sweat then I'm wet and cold.

 

[mtnbikerdude87]

Just arm warmers for me. I used to use leg warmers but for some reason I am missing the right pair. Usually by the time im climbing, ill be warmed up by then. Sometimes I wear a light windbreaker if its really chilly.

 

[guero]

I just got some leg warmers, havent used them yet though. Last year when we did HJ to Trabuco Rob let me borrow some knee warmers and they were a life saver, as we were riding through hail, snow, and mud! I use full finger gloves and carry a windbreaker in my camelbak.

 

[Steven Jackson]

You guys don't need all that crap, just put a flask of Whiskey in your camelback to keep you warm 8)

 

[mytrustysteed]

You guys don't need all that crap, just put a flask of Whiskey in your camelback to keep you warm 8)

hahaha, yeah I tried that, but somehow came home with a broken bike and bloody elbows 8-[


I think I'm going to buy the 13 dollar pair of arm warmers on pricepoint. Last year for the counting coup I was cold then wet then hot, then cold again. really f**K'd with my riding.

 

[Sprockethead]

Usually just arm warmers and a fleece vest. If I wear a jacket, I'll be swimming in sweat. If it's real cold, a long sleeve jersey, arm warmers, fleece vest and cycling tights under my shorts. I'm looking to get some shoe covers since my toes have been going numb from the cold lately.

 

[Johnny Dirt]

I have a Goretex jacket that works well. Lightweight, windproof yet VERY breathable (technology is so cool). The arms zip off to make a vest if things start to warm up. Well woth the investment. I've tried other "windproof" jackets and sweated until I was soaked. I will never go back.

 

[LBmtb]

I have a Goretex jacket that works well. Lightweight, windproof yet VERY breathable (technology is so cool). The arms zip off to make a vest if things start to warm up. Well woth the investment. I've tried other "windproof" jackets and sweated until I was soaked. I will never go back.

How much was that?

 

[Johnny Dirt]

How much was that?

I think it was about $150.00. Check out the Goretex/bikewear website.
GORE™ Bike Wear | Products

 

[Keith B]

I have leg warmers for cold night rides and a breathable shell for cold windy days. To be honest I generate so much heat when climbing that even in the snow I dont get cold until I stop. My feet get pretty cold so thick warm socks and some decent gloves are a must.

 

[Franky]

I was going to post this same question. I could of used some leg warmers up in Chilao this weekend. It was about 40 degrees when we started climbing. I was looking at the house brand leg warmers and tights on Pricepoint. Are they any better/worse than the name brands?

 

[dstepper]

Have used Pearl Uzumi arm and leg warmers for years. They pack up small...I almost always have them with me during the fall and winter. Only problem is that the leg warmers want to creep down as I pedal, so I safety pin them to my riding shorts. When in the mountains, showers can happen at any time, so I carry a rain shell all the time. I also use the rainshell as a windbreaker. In cold weather, following a long climb it is nice to not get chilled on the way down.

I am good in the 30's with a short sleeved jersey, a long sleeved jersey, and leg/arm warmers...with my rain shell as backup. Colder than that, it is not fun any more...I will still ride, but only for a short time. Insulated gloves are a must in cold weather.

If El Nino does show up I am in the market for fullblown rain gear (Goretex), to ride the San Gabriels.

 

[Burner]

I swear by smartwool (or anything made of merino wool) it is warm but very breathable, stays warm when wet, and doesn't stink like synthetics. Best material I've ever used for the cooler weather.

 

[FoShizzle]

i prefer a good hug and a spooning session at the top of the climb

 

[SAR_boats]

For the colder stuff I've found that layers of thin breathable stuff work great. I usually wear a long sleeved underarmour under a short or long sleeved jersey. If the temps drop below 40 I throw a Gore Bike Wear jacket over that, or a Fox stormshield jacket. Never used leg warmers because legs are the first to heat up but knee warmers work well for cold and wet. As for feet I use a pair of thorlo socks and/or plastic baggies. I have heard that vaseline all over your feet and then a plastic bag and then socks work but I have never tried it and it sounds messy

 

[gurp13]

I've been using the performance brand knee warmers. They work well. I'm going to get some arm warmers, too, I think. For my commute, a long sleeved jersey and windproof jacket work, but it's a short ride. For longer rides, I think the arm warmers would be more versatile.

If your feet are cold, you might try polypropylene liners under your socks. They work wonders under gloves and I think they'd work well in shoes, too.

 

[Pain Freak]

Considering I'm a major sissy to the cold this is a very good thread. I wear arm warmers and prefer them to a long sleeve jersey as they can be removed easily enough. Knee warmers don't do anything for me. I have a couple pair of tights and I like the ones with out the pad. I'll wear a pair of cycling shorts over these, and this seems to be the best combination I've tried to date. I'm asking for a Gore-Tex jacket for xmas, along with a Polar HRM, so chances are I'll get one or the other.

 

[Schecky]

If I start a ride feeling fairly cold, I'm generally OK once I get warmed up.
I like layers that I can shed.
I've used the glove liners on a very cold day and I also carry a jacket this time of year.
I rode Blackstar yesterday with a long sleeve over a shortsleeve and a pair of shorts.
It was just about right. Pull up the sleeves occassionally on the climb, keep them down for the decent.
The dog, he was OK as is.

 

[mtnbikej]

Here is a great way to keep your feet warm........oh, yeah and it is totally cheap. Get some plastic sandwich baggies: not zippered or ziplock. You need the kind that just fold over. Place one over your socked foot between your sock and shoe. Works great for really cold rides. Basically you have created a wind proof barrier for your toes. They do not bunch up inside your shoes and you don't feel them slide around.:bang:

 

[Winger]

Here is a great way to keep your feet warm........oh, yeah and it is totally cheap. Get some plastic sandwich baggies: not zippered or ziplock. You need the kind that just fold over. Place one over your socked foot between your sock and shoe. Works great for really cold rides. Basically you have created a wind proof barrier for your toes. They do not bunch up inside your shoes and you don't feel them slide around.:bang:

Thanks! I tried this last night and my feet were much warmer. I expect even better results when I try them with wool socks rather than white athletic socks.