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10 miles each way, 90% off road. Takes me twice as long but the extra effort keeps me warm. The return journey's have been at midnight at around -8. It's quite hypnotic using the stobe on the P7 in softly falling snow though.
Old skool smoke and dart are doing me proud at the moment!
Is anyone still riding in just shorts still?
I was up until Thursday, well 3/4 anyway. The tights were good on the way in, but too warm on the way back and more so today. Back in the 3/4 for the weekend and will probably stay that way unless it gets colder. I just seem to run very warm.
Loving the commute at the moment. I am shortly to become carless so that's a good thing!
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More like it This morning at 8am..
Brghhhhhhhh[i]
I would be if the ****ing trains were running! Last batch of snow I carried on doing my usual commute (country roads).
Is anyone still riding in just shorts still?
Do 3/4 shorts count? For the cold I've got bibs that come down over the knee which I wear some longer Gap shorts over the top...
-What clothes for -12
Haven't had that but we have had -8+ wind chill. My problem is when I get to the station at the end of the commute and potentially face hours waiting for a train in the cold. On the bike I find that merino wool baselayer + jersey + armwarmers + gilet are fine for all weather. Just started packing a thermos in the backpack and cycling jacket and additional merino layer for standing around in.
I'm going to have to get into London on Monday so here's hoping things either clear or carry on snowing over the weekend so my ride is bearable. The latter looks to be the more likely which is preferable as I don't mind riding in the snow, it's just ice that gives me the heebie-jeebies. If it carries on hopefully drivers will stay off the roads which'll make things easier too...
Full length medium thickness tights, shorts, army over trousers, seal skinz medium socks, breathable T shirt, vented fleece and windproof softshell with silk liner gloves, water proof gloves and a hat.
Done me so far, reckon any colder and I'd add a balaclaver.