Got my bike winter uniform--just in time for first snow!
I am not going to win any style awards for this get up, but when I know I will be on the road for a while in blustery conditions, this uniform never fails:
smart wool socks
breathable rain paints over pants
wind proof/waterproof boots 1/2 size too big for toe wiggling and thick socks
silk undershirt
sweater
vest
waterproof shell with pit zips
balaclava
glove liners
wind proof glove/mitt combos
fenders
waterproof panniers
Perfect, fast, not too sweaty commute to school with Miguel this morning and he was snug as a bug in his trailer.
Remember to check out Holly's blog on her first bike winter. . . these are the days she will need encouragement. http://bikewinter.org/node/105
happy december! Thanks to Ash Lottes for snapping the photo outside of school.
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Permalink Reply by jennifer james on
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Hi Gin! You look like cool bike winter style to me! Jenn.
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Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on
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That's a very nice looking jacket. Much more sytlish than my bright yellow.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on
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and nice panniers!
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Actually, your red motif is very well executed. The trailer fits in there as well.
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Permalink Reply by Mark Newald on
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You should be on bikefancy.com! It looks like you have clip in pedals, but your boots don't look like they have cleats....
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Permalink Reply by Gin on
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Thanks, ya'll! Mark-my pedals have clips on one side and are flat on the other side. One of my best cycling investments.
Jami--I just can't do the yellow jacket. I did have one when I first started biking year round, but I hated the color on me. I figure since it is something I will wear 4-6 months of the year, I might as well like it. This one is a marmot (s?) shell. Does not have a super long tail or reflective elements, but otherwise it is great. I might add some reflective tape.
I also recently invested in a dressier, warmer, longer coat for shorter rides and walking. I refuse to be cold this winter!
Gin
Mark Newald said:You should be on bikefancy.com! It looks like you have clip in pedals, but your boots don't look like they have cleats....
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