Two things that would have made my commute today better...

1. Water and windproof pants. I don't know what I did with the ones I bought last year, but they would have been awesome on the ride home tonight.

2. Ski goggles. I always thought they might be too much, but the slush felt like little daggers in my peepers out there tonight.

The rest of my gear held up well. Granted, I only rode about four miles since I'm trying out a bus and bike combination route but it was not bad.

What about you guys? Anything you forgot to pack today?

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Permalink Reply by joe on December 8, 2009 at 3:11pm
haha that blows. i got my goggles. but was home befor the shit hit the fan...im not looking fwd to tomorrow at all.
Permalink Reply by Books Steve on December 8, 2009 at 3:16pm
I learned that corduroy pants are like wearing towels on each leg and got totally drenched. Duh.
Permalink Reply by joe on December 8, 2009 at 3:28pm
i stopped wearing cords in grade school. the swishing of my fat legs got annoying.

Books Steve said:
I learned that corduroy pants are like wearing towels on each leg and got totally drenched. Duh.
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on December 8, 2009 at 3:40pm
BEER!

No, seriously, screw winter coats in sleet. I wish I'd worn my windbreak/rain jacket with some layers underneath. I might be a bit cold, BUT AT LEAST I'D BE DRY!

Now - TIME FOR BEER (and possibly science)!
Permalink Reply by Vondo on December 8, 2009 at 3:44pm
Yeah I always wear my TNF or Columbia coats that have the shell with the fleece that zips in underneath, not the most aerodynamic, but they are the way to go for me.

Now, what's this about scientific beer?

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
BEER!

No, seriously, screw winter coats in sleet. I wish I'd worn my windbreak/rain jacket with some layers underneath. I might be a bit cold, BUT AT LEAST I'D BE DRY!

Now - TIME FOR BEER (and possibly science)!
Permalink Reply by Matt Milford on December 8, 2009 at 3:45pm
are you seriously riding by bike tomorrow?? wow thats pretty impressive. 50 mph gusts and all haha. anyone here commute on lake shore path? also anyone know where to snag some ski goggles on the cheap? target didn't have anything
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on December 8, 2009 at 5:38pm
I was totally prepared (sorry to rub it in).

I'm usually overprepared and sweating, but today/tonight it was the right combination.

I had waterproof Bogs Boots ( top part of boot is neoprin, they rocked), wool socks, thrift store special REI brand rain pants, silk long johns, jeans, 2 long sleeved wick away shirts, wick away tank top, my rain/winter coat, fleece neck gaitor I got in Israel of all places (picture attached below. Best thing is that it has a pull string to keep out the cold wind and thenen doubles as a bag & hat) , fleece "bike winter special" gaitor, goggles and my helmet.

Permalink Reply by Dave Jacque on December 9, 2009 at 5:56am
Tried ski goggles on Sunday, to keep my eyes from watering in the cold wind. Worked like a charm and helped keep my face warm, to boot. They're cheapos -- I maybe spent $20 -- made to be worn over eyeglasses (look for "OTG" on the box). Bought 'em last year for a misguided ski-vacation catastrophe that my wife will hold over my head for the rest of my life.

I also have a Pro Velocity shell, for which I was gouged $80 at a runner's boutique store -- but haven't regretted buying in the slightest. It extended my riding season by at least a month. I love the pit-zippers that help vent out the heat once I get warmed up.
Permalink Reply by alex on December 9, 2009 at 6:02am
goggles for sure. Thinking I need to try out some wool/waterproof sock combinations seeing as my boots aren't completely waterproof after 30 minutes of riding.

Also adding tights to my christmas wishlist.
Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on December 9, 2009 at 6:35am
I've given up on water proof pants after trying several different kinds. Currently I have some Frogg Toggs which are cheap and actually work, but they were designed for Sit on Your Butt activities rather than riding and after just a couple of seasons mine are starting to wear out in the butt area.

They can be hard to find, but I like yellow (or clear) wrap-aroundish sunglasses for protection against dagger sleet. I've only found affordable ones at motorcycle rallies or shows but I have not looked very hard elsewhere. The yellow ones have a fun effect of making the daylight (if there is any left) seem a bit brighter.

Full fenders help a lot also. My rear fender broke and I replaced it by hanging a chunk of broken fender off the back of my rack. It works great for preventing the Trail of Glory up my back, but when it is really wet (like yesterday) the back side of my calves/ankle got pretty soaked.

I solved the today problem by working from home. :) Tomorrow I break out the face mask I reckon!
Permalink Reply by Wild Bill on December 9, 2009 at 8:46am
Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
BEER!

You beat me to it: #3: Beer.
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on December 9, 2009 at 10:15am
Stu,

What are these $20 OTG goggles you have?

Stu Lockwood said:
Tried ski goggles on Sunday, to keep my eyes from watering in the cold wind. Worked like a charm and helped keep my face warm, to boot. They're cheapos -- I maybe spent $20 -- made to be worn over eyeglasses (look for "OTG" on the box). Bought 'em last year for a misguided ski-vacation catastrophe that my wife will hold over my head for the rest of my life.

I also have a Pro Velocity shell, for which I was gouged $80 at a runner's boutique store -- but haven't regretted buying in the slightest. It extended my riding season by at least a month. I love the pit-zippers that help vent out the heat once I get warmed up.

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