Winter gear must haves?

[RobW]

Changing directions from gloves to hats- name your best hat for winter riding-
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[rick81721]

Changing directions from gloves to hats- name your best hat for winter riding-
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My goto

 

[shrpshtr325]

@fidodie has been partially broken since the stupid marathon. He finished yes, but it crippled him in the process.

FTFY

 

[stb222]

Changing directions from gloves to hats- name your best hat for winter riding-
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Thin merino wool, FTW. For below 15? I have a thicker wool Northface that has fleece lining around the bottom. Obviously thin enough to fit under helmet

 

[Mtbdog]

A plane ticket to Port Charlotte! Just mounted poogies for my hands. Woo hoo!

 

[MadisonDan]

Changing directions from gloves to hats- name your best hat for winter riding-
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30-35 regular cycling cap
20-30 cap plus aeroshell on helmet
10-20 PI Windstopper beanie or 45NTH Stove Pipe
<10 my hands/feet can't handle.

 

[stb222]

30-35 regular cycling cap

Your ears no get cold?

 

[Big Dumb Animal]

Jeeze you haven't been following Pat very long. For him, BIYF = BOMAR (Bulk Of My Annual Riding)

Nope, just a little over a year, I'm brand new to the cycling scene. I'm not sure what BIYF is, I gather it's a logging miles competition on strava, or something to that effect.

 

[MadisonDan]

Your ears no get cold?

not in the woods, no. maybe low 20's a little. beard keeps face warm enough to not need anything until about 15

 

[clarkenstein]

I do a merino wool like Kevin. 20s and lower I use a fleece cap with windstop. In the woods I wear my full face in sub-freezing temps for warm cheeks.

 

[qclabrat]

Changing directions from gloves to hats- name your best hat for winter riding-
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My hats must always cover my ear holes. My biggest Achilles heel, even more so than feet and hands, is cold air in my ears.
< 40 thin fleece skull cap which cover ears
< 20 neoprene Gator liner with ear flaps
< 0 all out tactical balaclava

 

[qclabrat]

Nope, just a little over a year, I'm brand new to the cycling scene. I'm not sure what BIYF is, I gather it's a logging miles competition on strava, or something to that effect.

Winter riding contest usually measured by time for mortals. Should start soon, but with @fidodie being busy working this year, Do we need someone to step up?

 

[stb222]

My hats must always cover my ear holes. My biggest Achilles heel, even more so than feet and hands, is cold air in my ears.
< 40 thin fleece skull cap which cover ears
< 20 neoprene Gator liner with ear flaps
< 0 all out tactical balaclava

 

[rick81721]

My hats must always cover my ear holes. My biggest Achilles heel, even more so than feet and hands, is cold air in my ears.
< 40 thin fleece skull cap which cover ears
< 20 neoprene Gator liner with ear flaps
< 0 all out tactical balaclava

Cold air in your ears? All my caps cover my ears.

Winter riding contest usually measured by time for mortals. Should start soon, but with @fidodie being busy working this year, Do we need someone to step up?

I volunteered. Prepare for pain!

 

[Big Dumb Animal]

Winter riding contest usually measured by time for mortals. Should start soon, but with @fidodie being busy working this year, Do we need someone to step up?

Time as in each ride or just overall time?

 

[goldsbar]

Changing directions from gloves to hats- name your best hat for winter riding-
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Full face helmet

 

[RobW]

I thought @rick81721 was going to suggest a swimmers cap since he’s a fan of latex

 

[Ian F]

I tried my skiing helmet once for a particularly cold ride - holy crap was that too hot.

I recently bought a thin headband that can cover my ears. Hopefully that will be a nice compromise.

 

[bergsnj]

Norwegian merino wool base layer....

 

[Steve Vai]

45nrth Greazy in all winter riding conditions. Add neck gaitor to cover face as needed.