Saturday, January 07, 2006

Saturday, Finally A Day Of Sunshine

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So finally I get a ride on Saturday and under beautiful conditions to boot. Had just a fun filled, twenty mile ride today around noon in the sunshine and cool conditions. Dressed in multi layers of micro fiber clothing, also including a facemask, it was a very enjoyable ride to Louisville and back via the Clark Memorial Bridge. The wind was a little tedious at times and shifting was more than normal for this particular jaunt, but hey it is still early January.
Listed below is what I have found works best for me while riding in the cold wind;
Top layers:
Marmot micro fiber t-shirt
Patagonia Apilene long-sleeved zip top turtleneck
Thin polar fleece vest
Pullover polar fleece zip top
Micro fiber full-face mask
North Face polar fleece cap & gloves

Bottom layers:
Trek liners with Chamois
Under Armour long tights
Smartwool socks
New Balance cross training shoes


Bundle up, go out for a ride and enjoy yourself. Remember that you still need to take in fluids while riding even though it is cold.

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