RoboLuke Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 For those riding early Sat morning in JHB - the predication is 6 Celcius. Have fun On this topic - how many layers does one wear or what is a good outfit for cold cycling?
pezulu Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 On this topic - how many layers does one wear or what is a good outfit for cold cycling? Pedal like hell to get away from the cold.The faster you go, the hotter it gets.
DJR Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 Here in the Cape, we're now having our mountain bikes serviced to get everyting re-greased and as weather/water proof as possible. The trails are already beautifully solid after the first rains and all the summer dust washed off the mountain. Our Mtb rides vary from beautiful sunny, cool, windless days to horrible gale force, icy cold and soaking wet, but always fun. Roadies hibernate (or secretly ride Mtb on the sly) until one of those perfect Cape winter days, then they crawl out of the woodwork for an stunningly beautiful epic ride around Cape Point or Gordons Bay.
Mojoman Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 3 Degrees this morning where I live in Hekpoort (6:30am). Come on summer...!In winter I do not cycle in the morning (unless its weekend and I can leave at 10am or so), Just afternoon rides!
Bennie Dikwiel Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 Vasbyt mense - The winter solstice is only one month away (21 June) theoretically our middle of winter! - At least from then the days get longer - ROLL ON SUMMER!!!
rouxtjie Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 I actually dont mind the winters that much...start later with arm warmers I find that I am ok. Oh and with it being dry, we dont have to wash our bikes after every ride like it was this past summer.
Arkadion Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 Hmmmm! Good point .. The worst to get cold is ears,nose,mouth,hands and feet! From top to bottom I Currently have Headband - block the wind through your helmet and on your earsBuff - Face and noseTop - One of those thin parachute materials jols to stop the wind (These are amazing), as well as a thicker vesty thing underneath that on really cold days.Armies - Naaah, the top above does a good enough job.Gloves - I bought myself some Endura Deluge gloves from CRC, I have never complained about the cold in these, even in minus degrees weather! They have a fleece type material on the inside and are waterproof too, plus they have a wrist fastener to prevent wind popping in from the back.Leggies - Your standard leggies.Feet - (And here's where they make fun of me ) I wear those short stockings under my socks (They make a big difference) and on freezing days I wear Endura overshoes as well, these probably fall in the same category as bar ends on riser bars that some people seem to hate (I bribe the fashion police ). You can make fun of overshoes all you want but they do cut back the cold and also stop splashes and dew from grass getting your feet wet!
Bennie Dikwiel Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 The worst to get cold is ears........ Especially when a tree branch smacks you on the ear while riding a trail at 5Deg C !!
Edgar Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 Just find a big hill to start your ride, and the best thing about winter in JHB is starting a little later and by 8:00 it is clear, warm and dry and the trails are hard and fast.CPT can keep their rain and wind.
Mackie Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 You okes need to move to KZN. I voted at 18h45 in shorts, t-shirt and flops....Rode on Wed at 06h30 in short sleeves and fingerless gloves.
Wyatt Earp Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 This is not the first winter we will be facing as cyclists, harden up a little chaps.
Arkadion Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 Especially when a tree branch smacks you on the ear while riding a trail at 5Deg C !! LOL!! To true, ride back and pick up the pieces!
rouxtjie Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 You okes need to move to KZN. I voted at 18h45 in shorts, t-shirt and flops....Rode on Wed at 06h30 in short sleeves and fingerless gloves.ok ok ok, we will give you guys the winters, but tell us about riding in the summer...especially Feb...
Cyclewizz Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 Was 4 degrees this morning in Alberton.Coldest ride this year.
Bennie Dikwiel Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 ok ok ok, we will give you guys the winters, but tell us about riding in the summer...especially Feb... ...and the rust
Mackie Posted May 20, 2011 Posted May 20, 2011 Especially when a tree branch smacks you on the ear while riding a trail at 5Deg C !! My worst when riding in the p1ss cold, was a stone jumped up and klitsed me on the tip of my frozen finger.
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