This means, in part, that I need to have the gear (and bike) to be able to handle Minnesota's worst weather. As far as cold weather is concerned, I'm getting there - just a couple more items and I'll be set. But, what I have now is a god start and is surviveable. First, I purchased a pair of Sorel Alpha Pac boots, windproof and waterproof, rated to keep those tootsies warm down to -60! So far so good (and they work like a charm).
Secondly, hands. I seem to have poor circulation in my extremities the feet are fine now, but what about the hands? For that I got a pair of barr mitts made of neoprene: windproof and waterproof. They cover the entire bar and you just slip your hands in. -30? No problem, just a pair of wool inserts and you will be fine!
For the core, it's a matter of a wind/water proof outer layer with moisture wicking skin layers and wool in between.
All that and I'm ready to ride! Aside from being out of shape, my ride tonight was comfortable. Roughly 7 miles total (the distance I will have to ride each way to work and back) on a borrowed mt. bike. The temp for the night ride? A balmy 17°F with the windchill bringing it down in the low single digits (for the ride).
To where did I ride? Meadowbrook Elementary School in Golden Valley. Whoo hoo!
-- Sent from my Palm Pre
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