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Thanks for listing the stuff worn against the temp...

2007-10-17T19:23:00.000-05:00

Thanks for listing the stuff worn against the temps. It's my 1st year commuting year around and It's a learning curve. I also appreciate the post about the Lake winter shoes. I am going to get a pair.

Keep up the informative blog.

-Darren

thanks Doug, I am going to have my spouse read thi...

2007-10-17T15:14:00.000-05:00

thanks Doug, I am going to have my spouse read this, he got a bike this summer and is now currently struggling with this exact issue as the temp finally starts to drop here. And I cannot help other than to say you will figure it out, because he rides to cold and I ride too warm.

Thanks Doug, I was actually hoping you'd post some...

2007-10-16T22:04:00.000-05:00

Thanks Doug, I was actually hoping you'd post some of your knowledge of wardrobe. One thing that I've found and fallen in love with is smartwool socks! They are great! I just want to say quickly what I've been wearing, to compare...
Head:
Protec helmet liner,
Helmet with vent holes covered (black duct tape)- back vents open (I really like that idea with all this rain, keeps my head dry)
Torso:
Helly Hansen 1/2 zip dry base layer
Cannondale Morphis Jacket / converts to vest
Legs:
Columbia Titanium Omni-Tech Shell Pant
REI Gaiters (to keep the pants from getting damaged in chain, added warmth in cold)
Feet:
SmartWool socks
Scott MTB Shoes
ZipLock Baggy cut and taped over shoe for waterproof cover (cheap and worked very well today)
Yea, I'm ghetto; duct tape now has 1003 uses.
The gaiters are a bit much, but I like the breathability of the pants, may have to get a pair of pant clips or reflective leg straps.

Jeff