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Cold Weather Bicycling
So, best ideas for cold weather bicycling? Granted, I'm not in the coldest part of the US by any means, but still, 38° for Mississippi is not fun.
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http://www.rei.com/product/806764
I just got them last week and my hands are never cold :-)
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http://www.pearlizumi.com/publish/content/pi_2010/us/en/index/product_series/ride/women/mtb/gloves.-productCode-14241010.html
If visibility is poor, get a reflective jacket or vest.
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1) spend the money on appropriate gear. I have these: http://www.gorebikewear.com/remote/Satellite/PROD_FCITYO?landingid=1208436871979A and I love them to death. I have a helmet cover, I have lobster claw gloves, rain pants, rain jacket, etc. I have a bike with decent commuting tires and waterproof panniers. All these make biking in the cold and the wet not only bearable but fun
2) be prepared to go slower and be careful
3) be visible in the dark (lights and reflectors)
4) get a balaclava/ski mask if it's really cold
5) ice is dangerous. They make studs for bikes, but in Mississippi, you shouldn't need them.
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