What I am wearing
A week or so ago, someone asked via the comments to list my winter weather riding gear. Granted, I wore more while living and training in Iowa, it hasn't changed too much since I made the move here to Colorado a little over 1 year ago. In fact, a lot of the clothing I wore in Iowa has only seen the light of day here in Colorado a few times. It's just doesn't get that cold here...that often. I don't think I have done a ride here in Colorado yet where the temps were close to zero....or below zero! I am very thankful for that! So, below is a list with direct links to the products I used....or am currently using from head to toe. Note, there is a lot of Craft brand items below. These are items I bought while I was working at Europa Cycle and Ski in Iowa. This stuff stands up to the hard and cold elements.
40 Degree Temps
- Helmet
- Eyewear
- Skull cap
- Craft ProZERO sleeveless base layer
- Long sleeve jersey
- Wind vest
- Craft Performance Gloves
- Regular Bib shorts
- Leg warmers or Pearl Izumi knee warmers
- Swiftwick or DeFeet wool socks (lightweight)
- Lightweight shoe cover
30 Degree Temps (not below freezing)
- Helmet
- Eyewear
- Skull cap
- Craft ProZERO longsleeve base layer
- Long sleeve jersey
- Wind jacket
- Endura Strike Gloves
- Regular Bib shorts
- Leg warmers
- Swiftwick or DeFeet wool socks (lightweight)
- Craft Nemo shoe cover
20 Degree Temps (well below the freezing mark)
- Helmet
- Eyewear
- Skull cap
- Craft ProWARM mock neck base layer
- Long sleeve jersey
- Team thermal jacket (similar to this jacket)
- Craft thermal split gloves
- Regular Bib shorts
- Leg warmers
- Swiftwick or DeFeet wool socks (heavy weight)
- Craft Nemo shoe cover
10 Degree Temps (It's crazy cold! Why am I out riding!?)
- Helmet
- Eyewear
- Balaclava (the way of the ninja!)
- Craft ProWARM mock neck base layer
- Long sleeve jersey
- Team thermal jacket (similar to this jacket)
- Craft thermal split gloves
- Thermal Bib tights with fleece and windstopper
- Swiftwick or DeFeet wool socks (heavy weight)
- Craft Nemo shoe cover
Think layers. It's all about layers. Your results may vary.
Jeff Kerkove said at 8:36 AM
