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ken0042 · 08-26-2019, 09:37 AM

I don't use much in the way of what would normally be considered "riding gear."
Gloves- I use the Mechanix gloves as they have a good temperature range.
I have the following hoodie- Underarmour Hoodie
I also use long sleeve t-shirts. Easy to pack and often give that extra bit of warmth.

The hoodie is the best though. Has the balaclava to help the face and neck. Hood is light enough to go under my helmet, and the sweater part is a great balance of being light but also warm.

You also need to look at the distance of your commute. If I park close to downtown, I am only a few kilometres and can get by with less. If I am riding the full 27 km home, I have to account for being cold at first, warming up as I go, and also changing weather along the route. Especially as we get to early sunsets, sunny and +5 when I start is very different than dark and +2 at the end.

08-26-2019, 09:37 AM	#1245
ken0042 Playboy Mansion Poolboy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout Exp:	I don't use much in the way of what would normally be considered "riding gear." Gloves- I use the Mechanix gloves as they have a good temperature range. I have the following hoodie- Underarmour Hoodie I also use long sleeve t-shirts. Easy to pack and often give that extra bit of warmth. The hoodie is the best though. Has the balaclava to help the face and neck. Hood is light enough to go under my helmet, and the sweater part is a great balance of being light but also warm. You also need to look at the distance of your commute. If I park close to downtown, I am only a few kilometres and can get by with less. If I am riding the full 27 km home, I have to account for being cold at first, warming up as I go, and also changing weather along the route. Especially as we get to early sunsets, sunny and +5 when I start is very different than dark and +2 at the end.