Moderately Cold (40 – 60 Degrees)

One layer is probably adequate. This layer may range from a singlet, tee-shirt, long sleeved tee shirt, or sweat shirt plus shorts. Wick-able fibers are always recommended. At slower speeds you’ll want more clothes and may decide to use two layers. Lycra lightweight tights will [...]]]> Temperature Based Recommendations

Moderately Cold (40 – 60 Degrees)

One layer is probably adequate. This layer may range from a singlet, tee-shirt, long sleeved tee shirt, or sweat shirt plus shorts. Wick-able fibers are always recommended. At slower speeds you’ll want more clothes and may decide to use two layers. Lycra lightweight tights will be helpful at the low end of the scale and an optional hat also at the low end.

Chilly Cold (25 – 39 Degrees)

Two layers are helpful in this near freezing and sub-freezing temperature range. An under-layer of light to moderately heavy tights of a variety of synthetic fibers combined with upper body polypropylene, coolmax or thermax long sleeve shirts and an optional light weight Goretex jacket or other wind breaking jacket. A hat and gloves should also be worn.

Bone Chilling Cold (10 – 24 Degrees)

Hat and Gloves go at the top of the list and an optional additional head covering hood. Three layers are usually worn in this temperature range. Some will wear light weight synthetic gloves under a goretex cover. Many glove options exist. Upper torso will be well covered with a synthetic long sleeved shirt or two or some other middle layer and a wind breaker over layer. Legs might need tights and a wind breaking outer cover.

A significant amount of body heat can be lost through the head, if uncovered. Keeping your head covered will help keep body heat and circulation directed to areas where it is really needed. The best material for your hat is wool or synthetic material that will wick away moisture. It is important to protect all areas from exposure. The areas most vulnerable are the head, hands and feet. There have been cases of penile injury from cold also. Be careful with your choice of uninsulated shorts. Underwear with an insulated front panel can be worn if needed.

You may use a balaclava and additional neck covering.

Should I Stay In Or Should I Go (9 Degrees to -9 degrees) Hat and Gloves. Additional head covering hood. Balaclava. Three layers for this temperature range. Some will wear light weight synthetic gloves under a goretex cover. Many glove options exist. Upper torso will be well covered with a synthetic long sleeved shirt or two or some other middle layer and a wind breaker over layer. Legs might need tights and a wind breaking outer cover.

A significant amount of body heat can be lost through the head, if uncovered. Keeping your head covered will help keep body heat and circulation directed to areas where it is really needed. The best material for your hat is wool or synthetic material that will wick away moisture. It is important to protect all areas from exposure. The areas most vulnerable are the head, hands and feet. There have been cases of penile injury from cold also. Be careful with your choice of uninsulated shorts. Underwear with an insulated front panel can be worn if needed. You may use a balaclava and additional neck covering.