Cold weather riding

Wednesday, June 06 2007

I know I know, it's pretty cheeky for someone in Sydney to complain about the cold, but we've had some chilly mornings lately. I've found myself leaving the house to 6 degrees Celsius a few times. After a few mornings of chilled extremities, I picked up a few things.

Tuff Winter Ultimate Gloves

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These are nice and toasty, have some rubber grip on the index and middle fingers to avoid slipping off the brake levers and most importantly, come in a size that fits my hands.

I also have discovered that Tuff also have these very cool retro mesh gloves. I think I might get a pair when it warms up.

I also picked up a pair of Vittoria shoe covers. My shoes are very nicely ventilated, which is great in summer, but not so pleasant in winter. When they are covered up my feet stay at a very comfy temperature. My toes thank me for it.

These, along with leg warmers are keeping me from having an excuse for not riding in the cold. Now I just need to wait for my new lighting system to arrive, but that's a topic for another post.

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fernando said on 6.06.2007 at 8:09 PM

Two things I used to find annoying about Sydney was people complaing about the cold and the reality that on a handful of mornings every year, they had a point. I guess any of the cold weather gear you would want fo rcycling would have to light as well, since you would be lugging in the pack the rest of the day?


Damian said on 6.07.2007 at 5:34 AM

I have to admit I've become a little wussy. While spending my teen years in Bathurst I got very used to cold. Since then, with a three year stint on the North Coast followed by 10 years in Sydney I've lost my tolerance. Still, riding in 7 degrees is cold.


lelak said on 6.11.2007 at 4:26 PM

Seems to be the season for it; I hadn't seen this post yet when I blogged my own "time for the cold weather clothes!" post yesterday.


Grant said on 7.04.2007 at 4:30 PM

Heya - where'd you pick them up from? I checked a few hiking/ski places on the weekend in the city and didn't spot 'em - but perhaps I just missed them...


Damian said on 7.05.2007 at 5:42 PM

I've seen them at both Cheeky Transport and at Stanmore cycles.