15C

[MarkF]

This is the temperature at which Cycling Active magazine says that a cyclist should be using leg/knee warmers to protect muscles. This came as a shock because to me, 15c means it's pretty damn warm, I might consider wearing leg warmers (if I had some) if it's heading towards zero. 15c and you need protection? It can't be right...........can it?

 

[Hill Wimp]

Well it's apparently currently 15 degrees outside in cloudy Kent and i would NOT be putting my leg warmers on thats for certain.

 

[Bryony]

When I saw that I thought that was a bit warm to be putting leg warmers on! It's 10 degrees here in Ramsgate and it doesn't feel cold enough for leg warmers.

 

[Biker Joe]

15 degs is fine for me unless the wind starts blowing then the wind chill factor takes effect.
Then it's get the legs covered time.

 

[mcshroom]

9.7 degC here with a 32mph headwind - Knee warmers would have been nice just now.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

My legging up starts around 18 degrees. But I'm a self-declared softy.

 

[ianrauk]

Leggings, tights or knee warmers when the temp dips below 10degs.

 

[Kies]

I was out yesterday in leggings. 15c is cold for me

 

[Crackle]

I wish I had leg warmers today, 12 degrees but the wind and the rain chilled me down a lot lower and I got caught out. Could hardly think when I got in, will definetly be adding a layer or two if it stays like this.

 

[400bhp]

Protect muscles

 

[Globalti]

Just my lovely warm dhb 3/4 Roubaix bibs for this weather. Best cycling garment I own.

 

[4F]

It would have to be 5 deg or less before I would even consider leg warmers. FFS 15 is a hot summers day

 

[MarkF]

So, a load of cobblers then? CA is beginning to jazz me off, it's supposed to be neutral regarding helmet use but last month said using one was a "no brainer" as it "sold" a range of helmets on test. You can't go to the shops without an isontonic (or summat) drink, you might die otherwise, especially if you don't drink 1L per 50 yards. Similarly a range of "special" food needs to be consumed before you can take the bike out of your shed. Now bloody leg warmers at 15c!

 

[Born2die]

No choice I only have bib longs can't afford shorts at the moment

 

[mattobrien]

It would have to be 5 deg or less before I would even consider leg warmers. FFS 15 is a hot summers day

might quote you on that at some point in the future. Now moves away to find opportune moment...