bare knees below 16 degrees!!!

[John Shingler]

If it is 16 degrees Kelvin we are talking about ...

It's not Kelvin it's Tommy.

 

[nickyboy]

Sound about right, bellow that you'll start to see accelerated wear on the knee joint. Lightweight lycra 3/4 length longs & leg warmers are generally considered good for a shady 18-20C.

That sounds like bollox to me. Why don't runners do the same? Can you provide a linky to the medical stuff so I can take a read please?

 

[Accy cyclist]

9 Celsius here today and i'm wearing shorts for work still. My top half is well wrapped up but the legs don't seem to feel the cold as much. I went out on the bike wearing shorts yesterday,i felt fine,but come the cold weather and the tights'll be on.My knees suffer more in really warm weather as they feel swollen even though they don't look it.

 

[Glow worm]

I used to wear shorts year round whatever the temp but remember reading a few articles on cold damaging knees. I remember being reasonably convinced by them. Anyway, now I wear tracky bottoms if it drops below about 40 degrees F. Gloves too for me below 40.

 

[e-rider]

Apparently you aren't supposed to have bare knees when out cycling if it's below 16 degrees, that is the rule for everyone, no exceptions.

At least that's what I was told this morning.

Discuss.

I cover up at 10 deg C and below - I would roast in longs at 16 degC

 

[Piemaster]

No particular temperature for me, Just stick my nose out the door and go by that, but I prefer 3/4 shorts most of the time. I will run in shorts in temps below the ones I'd cycle in, seems less windchill as I'm going (much) slower and sort of not sticking knees into wind like you do pedaling.
Reminds me of this though:
50 degrees - Southerners turn on their heating. People in Newcastle plant their gardens.
40 - Southerners shiver uncontrollably. People in Newcastle sunbathe.
20 - Southerners wear coats, gloves and wool hats. People in Newcastle throw on a t-shirt and girls wear mini skirts.
Zero - Southern landlords turn up the heat. People in Newcastle have a last BBQ before it gets cold.
Minus 10 - Southerners cease to exist. People in Newcastle throw on a light jacket.
Minus 80 - Polar bears wonder if it is all worth it. Boy Scouts in Newcastle begin wearing long trousers.
Minus 100 - Santa abandons North Pole. People in Newcastle put on long johns.
Minus 173 - Alcohol freezes. People in Newcastle become frustrated because the pubs shut.
Minus 297 - Microbial life starts to disappear. Cows in Newcastle farms complain of vets with cold hands.
Minus 460 - All atomic motion stops. People in Newcastle begin to stamp their feet and blow on their hands.
Minus 500 - Hell freezes over. Newcastle United win a trophy.]

 

[MarkF]

Cycling Active suggested a similar high temp last year, I don't buy it, footballers worth many 10's of £millions are let loose 1-5c with no protection.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

There's no real windchill on a football pitch

 

[The Brewer]

I like the shape of my calfs in tights

 

[John the Monkey]

15 for me, possibly psychosomatic, but my knees don't like the cold.

If something else works for you, WEVs, as the young people say. Whilst cycling isn't as full of codswallop received wisdom as the world of martial arts (ime) there's plenty around, so check claims with your own experience, or proper references.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Well it was about 8C this morning when I went out for my ride with my shorts on and my legs didnt feel cold at all.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

...and your tweeds look nice as well, Phil

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Thank you my good man now go and get my slippers

 

[phil_hg_uk]

By the look of that picture, you are already wearing them

Well its my age you know cant remember nothin

 

[hoopdriver]

Cycling Active suggested a similar high temp last year, I don't buy it, footballers worth many 10's of £millions are let loose 1-5c with no protection.

Exactly. It's absurd

 

[phil_hg_uk]

....at least you don't have a blue pair and a black pair of similar make like Potsy.

and then try to pass them off as the same pair