Is anyone still cycling in shorts & tee-shirt ?

[Dave7]

First let me explain..............
At my age I really feel the cold. So yesterday.......5 degrees with a cold wind I did a 30 miler and wore 3 base layers plus a windproof top, normal padded bibs plus thermal long johns with lightweight running tights/leggings. I was warm but still felt the cold wind.
Twice I saw cyclist wearing just shorts & short sleeved tops .
50 years ago when I had to commute in winter I would get wrapped up and just get on with it...............but 5 degrees, cold wind and just shorts and summer top ???
Anybody else not feel the cold?

 

[cyberknight]

No chance !
Went out this morning andit was sunny so i opted for base layer, ls jersey , bib tights and leg warmers with just toecovers and my toes were cold .Spent this afternoon mending the shed and my hands are numb .

 

[Ciar]

Down here in London i am still riding in a base layer with a ss top and shorts, it's just so mild still.

 

[Hip Priest]

I've seen a couple of people out over the last few days with great big pink legs. Get 'em covered up!

 

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

Eh? Hell no..!!!
I am South American living in Belfast... No way in hell you send me out in just short and a SS jersey..!!!
All "Summer"? long I was wearing arm warmers and a base layer... (and always had my rain jacket or vest in my pocket)
Oh and light shoe covers...

So no chance you see me in shorts up North... But yes I saw a few in shorts.. CRAZY...!!!!

 

[cyberknight]

Down here in London i am still riding in a base layer with a ss top and shorts, it's just so mild still.

Reynauds sucks , my hands and feet have circulation you can run through a syringe needle .

 

[Supersuperleeds]

It has definitely been warm enough around here the last few of days to be in shorts and ss top, though I just can't bring myself to do so.

 

[Dave7]

Reynauds sucks , my hands and feet have circulation you can run through a syringe needle .

I also have reynauds but fortunately mild in comparison to many (my daughter included).

 

[oldroadman]

It has not been warm enough for shorts for months. Less than 20c cover up if you value your knee health. I saw one yesterday, s/s top and shorts, 12c. Mad. Good base layers keep body temp regulated, Roubaix longs for warmth, gloves, hat, shoe covers if you want. It's called winter (at least 8 months a year in UK!). Take care of your body and it will take care of you. The silly brigade will suffer for showing off with all that (often hairy!) skin exposed.

 

[Sharky]

Always cover up from October, if not before. But it has been surprisingly mild in Kent this year and have yet to bother with overshoes.

 

[vickster]

No because I have dodgy knees. I only wear short sleeves in the summer, for some reason my lower arms get really cold!

I was far too hot on Sunday however with thin 3/4 lengths under winter cruisers, my legs were sweating after a few miles. Back into a single pair or roubaix tights now

Today on my top I had a long sleeve jersey and an altura night vision jacket and a thin buff. I wasn't
cold, my neck was sweaty but I got home an hour ago and my ears are still hurting from the cool air!

@jefmcg wore shorts on our rode yesterday, crazy Aussie

 

[contadino]

17 degrees today. I had l/s base layer, l/s shirt, shorts, Ron Hill's, and the all-important buff.

It was fine for most of the ride but the last 10km coming home the wind was cold and cutting through. Had to have a Bodka (Bovril, vodka, Tabasco) when I got in.

 

[RoubaixCube]

Endura Windchill II softshell, Base layer, Shorts & Leg warmers is still my standard loadout. I'll switch the softshell for a jersey and gilet soon though.

 

[vickster]

Endura Windchill II softshell, Base layer, Shorts & Leg warmers is still my standard loadout. I'll switch the softshell for a jersey and gilet soon though.

So not just wearing shorts then if have leg warmers

 

[pawl]

First let me explain..............
At my age I really feel the cold. So yesterday.......5 degrees with a cold wind I did a 30 miler and wore 3 base layers plus a windproof top, normal padded bibs plus thermal long johns with lightweight running tights/leggings. I was warm but still felt the cold wind.
Twice I saw cyclist wearing just shorts & short sleeved tops .
50 years ago when I had to commute in winter I would get wrapped up and just get on with it...............but 5 degrees, cold wind and just shorts and summer top ???
Anybody else not feel the cold?

There's a guy comes down mr road most mornings come wind and rain wearing shorts.Top half Michelln man esc.