(poll) temperature required to get your legs out?

[MattHB]

Knee warmers look like a good buy at the moment. For the couple of times that I've ever worn shorts on the bike (only been on one since oct) I loved the feeling. But I going to be damned sure I'm looking after my knees. I'd hate to have to stop.

 

[steveindenmark]

Protect the knees it helps later in life

Where the hell were you 30 years ago? You far too late for me It is good advice and believe me, that 30 years passes quickly.

I have just bought a set of motorcycle underwear from Aldi and it is superb for cycling. The best I have ever had.

I also wear arm warmers, which are a god send. I did 15km on the kickbike today and stayed super dry. It has been a lovely day in Denmark.

Steve

 

[cyberknight]

10 ish degrees for me as well, had running leggings over my shorts all week on the commute as that wind has been bitter.
Used to be an milkman and i would have shorts on if it was above 10 degrees at 2 am.

 

[MattHB]

Are knee warmers any good? I found this quite amusing artical which suggests maybe not.

http://www.fatcyclist.com/2007/05/16/knee-warmers-are-stupid/

 

[bobcat]

I wouldn't be that cruel to the world!

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Headed out this morning and it was +10, but at the top of the hills it was +6, so still in longs me.

 

[Nebulous]

I headed out this morning in bibs with fingerless mitts before breakfast. The temperature got down to freezing at one point, with white frost at the side of the road. It was definitely too cold for comfort!

I have a cut-off around 6-7 degrees centigrade. Above that I'm fine, but under it my fingers and toes begin to tingle or grow numb, and it becomes too cold for comfort.

 

[Peteaud]

3/4 lycra with shorts over the top at 15 deg. proper shorts at 18 -20 and sunny.

 

[helston90]

Been in shorts last few weeks- I don't tend to feel the cold- though if I'm not riding/ working I can be found year round surfing which isn't a warm sport at this time of year!

When in college a mate and I did a bet to wear shorts for a whole year which made them kinda tough.

 

[Part time cyclist]

About 10* befor i get my cycling legs out I run in shorts all year round

 

[Jonathing]

It has to be pretty warm before I get my knees out but then come autumn I let it get pretty cold before I put them away again.

 

[MattHB]

I made some knee warmers out of my terrible padded leggings that I got from sports direct before I knew what I was doing. They've come out really well! Win!