Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Last weekend I did nearly 13 hours on the bike in average -2’c, minimum -6’c. I wore a l/s merino shirt, a l/s merino cycling jersey, a thin fleece and a waterproof cycling jacket with the vents open.
On my feet I wore overshoes and I wore a pair of my thin work gloves under my cycling gloves. This worked quite well. In case I warmed up, I would have taken off the jacket and replaced it with a thin Gilet to keep the wind from chilling my vital organs.
I also have a pair of waterproof, almost ski type gloves, but these don’t work well with brifters I find. Fine with trigger and bar end shifters.
On my feet I wore overshoes and I wore a pair of my thin work gloves under my cycling gloves. This worked quite well. In case I warmed up, I would have taken off the jacket and replaced it with a thin Gilet to keep the wind from chilling my vital organs.
I also have a pair of waterproof, almost ski type gloves, but these don’t work well with brifters I find. Fine with trigger and bar end shifters.