Riding - Bit cold for ya?

**Big Dave** · 28th June 2006, 11:38

Originally Posted by oldrider

Perception is reality, who's reality are we measuring, North or South?
I hate being cold, full stop!

Cheers John.

So why do you live where you do?
Gold coast is nice.

**The_Dover** · 28th June 2006, 11:39

Put it this way, it's been better than the previous month on the push bike.

That lycra has very poor insulating qualities.

**ZeroIndex** · 28th June 2006, 11:41

Uses for cold weather:
1) Ice on footpaths is fun.. You can slide on it with your feet.. while the bike carries on going..
2) Pie breaks.. mmmmm Mince & Cheese
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DX Mail, I just wear a jacket (fairly waterproof) with a high vis vest safety-pinned on it, long pants with pvc-ish waterproof over them, and my Quasi gloves.. wear those all the time between 7am and 4pm.. only thing that changes is, before 12pm, I normally have my crappy Oxford glove inners (which don't even work properly)
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My cordura gear seems to be very warm, but the arms get itchy/scratchy.. will try washing the liners..
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Leathers are cold.. will probably wear something thermal underneath them..

**MikeyG** · 28th June 2006, 11:46

Just wear the normal cordura riding gear. My only concession for the cold/wet lately is an anti-fog insert for my visor. Only been for one commute with it so far but can have my visor fully down without fogging. It's a light sensitive one too so clear at night and dark during the day.

**Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)** · 28th June 2006, 11:55

The jacket inner is back in the Spidi jacket, 2 merino wool skivvies, and if still cold - leather jacket - yes it does all fit under the jacket. But I would love heated handle grips!!!
Actually I would love just to get out on the bike for a good blast!

**SimJen** · 28th June 2006, 12:03

Live in Waikato, wear my leathers (race type with ventilation) just a jersey over a tshirt and dress pants underneath. Never get that cold on my daily commute. 25km mainly country riding.

**ZeroIndex** · 28th June 2006, 12:04

My personal thought is, as soon as i get a new bike, first thing that's going on is heated grips.. although, by the time i get a new bike, it will be summer.. and i won't care much for heated grips, but hey.. I've got time to think about this.. DAMMIT I WANT A BETTER JOB THAN DX MAIL..

**WRT** · 28th June 2006, 12:06

Originally Posted by ZeroIndex

but the arms get itchy/scratchy..

What, they try to kill each other with dynamite and oversized hammers?

I'm wearing cordura with the winter lining in, but it wreaks havoc with cotton shirts. Its just completely pointless ironing them now. Not that I've asked the missus to stop, she enjoys doing it so much I'd hate to ruin her buzz.

**Ixion** · 28th June 2006, 12:08

It's not too bad yet. Just a jersey under the jacket.

But I must say that there seems to be something strange happening with the air these days. For some reason the cold seems to be (literaly) makiing my eyes water. How strange.Unless I can blame my newish helmet (its first winter). Maybe I need to go back to open face and goggles, at least they kept your eyes draught free.

I actually had to stop the other day and wipe my eyes. Not painful, just watering like mad.

I blame modern helmet design. Or the French tests. Or the Welch. They're always a good fall back for blaming.

Oh, and WHY are there no signs advising motorcyclists of the cold. Unsigned hazards. It's a scandal. Somebody should be blamed for it. How are we supposed to ride safely if there aren't enough signs?

EDIT: That's a thought. If it gets much colder I must put the linings in the jacket and leggings. If I can find them.

**XTC** · 28th June 2006, 12:15

Still riding to and from work on my Motorsickle. Leave home at 5:45am on day shifts for my 45 minute commute. I wear some cheap thermals from te warewhare and a wooly jumper under my clover jacket and revit pants. Also have heated grips and a warm rider neck tube thingy. Wouldn't say that i'm cosy warm but it aint that bad and I just love riding whether it's cold or wet or warm. Beats being in the car and heaps cheaper to run.

**BarBender** · 28th June 2006, 12:22

Originally Posted by Ixion

It's not too bad yet. Just a jersey under the jacket.

But I must say that there seems to be something strange happening with the air these days. For some reason the cold seems to be (literaly) makiing my eyes water.

I hear ya.
I've been in tears the last week.

**SARGE** · 28th June 2006, 12:29

Originally Posted by Keystone19

It's been a tad chilly the last few mornings so for those of you who ride I thought a little poll to see how tough you all are was in order...

i had to chip ice off my seat yesterday AM on the way in.. still rode in wearing my Cordura and jeans ..

hell.. this weather is springtime in Cleveland..

**SimJen** · 28th June 2006, 12:29

Was thinking about heated grips..........nah too girly for me

**Str8 Jacket** · 28th June 2006, 12:31

I start work at 7am so its rather chilly when I leave for work. I tend to put a few layers on along with my neck-sock and woollen gloves under my winter gloves. I dont have proper riding boots yet so I wear my Doc's with 2 or 3 pairs of socks. I have to get to work about 15 minutes earlier so that I can strip of all my gear.... A nice warm cuppa tea usually warms me up once im at work though.