I'll be heading out in a few minutes for a 4 hour training ride.
It'll be a mix of road and crunchy stuff over towards morristown on
the patriots path. I'll be suited up as written.

Myself I'm a bit of a bike junkie. My quiver has more than a few in it:

MTB
2008 Fisher Superfly
2008 Trek 9.9 Elite SSL
1992 Fisher Montare Rigid Single Speed Conversion
2007 Fisher Rig Single Speed

Road
2006 Lemond Versaille(In pieces since hit by car)
1999 Lemond Versaille(Being built up since other one was wrecked)
2005? Motobecane Messenger Fixed Gear


The weapon of choice today is the rigid SS. Perfect for these nasty
conditions.




--- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "Lauren" <lauren@...> wrote:
>
>
> I agree. I prefer to bike in the winter more than the summer. And I do
> have a tough time monitoring the conditions... Because I bike commute
> to work I never know what the conditions will be out there as well -
> overnight weather can really fool you in the morning!
>
> My wardrobe
> Very thin base layer
> Long sleeve Jersey
> Fleece overshirt
> wind jacket
> thermal pants
> wind pants
> two pair socks
> hiking boots (yep, and sandals in the summer!)
> balaclava
> crappy gloves
>
> It's pretty much the same if I'm mountain biking although I usually
> leave out the fleece overshirt and the wind pants and I trade in the
> hiking boots for real bike boots (Lake).
>
> Bikes
> Mountain: Trek 6700, yr. 2002-ish
> Hybrid: Trek 7500FX, yr. 2004 (my second one. the first was stolen-the
> rats)
> Road: Specialized Allez Vita, yr. 2003 (dust collector)
>
> I'm finally done buying bikes having bought and sold a few others.
> However, if I ever win the lottery I will buy a Santa Cruz Juliana. I
> test road one once and thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I still
> remember it and I doubt I'll ever forget it.
>
>
> --- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "rtman62701" <ballinhand69@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I can understand some of these last bitter days not wanting to
> > venture outdoors, but for the most part the winter can be some of
> > the best rides of the season. You don't necessarily need studded
> > tires although they help. The hardest part is to monitor the
> > conditions. If the snow is packed - go for it. If there's a couple
> > inches of fluffy stuff - go for it. If it's slushy snow or there's
> > more than 3" it's going to be rough. When in doubt hit the road and
> > get some miles in. I'll ride all winter long and I'll be out even
> > in these conditions. Just find a system of layering clothing so
> > that you'll stay warm.
> >
> > Here's what I wear for winter rides:
> >
> > sleeveless base layer
> > long sleeve jersey
> > wind jacket
> > bib shorts with leg warmers
> > thermal tights
> > shoe covers
> > lobster gloves
> > thin ski hat
> >
> > If it gets into the lower teens or single digits I'll throw on an
> > extra layer of tights and a different jacket but that's it. Oh and
> > don't underestimate the power of those chemical toe warmers. It's
> > all good!!!
> >
> > Ryan
> >
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