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Citizen Dave: Idea of the week... dressing to bike in winter
Last week, I wrote about my new (old) winter bike, and my determination to use it through rain, snow, sleet and darkness of night. So far it's performing flawlessly, and I'm enjoying getting out in the December chill and dark. Really. I am.
So, let's talk about winter biking fashion this week. Like my winter bike itself, the emphasis is on cheap. My goal in dressing to ride in the cold was to do it for free. My intention was to buy nothing, and by raiding my closet and basement, I pretty much succeeded.
The photo at right is of me modeling my biking gear (shot by professional photographer and alder, but not winter biker so far as I know, Bridget Maniaci). It starts with layers. I wear four thin jackets that I had lying around the house. The top layer is a yellow rain slicker, which gives me some visibility and keeps the rain, snow and wind from penetrating. When I'm wearing all four, I'm comfortable down to at least 25° F. I often take a layer or two off for the return trip if I leave in the morning and come home during a warm afternoon. What I'm going for here is flexibility to adjust to changing conditions, as well as visibility in the top layer.
Rain Hat and slicker News
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Nurtured in nature Trudging down the nature trail alongside her classmates, she's dressed warmly in a handknit toque, red slicker, yellow rain pants and purple gumboots. "I find lots of leaves so I can give out more tickets, so more people can come," she chirps. ... |
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Gifts for gardeners Avoid flimsy. Here are some presents that go right to work. Somewhere between your rain slicker and your wellies, the middle part of you can get awfully wet. But not if you wear a rain suit from AM Leonard (from $13 at www.amleo.com). ... |
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Gladesmen thrive in remote reaches of the swamp But instead of retreating inside his comfortable cedar cabin, he donned a rain slicker and conducted a handful of guests on a wet tour of what he considers 6000 acres of wild paradise. "This is the farthest point of civilization that could be privately ... |
Citizen Dave: Idea of the week... dressing to bike in winter
The top layer is a yellow rain slicker, which gives me some visibility and keeps the rain, snow and wind from penetrating. When I'm wearing all four, I'm comfortable down to at least 25° F. I often take a layer or two off for the return trip if I leave ...
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Since You Asked: Big Game is about more than football Then right after kickoff, aargh, it began to rain. I mean, really RAIN. The entire crowd rose as one, struggling into slickers and storm hats, popping umbrellas. Our spirits were not dampened — yet. Right away, Stanford recovered a Cal fumble and ... |
