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How do I stay warm and dry in the chilly (sometimes cold), wet winters in northern California? What things are necessities and what things are a waste of my money? Please give suggestions for the top of my head all the way down to the tips of my toes! Recommendations of specific brands are helpful, too.
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It's been my experience that when choosing clothes for wear during inclement weather situations you have four concerns, they're affordable, keeps you dry, maintains your own level of comfort, and allows you to remain visible to motorists and pedestrians. Performancebike.com has a good selection of women's rain wear to look at, along with specs on what situations are best for those particular items. They're usually reasonable priced and if you like to shop around to compare prices before making purchases, performance bike also sells through through amazon.com.
I noticed a few guys plugging Goretex clothing. And while Goretex products are goods, if not the best, for cold and rainy days if you look at the listings on the Goretex website link provided below, they're not inexpensive in the least. The least expensive pair of waterproof pants is $100 dollars US, and the one they've made expressly for female bicyclists is twice that amount, so I'd really have to hope that those rainy days are vicious and often to justify the expense.
I can say this much confidently. If you get yourself a cap to wear under the helmet, a pair of pants and a jacket/coat that will keep your head and body dry from the rain, what you wear underneath will not matter in the least. The only concern you'll have is bicycle lighting, footwear, and socks at this point. And honestly, just about any type of comfortable waterproof footwear will do, if you're using regular pedals as opposed to clips. Best of luck to you. Ride smartly and safely.
It's been my experience that when choosing clothes for wear during inclement weather situations you have four concerns, they're affordable, keeps you dry, maintains your own level of comfort, and allows you to remain visible to motorists and pedestrians. Performancebike.com has a good selection of women's rain wear to look at, along with specs on what situations are best for those particular items. They're usually reasonable priced and if you like to shop around to compare prices before making purchases, performance bike also sells through through amazon.com.
I noticed a few guys plugging Goretex clothing. And while Goretex products are goods, if not the best, for cold and rainy days if you look at the listings on the Goretex website link provided below, they're not inexpensive in the least. The least expensive pair of waterproof pants is $100 dollars US, and the one they've made expressly for female bicyclists is twice that amount, so I'd really have to hope that those rainy days are vicious and often to justify the expense.
I can say this much confidently. If you get yourself a cap to wear under the helmet, a pair of pants and a jacket/coat that will keep your head and body dry from the rain, what you wear underneath will not matter in the least. The only concern you'll have is bicycle lighting, footwear, and socks at this point. And honestly, just about any type of comfortable waterproof footwear will do, if you're using regular pedals as opposed to clips. Best of luck to you. Ride smartly and safely.
What would be a good bicycle for the road?
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I'm going to start bicycling 18 miles a week to get to my friends house. I will be riding on a county road. It is not very populated, and takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to get there. I'm very new to bicycling long distances, and I was wondering what would be a good pedal bike to purchase for this distance. Is there a specific type of bike for riding on concrete? I currently own a mountain bike but I'm not sure if that is good for the road. Any tips or advice? Any accessories you would suggest for the road?
Thank you so much for any and all answers.
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If it's all paved 100% of the way - go for a road bike. One more option would be a 'performance hybrid' or flat bar road bike as they are also called. The performance hybrid will put you in a slightly more upright sitting/riding position, but at the expense of a little speed.
Accessories? Always carry along an under-the-seat bag with a spare tube or at least a patch kit - tire levers & a way to inflate the tire once fixed...a frame pump or CO2 cartridge. Padded cycling shorts & a cycling jersey or other shirt that helps to 'wick away' moisture & perspiration. Socks too - plain old cotton tube socks when you perspire are an open invitation to athlete's foot. Go for something of a synthetic material. A good breathable helmet & a water bottle!
Articles on clothing, essentials & hydration on links below.
If it's all paved 100% of the way - go for a road bike. One more option would be a 'performance hybrid' or flat bar road bike as they are also called. The performance hybrid will put you in a slightly more upright sitting/riding position, but at the expense of a little speed.
Accessories? Always carry along an under-the-seat bag with a spare tube or at least a patch kit - tire levers & a way to inflate the tire once fixed...a frame pump or CO2 cartridge. Padded cycling shorts & a cycling jersey or other shirt that helps to 'wick away' moisture & perspiration. Socks too - plain old cotton tube socks when you perspire are an open invitation to athlete's foot. Go for something of a synthetic material. A good breathable helmet & a water bottle!
Articles on clothing, essentials & hydration on links below.
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