how cold is 2 cold,,,,,,,,,

[hondaman]

its getting cold here,what is the coldest some of you have gone for a ride?At least 20 miles+.not a ride to get the mail. im at 27 now

[docdoru]

46 in Tampa...

[Greg H.]

I've ridden 35-38 degrees for 28 miles to the office. That's probably my limit.

And, when it gets in the mid 40s, and below, I switch to my Tour Master Polar Tex Gloves w/liners.

[jwfranklin]

When I was Younger as long as it was above frezzing and not raining I rode my bike to work, about 20m one way I also went on 150-200 mile trips on weekend, same conditions, As I got older the temp went up. Can not take the cold like I use to. Today it has to be above 40. But not working anymore. So mostly on weekends when I can find someone to go with me. In Ga if you wait till 10am or so this ususally isn't a problem. But it has been unusually cold this year. Average high is about 58. the last few weeks barley getting into the 40's Having lived in Ohio, and Maryland for a while. I can tell you I could stand 40 up there better than I could down here.

Wayne

[arachnomania]

Have ridden in the thirties quite a bit, but for long hours in the saddle nothing beats my heated gear from Gerbings. Socks, gloves, pants and jackets with adjustable thermostats for diffrent zones of gear. Twenties have even been no problem, but no exposed skin. With the right gear riding in the cold can be more enjoyable than on a 100 degree day.

[NautiBrit]

I think you may have posted this to the wrong board, you should try the Packers board, especially when they're playing Chicago. You'll always find the crazies in sub-zero temperatures wearing nothing but a smile and war paint.........I think that their answer is an alcohol based anti-freeze that can be taken orally, but appears to evaporate quickly as it is replaced often.

[bone crusher]

My general rule is that if my hands start to freeze in the normal gloves that I wear (while I ride), then it's too cold to ride...that means about 45 degrees for me!

Then again, some here have better windshields and that makes a huge difference...some protect the hands a little...

Anyone with CHAD yet??

[Lamonster]

It all depends on your gear. I did a Ironbutt from San Diego to East TN one time and on that trip I had a 400+ mile run at night in the low 20's. I was so cold that I had to get a hotel just so I could sit in a hot shower for what seemed like hours. I thought I was going to chip my teeth they were chattering so bad.

The reason I was so cold is I had some heated gear I got from a friend to try to see if I wanted to buy it. Needless to say it didn't work and when I got home I ordered Gerbings.

Gear is the key to cold weather riding.

[NancysToy]

I was so cold that I had to get a hotel just so I could sit in a hot shower for what seemed like hours. I thought I was going to chip my teeth they were chattering so bad.

Been there, done that! You don't think you will ever stop shaking. The hands hurt like the devil as the feeling comes back, too.

Gear is the key to cold weather riding.

-Scotty

[Roaddog2]

It all depends on your gear. I did a Ironbutt from San Diego to East TN one time and on that trip I had a 400+ mile run at night in the low 20's. I was so cold that I had to get a hotel just so I could sit in a hot shower for what seemed like hours. I thought I was going to chip my teeth they were chattering so bad.

The reason I was so cold is I had some heated gear I got from a friend to try to see if I wanted to buy it. Needless to say it didn't work and when I got home I ordered Gerbings.

Gear is the key to cold weather riding.

[frleo]

The cold doesn't stop my rYding. I've taken local trips (from our farm to town and back - 22 miles -) in temps in the 20's. I layer under FIRSTGEAR Thermo Suit with goretex insulated boots and leather thermo gloves. I haven't needed electric aided gear.

It is snow, ice and salt that keep the spYder in the barn.

---leo---

[tnfleming]

i wear tourmaster heated clothes. windshield. face covering hat thingy. perfect except need fairings to block leg wind, not available.

[ataDude]

...Anyone with CHAD yet??

Mine has shipped but has not arrived yet.

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[frleo]

>>fairings to block leg wind, not available.<<

Check out F1's "shutters." I don't have them, but am told they work.

[b2k]

so far 17deg for about 22 miles to work ,have drove colder but the temperture has not got there yet.It is all about deciation

[FANG]

37 degrees in Pensacola, FL Layered X 4 and jeans - legs froze but the ryde was great. Am planning leather chaps and a leather jacket soon.

[sabunim5]

Too cold is when you can not function at your full potential (physically and mentaly). Remember that your judgement is affected by being too hot or too cold and this usually happens before you suffer serious physical symptoms. Just being distracted by being cold or hot distracts you from the task at hand; piloting a vehicle with no protection other than the gear you are wearing. Dress appropriatley and Ryde Safe
sabunim5

[GI Jane]

I've ridden in 29 degrees which is cold for this southern blood. Had the Thermosuit on. Didn't get cold at all (thanks Deb). It's all in the being prepared for the cold.

[mike3069]

It all depends on your gear. I did a Ironbutt from San Diego to East TN one time and on that trip I had a 400+ mile run at night in the low 20's. I was so cold that I had to get a hotel just so I could sit in a hot shower for what seemed like hours. I thought I was going to chip my teeth they were chattering so bad.

Back in '76 I rode my TX500 Yamaha from Sun Valley, Idaho to Salt Lake City after Thanksgiving. The temp was in the low 20's and I remember thinking I had finally proven myself to be insane!

Nowadays, I draw the line at about 35 degrees if the sun is out. 40 if its overcast to allow more room for safety afa water freezing on the corners.

[NancysToy]

It is snow, ice and salt that keep the spYder in the barn.

A big amen to that one, Father!
-Scotty

[jnt]

When I was still commuting (20+ miles each way) I would ride to work at 20F, so long as the main roads were clear. Got caught in snow showers on the way home a couple times. Gear: Aerostich, Polartec 200 sweater, good winter gloves, Heated grips, sometimes heated seat. Got Gerbings a few years back - gloves and jacket liner - work great!! New Schuberth fogs up at 10F, so that's pretty much the limit.

[sleepman]

39 is the coldest we've gotten in my area of Florida so far this year. I use a set of Arctiva snowmobile bibs and an Arctiva jacket when it's that cold. 30 mile ride to work and combined with my full face helmet and Alpine Stars gloves I don't feel the cold at all.

[Director]

A big amen to that one, Father!
-Scotty

Can I have another Amen?

Bruce

[tatt2r]

I believe 14 was coldest with a windchill of about 5 bundle up not bad new England rider so far 10 months and still riding

[GeminiJane]

...Twenties have even been no problem, but no exposed skin. With the right gear riding in the cold can be more enjoyable than on a 100 degree day.

I agree - with heated gear, if you're sealed up, doesn't matter. I've ridden on 17 degree days - dry roads - and felt just fine. Only problem is if I stop for a traffic light, etc., either had to try not to breathe or had to open the visor to keep from fogging up and then frosting up.