So out on the bike today in 40 degree weather, I realized some gear that I was lacking which will now be used on most of my winter bikes! A quick trip to Wal-Mart (turns out this is a good time for this) and my problem was remedied! So let's look at my haul!
First
thing I realized on the bike was that the 30 degree wind blowing
through my helmet was absolutely ridiculously cold. A little googling turned up
the answer (my wife later informed me her father already did this but I
hadn't noticed) and off to Wal-Mart I rushed for a do-rag! Apparently
at Wal-Mart, they now carry safety orange Do-rags which matches my race
kit perfectly so now the problems solved! According to some online blogs
I follow, it should also help in the summer with keeping sweat from
rolling down my face.
Next
up was something to protect my ears from wind on my runs. Enter the
stocking cap. At Wal-Mart, they're currently on sale for $2.00 so run
out and pick one up if you don't have one! I bought a reversible kind to
make it match my race kit and work for uniform around the station but
they carried a huge selection so you should be able to find something to
match your kit. The stocking hat is small enough to fold down and tuck
into a jersey pocket but also is warm enough to protect my head while
running.
Last
up will actually be part of a couple posts! After my ride I happened to
glance down and realize I had to do something. You see, I managed to
wind-burn my chest. Since nothing looks more stupid than splotchy red
patches on your chest, I ran to Google for the solution and discovered
what will be the topic of one of my next posts. Homemade Vapor Barriers!
Basically, it's a half-vest made out of a garbage bag. (Tutorial coming
soon) This keeps the wind from blowing through your lycra cycling
clothing and chilling you to the bone. You can also keep your feet warm
without thermal covers in a similar manner! (Also coming soon.)
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