GeeNov 25
shom
I've been a fair weather biker most of my life but as I've become a fairly regular bike commuter I have been dreading the day when it is dark, drizzly, and dreary. My ride back from work today was that day; 45°F/7°C, a light drizzle, and a chilly wind, it was not nearly as awful as I would have imagined. I might have just extended my riding season #BikeTooter.
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Show threadAI6YR BenNov 25
@shom Yay! also, nice to have a bike track!
Show threadshomNov 25
@ai6yr Unfortunately it's only 1.5 mile of 5 mile commute, but it's my favorite part and glad for it!
Show threadHey GusNov 25

@shom a good light, good waterproof/windproof gloves go a long way with that sort of weather too.

Once it gets much below 40 and raining it gets pretty miserable though.

Show threadshomNov 25
@elebertus I'm using my mittens (originally for skiing I think) for now and that's been a big help. Any recommendations on gloves? The mitts aren't the best for keeping a few fingers on the brake. But I don't think I'll ride in pouring rain but probably will take a chance of dreary drizzly days and try not to be an absolutist.
Show threadHey GusNov 25

@shom it’s been a lot of years since I’ve needed them, but at the time it was a pair of trek branded gloves.

Personally for me a fairly thin glove worked well as it wasn’t too cold, but just something that was a barrier between the elements and my fingers.

If it’s an option I would go to any bike/outdoor shops in your area and test out some stuff and see what your options are first hand..

Show threadshomNov 27
@elebertus yea thanks. I plan on swinging by the bike shop next week and see what they have.
Show threadRainer FehrenbacherNov 25
Riding at night on dark empty streets feels like magic sometimes
Show threadshomNov 25
@rainer I do love that in the cool summer nights, especially if it's nicely paved.