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I keep a little chart next to my stuff with temperature ranges and what I like to wear. Adjust for rain. Something like: 65 F and up, short jersey/shorts 55-65 F, tights over shorts, long sleeve jersey or short jersey+arm warmers 45-55 F, tights over shorts, long sleeve jersey+wind breaker jacket, fingered gloves, booties 35-45 F, thermal tights, + fleece ...

Define "cool weather." Your cool may be my warm. I've found that in the past with folks from warmer climates. I generally ride with regular bibs, no leggins, regular jersey with light windbreaker to about 55F. 45 - 55F - no leggins, long-sleeved jersey with hood, warmer gloves, windbreaker. Below 45 - leggins, jersey with hood, underjersey, wind ...

Had cool weather all summer- but the best thing to wear as the sun loses its heat is layers. I always wear a wicking vest- summer and winter but on top of that it is a short sleeve top and then a long sleeve. My winter long sleeve is made of Roubaix material and was developed for the race of that name. Breathable- warm and a little bit of water proofing to it....

Originally Posted by Litespeedlouie I keep a little chart next to my stuff with temperature ranges and what I like to wear. Adjust for rain. Something like: 65 F and up, short jersey/shorts 55-65 F, tights over shorts, long sleeve jersey or short...

My range for cool weather rides will be stay home if its sub 45. What are your recommendations for tights,bibs, ect ect. The humidity here can swing to both extremes summer and winter. If you were going to purchase one set of quality winter riding gear what would you get? Lp

If was only going to ride above 45, I wouldn't worry about it - Just a long-sleeve jersey with a hood and warm gloves, warm socks and tights.

Originally Posted by Spinz@50 Can any of you year rounders offer up any suggestions I've found that living in New Mexico helps. (Although living above 5,000 feet doesn't always)

Ahhh Looking so forward to the few weeks of really nice cool dry fall riding weather. But cool weather ridingrequires a large saddle/handlebar bag so you can dress warm then shed as it warms up in the day. Smartwool is a god send for cooler weather.

The key to enjoying multiclimate riding is to create your own chart of what works for you and at what temps. Here's one I created 3 years ago when I first faced this issue, and still refer to it when I'm not sure what to wear. Note you'll have to adjust for wind as well as temp 54+ gloves 47+ light cover, long sleeve jersey 40+ wind breaker, wind proof gloves 35...