What I did wrong:
- My toes went numb and the skin on the fronts of my ankles were exposed and getting windburned. I need to purchase thermal shoe covers and possibly wool cycling socks ($5 - $30).
- My fingers went numb. I was wearing full finger gloves but they were not wind proof. I need to purchase a pair of windproof thermal gloves ($10 - $100).
- My water bottle was filled with ice and water so by the time I needed a sip the contents were solid enough I could not squeeze the bottle ( I did not fill the bottle myself). Fill bottles with plain tap water ($0).
- My legs were starting to get really cold on the ride back. I was wearing a pair of light weight running/warm-up pants with cycling bibs underneath. I need to purchase a pair of thermal tights/bibs ($50 - $120).
- I was wearing 2 thermal long sleeve shirts so my core was warm. Maybe too warm. I was also wearing a rather loose wind/rain proof jacket. I need to purchase an appropriate cycling specific wind/rain proof jacket ($50 - $100).
What I did right:
- I wore a balaclava under my helmet. This protected my neck and ears from the wind and cold ($5 - $30).
Summary:
My head and core was comfortable. My fingers toes and legs were hurting. It is end of the cold season here in Illinois so I will keep my eye out for sales on cold weather cycling gear primarily for my hands, feet and legs otherwise I'll catch is again next season.
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