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Winter Commuting

November 29, 2007 on 9:31 pm | In Accessories |

There have been a number of days that I continue to ride the bike that have not been at all unpleasant because of a couple of clothing items I am using.

First, I have a windproof, armoured coat from Fieldsheer. This coat has a double seam down the front and a raised collar with velcro strips placed up and down the zippered seam. A windproof coat (check the specs) makes a *huge* difference.

Next, I use Scott gauntlet gloves that prevents any exposed skin at the wrists. They are not heated. So far, after a half hour commute, only my finger tips have gotten cold on the Goldwing - which has to be the best bike in the world for warm winter motorcycling!

I have worn both rain pants that don’t breathe to keep the wind off of my legs as well as ski bib overalls. It’s easier for me to put the bibs on and they seem to work as well with the wind and also provide some more warmth.

On my head, I have a full face HJC helmet and I wear a head stocking that extends down onto my chest and back and under the collar of the coat. I end up looking like this (below) - ready for almost any beauty contest that is near the Artic Circle…

Final note. I am riding when it is less than 32 degrees, but I am really watching very carefully for any pooled water from cars, trucks and from drains.