Claiming true local hard man status after yesterday’s outing.
A balmy 3 degrees at designated departure time. Kit:
- Two pairs of socks (one merino wool under C Hippo’s advice) and over-boots
- Long leg warmers under 3/4 qtr length winter knicks
- Long undershirt + Wind vest + long jersey + newspaper + winter jacket
- Neck warmer
- Beanie
- Long woolen gloves under second pair of long gloves
You get the drift – I looked like a blimp.
Trouble is I was under dressed. The thermometer dropped to read zero at Col De Lofty (700 mtrs and growing) and wind chill on the descent meant I had to pry my fingers off the handlebars at co-riders meet point.
But then things cooled down…Bridgewater hit minus 2 before we at last started to climb – a joy as it stopped the worst of wind chill and at least gave the body a chance to work & heat up (well at least try)
Never been as cold in my life. All the paddocks were covered in ice and even the cows and sheep looked frozen on their spots. Great photo opportunities everywhere, but too hard to get the phone out and glove(s) off.
Yes Sydney gets wetter, but this was something else.
Cold Beaver/Beebs