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by rlwiggins227
Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:11 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: LADIES - Riding in the cold
Replies: 14
Views: 11771

Thanks. I got them in the mail today, so we're good to go with those. I went today and got a vinyl type rainsuit as I was told by another rider that that will help keep the wind off of me alot since I don't have chaps. I'm hoping that will help. I plan to wear the rain pants on top of my long johns ...
by rlwiggins227
Wed Nov 01, 2006 4:48 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: LADIES - Riding in the cold
Replies: 14
Views: 11771

Thanks for the tips. I didn't know that about the under armour. Good to know. I think I got myself a summer one because it was on a huge discout. :lol: Guess I'll leave that home and just layer up on other stuff. I did get some of those hot hands things but someone now has told me that they only wor...
by rlwiggins227
Mon Oct 30, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: LADIES - Riding in the cold
Replies: 14
Views: 11771

the long johns we found were 50% cotton, 50% polyester, but they say they keep moisture away from your body. is that ok? I also have an underarmour shirt I could wear if that would help.
by rlwiggins227
Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:45 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: LADIES - Riding in the cold
Replies: 14
Views: 11771

Thanks. The windchill is what I'm hoping to guard against with all the layers and the hot hands. The group we are going with is planning to stop every 1.5-2 hours to gas up and get something to drink.

I hope this is a nice and not miserable ride. lol!
by rlwiggins227
Mon Oct 30, 2006 10:44 am
Forum: Total Motorcycle Talk
Topic: Riding in cold
Replies: 17
Views: 6317

Riding in cold

DH and I are taking a 5 hour road trip for the first time this weekend to the mountains for our 12th anniversary. It's in the 60's here at home, but will be in 40's in the mountains when we get there. What suggestions do you have on how to stay comfortable and warm throughout the ride? Especially wi...
by rlwiggins227
Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:51 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: LADIES - Riding in the cold
Replies: 14
Views: 11771

We don't have a windshield on the bike and unfortunately don't have enough time to get one put on at this point. I just ordered some of those hot hands things and they should be to us by Friday. We will be wearing/taking lots of layers: long johns turtle neck fleece sweatshirt leather jacket waterpr...
by rlwiggins227
Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:46 am
Forum: Beginning Bikers
Topic: Riding in colder weather?
Replies: 3
Views: 2099

Riding in colder weather?

DH and I are taking a 5 hour road trip for the first timethis weekend to the mountains for our 12th anniversary. It's in the 60's here at home, but will be in 40's in the mountains when we get there. What suggestions do you have on how to stay comfortable and warm throughout the ride? Especially wit...
by rlwiggins227
Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:39 am
Forum: The Ladies Lounge
Topic: LADIES - Riding in the cold
Replies: 14
Views: 11771

LADIES - Riding in the cold

Hi ladies. I have a couple of questions if that's ok. DH and I are taking a 5 hour road trip for the first timethis weekend to the mountains for our 12th anniversary. It's in the 60's here at home, but will be in 40's in the mountains when we get there. What suggestions do you have on how to stay co...