This morning's commute and other commuting stories

Hmmm... looking a bit slushier from the train. Was fine back home. Maybe I should have worn the waterproof trousers after all.

Edit: surprisingly dry, but icy patches made it a bit sketchy.

If I can feel my toes again by lunchtime I'll be well pleased.

Likewise my ears

My most rarely used but most highly valued bit of kit

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/500-cycling-seamless-headband-id_8369775.html

I have something similar to that but much prefer the cheapie merino caps that have the ear flaps. They were on ebay years ago and are much more comfortable on long rides than the ear warmer + cap combo.

something like this?

had mine a few months and it's been invaluable!

Yep, that's the one. I've had mine 4 years now

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Madison-Isoler-Merino-Cycling-Winter-Skull-Cap/332169428322?hash=item4d56d73d62:m:mD1lwFrBPjCVz4_AwRJqYGw

I had a GripGrab headband to cover my ears which was fantastic and actually fitted my big chunky head, but sadly it suddenly vanished without a trace. I think either I took it off while in a shop and left it at the checkout because I do that all the time, or my wife went on a tidying spree and flung it in a cupboard somewhere because I tend to leave my kit all over the hallway. Can recommend if you've got a pumpkin head like me though.
https://www.gripgrab.com/collections/winter-headwear/products/headband-windster

How's the sizing on these?

I don't understand how people were riding to work in shorts this morning. I'm not exactly lacking in natural insulation and I was very cold.

Triple hard bastards. Or, will have dust for knees in ten years.

Think there's only one size? Could be wrong but it was a while ago. I have a reasonably hefty brain cave, maybe ~60-61cm? I'm currently growing my hair long so I've noticed it probably leaves my earlobs exposed but if it's that cold I'm normally wearing a buff too. It's just nice that the little flaps keep the wind off.

Commute. Could be a 5min ride. Not worth dressing up for.

See how these same fuckers fair if they're out in the cold for 8hrs...

Had the same happen with one of their skull caps - was very good for my very similarly large noggin. Must get another...

I think there are 2 sizes. Mine (L/XL) also leaves the bottoms of my big ears exposed :/

Cycling home from a night out at 6 on saturday morning and it felt like I was going to freeze to death! Was not dressed for the weather, warm(ish) when I went out the evening before.

I would've definitely bought the larger one if there was a choice. Even with my current mop I find it does enough to keep bulk of cold pain away from ears.

Don't lean. Brixton this morning.

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Artwork or actual random icicles?

I cycled in from Brixton this morning, definitely didn't see anything that cold.

Was very pleased with the LMNH Belgian cap and the heavy duty seal skinz gloves tho

Eyes were watery, need somekind of glasses

I've used a buff to cover my ears with great effect before, fold it in half a few times. great multi use item

At least it's not yellow

SRS? Freezing rain is the stuff of nightmares.

I, too, enjoy going out in my buff.

Burst water main, I am told.