It’s COLD bicycling in Louisville in November
Since I arrived in Louisville a few months ago, I’ve been lying low, going slow to get the feel of life in the US and what is expected of me as a retired priest. One particular area of interest is getting around since I will not be driving but depending on the e-bike my cousins bought for me. I’ve been checking what it’s like to ride in the rain here, what it’s like riding at night–and what it’s like riding in the cold.
Today the temperature was in the upper 20ºs when I left for a meeting. I had already found it’s not so bad riding in the cold except for my frozen fingers. The black gloves on the left were given me by my sister. They are great, just a tad too small but really pliable–and warm for the first twenty minutes. The red gloves are ski gloves I borrowed to test. They aren’t as pliable but they give me an extra ten minutes or so before my fingers are frozen. I’m going to have to keep working on this because it’s not even winter yet!
Hi Charlie,
Happy Thanksgiving!
There are these red glove warmers that you put inside your gloves (they also have them for feet). They keep your hands and feet warm as you travel about. Ask around-I ‘m not sure where to get them-they have been given to me in the past and now with my car in the garage in my building and the walk into work less than 100 meters-I usually wear an extra sweater.
May your Advent be filled with expectant Hope.
Love,
Adel
Hi, Adel… Thanks for your ideas. I’ve been looking for alternatives such as you suggest but so far I haven’t found what I need. I just talked to my serious-rider brother-in-law a couple hours ago and his ideas were similar to yours. I need to keep looking….