How do you stop your glasses misting up? I find this is a big problem when wearing a buff in cold weather. Breath comes out under the buff and onto the lenses. I usually have to choose between aching face and being able to see well.
Too Cold
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How do you stop your glasses misting up? I find this is a big problem when wearing a buff in cold weather. Breath comes out under the buff and onto the lenses. I usually have to choose between aching face and being able to see well.
wiggydiggy
Guru
I've never been able to stop that, I swapped to contact lenses for riding some time ago.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I don't have a problem outdoors with it, but do struggle indoors when sweating away while playing a gig.
Unfortunately a no go for me. I do wear contacts for some sports and could probably mitigate not being able to see close stuff by varifocal contacts but in this weather the eyes would water so badly it would be as bad as the misting.
pawl
Legendary Member
- Location
- Desford Leicestershire
When I motorcycled my visor would mist up.
I used an ant mist spray Sorry I can’t remember the brand name.I have also used washing up liquid Just a few drops and polished with a tissue was affective in preventing misting.
Chislenko
Veteran
Been out this morning 1 degree apparently. Once you have been riding for a few minutes you soon warm up.
Quite a cold wind this morning but the only part of me that felt cold were my fingertips, (bit of arthritis) but even that passed after a while.
My dress code for the winter is bib tights, a normal cycling jersey and a thin jacket. I don't bother with base layers etc as I find, personally, I get too hot.
Balaclava under my helmet, thin layer gloves with proper gloves over them. For my feet, three pairs of socks.
NB. The three pair of socks came about by accident as I ordered some cycling shoes and they were too big so I turned them into my winter shoes and they accommodate the three socks!
I am one of the "older generation" so it is possible to get out there.
Quite a cold wind this morning but the only part of me that felt cold were my fingertips, (bit of arthritis) but even that passed after a while.
My dress code for the winter is bib tights, a normal cycling jersey and a thin jacket. I don't bother with base layers etc as I find, personally, I get too hot.
Balaclava under my helmet, thin layer gloves with proper gloves over them. For my feet, three pairs of socks.
NB. The three pair of socks came about by accident as I ordered some cycling shoes and they were too big so I turned them into my winter shoes and they accommodate the three socks!
I am one of the "older generation" so it is possible to get out there.
All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
I popped out this morning and cycled about 3 miles. The roads around here are surprisingly dry so I had no problems.
Someone had driven their car into the lights at a pedestrian crossing. Apparently the driver was dazzled by the sun, but didn't see the need to slow or stop.
I'm planning a 35 mile ride tomorrow.
Someone had driven their car into the lights at a pedestrian crossing. Apparently the driver was dazzled by the sun, but didn't see the need to slow or stop.
I'm planning a 35 mile ride tomorrow.
Donger
Convoi Exceptionnel
- Location
- Quedgeley, Glos.
My favourite cycling conditions are when it is cold, dry and sunny. Having said that, I don't want ice, and I've just finished a ride with no feeling left in my toes. It was between 2 and 3 degrees C today. I think about 5 or 6 would be just about perfect for me.
delb0y
Legendary Member
- Location
- Quedgeley, Glos
I had a very pleasant ride this morning. Only bit of me that got nippy was my toes. It was far colder (or felt it) walking to Tesco's at midday. But I wouldn't want to go out if there was ice about.
DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
It's too cold. Not fresh, not bracing.
Just cold.
Just cold.
Slick
Guru
I don't particularly mind the cold, but I'm not daft, if there’s a serious risk of ice, then I give it a miss.
I no longer commute as I WFH, but the coldest I remember was -8 a year or two back and it was nearly all on main roads, so minimal risk of ice.
I can still get caught out from time to time, as even my usual 50k Sunday loop had to be rejigged as one road was just closed due to ice, instead of just treating it.
Also, this won't be an option for some, but I like to grow a beard over the festive break, as it keeps the face toasty in February when the real cold snap hits.
I no longer commute as I WFH, but the coldest I remember was -8 a year or two back and it was nearly all on main roads, so minimal risk of ice.
I can still get caught out from time to time, as even my usual 50k Sunday loop had to be rejigged as one road was just closed due to ice, instead of just treating it.
Also, this won't be an option for some, but I like to grow a beard over the festive break, as it keeps the face toasty in February when the real cold snap hits.
- Location
- Glasgow
I remember that!
It was more than a year or two back though, it must have been 2018 - I was still at the Exhibition Centre.
I remember popping into the local shop before riding to work, the shopkeeper said it was -8.
Of course I still rode to work, on my ice bike.
I don't generally feel cold on the bike, because my bikes are heavy, I don't wear thin cycling gear or cycling shoes.
I wear general outdoor clothing, fleeces and similar, topped up with an Altura Night Vision jacket, a wool beanie, a buff and gloves.
The only times I felt cold in he cold lol, was when in a beginners group, lots of starting and stopping, the pace slower than I would have liked.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I'm back. 5 miles into town and then the same coming back was chuffing cold, but within two or three minutes I was glowing like a Ready Brek kid. Dunno what all the fuss is about.
Rusty Nails
We remember
- Location
- Living in the slow lane
Not too bothered by cold weather riding if it wasn't for the Reynaud's. No matter what I try my fingers are in agony unless I wear gloves so thick it makes gear changes difficult. Lobster gloves are best for me but even they don't give enough protection for longer rides in cold winds.
