That's my story and sticking with it.
It was only showing 37F on my Garmin but dew on weird metal things going into a control at 3 am at 4 mph, there was a sharp turn and an upwrong took the inside line. French Control Official...."Ew La La....Eh La La" as I gracefully got up. If I had rubber moutain bike soles instead of carbon soles of a racing shoe, I might have been able to be more graceful.
A few thoughts to consider....
Adjusting to weather and condtions on a bent is a learning process or it was for me. Your body on a laid back bent is more exposed to rain and the sun. I found there was not much difference from 60-80F. But once it gets cold, I need much more clothing. First, we go much faster. All laid out, whether in cold or heat but especially the sun, the body tends to absorb more sunshine and with a lower cross sectional area to the airflow, there is less cooling irrespective of speed. So for instance, I might wear knee warmers, a gillet and arm warmers in 45F on an upright bike. I am in tights, LS jersey and cycling jacket at those temperatures on a bent unless there is a lot of sun. In the Northeast this time of year, it can be 60F at the start and quickly dip to the 30's or 40's. Throw rain into the equation and you have to be prepared. The only way I could ride in heavy rain in any temps is with a helmet that has a visor and then I use clear cycling glasses under the visor. I use my finger to wipe the helmet shield. Mention that because you will quickly get yourself out on the road. Rain hitting my face at 30 mph was quite an eye opener. It took me five different helmets and three different eyewears to get it right. For just general riding, I use a Bell Star Pro visor helmet with a high quality EVT mirror attached, this ugly duckling allows me to scan traffic and side streets without moving my head too much. Looks dorky but with a messed up neck, I find it essential on busy roads. I also have a smaller B&M german made mirror on the left lever that I quickly look to see what is behind me. If racing or wanting to go fast that day, I will ditch that helmet with mirror and use a Giro with face shield. There are mirrors that attach to a wrist sweatband.....I do not have one but have seen them. The rear of many helmets will interfere with a headrest but that depends on your fit and strap adjustment...etc. Even during Sebring, you probably need a mirror in my opinion or at least with my screwed up neck, they are essential. GL
