A WINDY and Chilly NYC Bicycle Commute from Ridgewood to SoHo

[@johndunbar2393]

6:50 A slide under the trailer would've been worthy of any 80's bike film. Lol That would've brought in the viewers! Thanks for bringing us along! Take care and have a good weekend!

[@BrianMcDonald]

@@johndunbar2393 I'll have to start practicing sliding and getting up without unclipping! 😂

[@syazwanabdull4835]

Nice ride

[@BrianMcDonald]

Yeah today was really nice even with the wind!

[@TheRobertlonski]

Good ride today. I prefer riding on a cold day over a how one -- how about you?

[@BrianMcDonald]

I definitely prefer being colder than being too hot, as long as I have stuff on to prevent me from getting numb or frostbitten. This year has been more difficult in finding a comfortable balance because the weather is shifting so wildly and it's hard to acclimatize normally.

[@trainyourdogs4life]

Love your videos! Where do you get your gear for these cold winter rides?

[@BrianMcDonald]

Historically I have got stuff online, in store at places like REI, and occasionally on eBay. Lately I've had better luck getting deals on the manufacturers' online stores, from companies like Gorewear. I used to be more proactive but if you constantly are on the lookout you can get good stuff at big discounts.

[@p3rdax252]

Cool video! Which bicycle model do you ride?

[@BrianMcDonald]

A Fezzari Shafer :)

[@potatolord-tr1qp]

how do you stay worm in the thin thing

[@BrianMcDonald]

I think the main factor is whether a layer can block the wind. Something that is thin that can block the wind makes you feel a lot warmer, and typically I'm generating heat by pedaling, so I try to find a balance where I'm not too hot or too cold

[@potatolord-tr1qp]

@BrianMcDonald OkAy

[@campbell6504]

​@@BrianMcDonaldThese cycling gear may look thin and flimsy but they do provide a sensible amount of insulation.

[@BrianMcDonald]

Fabric that can block the wind really makes a big difference in how you perceive the cold