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Originally Posted by unfrgvn
I am struggling with this a little bit myself, for the TBP. Apparently those mountain passes are notorious for sudden rain storms in the afternoon, as well as climbing to such high elevations. I probably need a windbreaker / raincoat. I have one, but it is a little thick to fit in my jersey pocket. I am debating about a handlebar saddlebag, but I'm sure that will make me look like a rookie.
who cares how you look. it has to work for you...
just as input, here's what i use on longer / higher rides:
- arm warmers (imho #1 in usefulness)
- a small / light wind jacket
- for lower temperatures: a cycling vest (like
http://ep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-694337853...ing-vest-4.gif)
- a buff (like
http://media.chainreactioncycles.com...id=500&hei=505 )
- a running beanie that fits under the helmet (like
http://cdn.gearpatrol.com/wp-content...ear-Patrol.jpg)
this all fits into my shirt pockets (together with some food, money, credit card and [often] a cell phone). sometimes i also push some of that into the 2nd bottle (if i only need one bottle).
of course i don't take all of this unless i expect cold / bad weather. but especially for longer downhills, it's very nice if you can put on another layer at the top (normally arm warmers + jacket + sometimes the beanie).
i always have a small saddle bag on my bike that just consists of a tube, co2 canister (+adapter) and tire levers.