Cold Toes

[consularrider]

@Dirt 41430 wrote:

That brings up a good point. All-too-often, we don’t move around and wiggle our toes, move our fingers until they’re feeling cold. If we do that BEFORE they get cold, it helps keep them warm longer into the ride.

So many things to have to think about and remember while riding … ooh, ooh, ooh, brain freeze! :p

[Dirt]

@consularrider 41437 wrote:

So many things to have to think about and remember while riding … ooh, ooh, ooh, brain freeze! :p

So many times I FORGET to move my hands and toes around… or it isn’t convenient to do so… and I end up cursing later. I did it right this morning and things were fluffy and warm.

One problem with the different kind of pogies or bar mitts is that they tend to make you keep your hands in one place and not move around. Same thing with riding fixie. Coasting and stretching or shaking your feet isn’t as easy and I tend not to do it often enough. Doesn’t take too much to freeze my brain.

[KelOnWheels]

@KelOnWheels 41421 wrote:

So what’s the difference between a shoe cover and an overshoe? :confused:

Thinking of getting these as winter shoes are rather spendy.

Has anybody tried the Giro 100 Proof winter gloves? I like those other Giro gloves I got – it seems weird in these though that your fingers are separated.

I’m gonna wind up spending all my new bike moneys on gear Of course having a new bike won’t do me much good if I can’t ride it

Not having things to do at work is dangerous.

I ordered some shoe covers and a balaclava and a skull cap and some lobster gloves. It should all arrive in time for the weather to get warm again

And remember, “There is no such thing as a draft, just wind trying to get the hell away from Jens Voigt.”

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@KelOnWheels 41452 wrote:

Not having things to do at work is dangerous.

Not having things to do at work and sitting in front of a computer is dangerous.

[txgoonie]

@KelOnWheels 41452 wrote:

I ordered some shoe covers and a balaclava and a skull cap and some lobster gloves. It should all arrive in time for the weather to get warm again
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Still, all good purchases. They will make you very happy!

[cephas]

@KelOnWheels 41452 wrote:

I ordered some shoe covers and a balaclava and a skull cap and some lobster gloves. It should all arrive in time for the weather to get warm again

Oh, yeah. and that reminds me, the last freezing part is my face. Any good balaclava recommendations? I’m partial to Smartwool after a great hat and socks, but I am open to any good experiences.

[KelOnWheels]

@cephas 41523 wrote:

Oh, yeah. and that reminds me, the last freezing part is my face. Any good balaclava recommendations? I’m partial to Smartwool after a great hat and socks, but I am open to any good experiences.

I want everything Smartwool & Ibex make. I ordered a PI Barrier balaclava, I shall report back

[Dickie]

@KelOnWheels 41537 wrote:

I want everything Smartwool & Ibex make. I ordered a PI Barrier balaclava, I shall report back

Kel – I’ve Been using the PI Barrier balaclava lots this year and I really like it. Very warm for such a light material and I love how long the neck guard is. I generally don’t cover my nose and mouth as it doesn’t breath all that well, but now I’m looking to pair it with such an item.

[Dirt]

Lebanese Market on Old Dominion has the best baklava I’ve had in a long, long time. I love the one they make with pistachios. Yummm!

D’OH! You said Balaclava.

I’ve got a PI barrier and it is too warm for me. That means it probably is PERFECT for humans. I like the smart wool that I got a few years ago. It wicks well and is comfortable. It isn’t too thick, so it fits under my normal helmet (with a small adjustment). I don’t have to go to a bigger helmet to accommodate the extra layer. My favorite is a balaclava made by Mavic. It provides just a little insulation and does a great job of holding my ears close to my head, so that they stay warm. It keeps the sting off my chin and forehead. For most, my guess is that it wouldn’t be enough for the coldest of days.

Hope that helps a little.

Pete

[KelOnWheels]

@Dirt 41545 wrote:

Lebanese Market on Old Dominion has the best baklava I’ve had in a long, long time. I love the one they make with pistachios. Yummm!

Do you find that putting the olive oil on your face makes the baklava fall off before you finish your ride, or does the honey stick on well enough? The pistachios are bonus because you can eat them while you ride

[Dirt]

@KelOnWheels 41547 wrote:

Do you find that putting the olive oil on your face makes the baklava fall off before you finish your ride, or does the honey stick on well enough? The pistachios are bonus because you can eat them while you ride

The baklava magically finds its way into my pie-hole and completely bypasses all other parts of my face.

[KelOnWheels]

@Dirt 41549 wrote:

The baklava magically finds its way into my pie-hole and completely bypasses all other parts of my face.

Well that’s not gonna keep your face warm now is it?

[jopamora]

@KelOnWheels 41555 wrote:

Well that’s not gonna keep your face warm now is it?

Depends on if the baklava was soaked in liquor

[Subby]

I ordered some of those smartwool socks that someone (KLizotte?) was raving about. I was in serious pain yesterday with just two pairs of ordinary socks. Probably need to triple up until they get here.

[Dirt]

The smartwool socks are awesome.

There are great local sources for them. Casual Adventure in Arlington has an amazing selection of Smartwook products. It is a GREAT store too. Nice local business.

The socks I like even better than Smartwool are those by Swiftwick. They’re more expensive, but I found they last longer and have a better temperature range for me. My feet are comfy at lower and higher temperatures. Locally they’re available at Tri360 Near the W&OD trail just down from East Falls Church Metro. Tri360 donated a bunch of pairs of Swiftwick socks for HP100 primes, which was a pretty dang cool thing to do!

Thanks for all the great resources y’all!

Pete

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