Another factor to consider, from here beyond the pale, is that winter cycling requires far more to keep feet warm than running in the same temps when the temps drom below freezing. The foot is above the ground and always subjected to moving air, so zero insulative factor from snow and there is alwasy wind when cycling, and until you get below 15˚F there is often wet — all of which magnifies the loss of heat from the feet.
Some general factors to keep in mind, no matter how temprate your winter: — roomy shoes are key to increased circulation is key to keeping feet warmer. — Keeping calves warm keeps feet warm. (I’m good in boiled wool knee socks and sandlas with ventile gators (block wind at calves) down to the very wet 20˚F, but just). — once feet start to get cold they can decline VERY rapidly. If you can’t feel your toes themselves wiggle (not “I felt my foot move somewhere, so I’m good!”) you MUST get them inside and warm them SLOWLY. — The best winter system includes insulation, windblocking yet HIGHLY breathable, oversized for circulation. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
