I ride regularly throughout our Northeast Winters and always struggled to
keep hands and feet warm. This year I finally figured it out although the
set up isn't ideal for the beauty of riding a Riv but it works for staying
warm. I wear Pearly's Possum Socks under waterproof boots (I could
This reply is quite late to the party, but I thought the video attached is
worth sharing. The narrator has, I think, too rosy an outlook about what is
practically possible in North American cities, but he does show that cold
weather cycling is not, or ought not to be, a real barrier, tho' even he
It doesn’t get that cold where I live but years ago when I worked at a ski
resort and spent all day standing in subzero temperatures, I wore Sorrel
boots, they have a very thick wool felt liner that can be removed if they
get damp.
It would one of my first purchases if I lived where it got
HI Corwin,
Good to hear you're another practitioner of WHM and have benefitted from
it! I haven't done the ice baths yet, but I do take ice cold showers daily.
I've never felt better, but I'm hoping it'll eventually provide some relief
to the cold fingers I experience during winter riding.
Also coming in late.
Wool socks and hiking boots (waterproof ones) worked fine for me if
temperature is down to about freezing point.
Colder than that, or if I'm riding very long descent, I wear battery heated
socks.
When I went long-ish ride last December, I brought battery heated gloves
and
Hi Bob -
Given that I live in the San Francisco Bay Area, I don't experience much in
the way of cold weather. Your mention of the Wim Hof method piqued my
interest though. I have been practicing the Wim Hof method for many years
now. I bathe in cold water. I'm a diver, so I wear much a thinner
This just in, for fingers. I finally got my Veruskeleta order, containing
among other things a pair of lightly lined leather gloves, IIRC, ex-Stasi
or at least, ex-East German or ex-Soviet-bloc military: very nice, thick,
supple leather, very well stitched, with a single-layer, heavy-ish cloth
I usually wear three layers of wool (baselayer, jersey, jacket) to keep my
core warm but still allow for moisture removal so I don't sweat. (If it's
well below freezing, then a rain jacket goes on over a baselayer and a
sweater.) For my feet, I wear either trail shoes (adding a layer of saran
Best trick I know is to add a layer or two to the area just before your
extremities. i.e., to keep toes warm, add layers to your lower legs. (i.e.
Long, thick socks and leg warmers.) Same with hands: adding arm warmers to
your forearms helps keep your fingers warm.
In 10-degree Chicago today,
I think I love that boot! I don't read Annie's blog regularly, but I think
I might start. She also sung the praises of a very nice looking coat
recently, which was inexpensive, warm and nice looking.
Annie is one on those I follow on IG that has inspired me to "go colder."
Mark from NY,
Annie from Annie's Bike blog posted this recently. She's located in
Vermont, so knows cold.
https://anniebikes.blogspot.com/2021/01/my-favorite-winter-cycling-boot-storm.html
On Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 11:32:05 AM UTC-8 greenteadrinkers wrote:
> I've found that insulated crocs do well
I've found that insulated crocs do well in the 40-35 degree zone. Easy on,
easy off.
Scott
On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 8:18:21 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> Thanks Will B and Will D. I have an older pair of the Lake winter shoes
> (even older than the MXZ303, from looking at the
Thanks Will B and Will D. I have an older pair of the Lake winter shoes
(even older than the MXZ303, from looking at the pictures), and they're
quite warm I usually have to wear them only a few times each winter, but
when I need them, I'm glad I have them. I had a pair of later Lake winter
road
That's very similar to (and OTC) of the effect the rheumatologist mentioned
to me. Will have to try. Seems very similar to some embrocades commonly
used by racers facing less than optimal weather conditions.
Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh
On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:06:05 PM UTC-5 Robert Hakim
An interesting tidbit that I just learned about today from a telemark
skiing forum:
Capsaicin cream on your feet under socks. Theoretically the capsaicin will
help dilate blood vessels, increasing blood flow and warming those toes.
Maybe a bit of a 'warming' effect from the effects of the
Will deR,
Can you tell me about the fit of the Lakes? I like to get a little big for
a winter shoe, but not sure how their fit compares to normal bike shoes.
My Shimanos are 44, Sidis are 43. I'm generally a solid 9 1/2, with
average width feet. Thanks!
Other Will, near Boston
On Mon, Feb 1,
>Will: Can you describe, or give make and model, of your dedicated winter
bike shoes?
Dear Patrick,
Not directed to me, and I have an answer:
Assuming you use SPD pedals, I recommend Lake MXZ304s. Not inexpensive.
I actually own the now-discontinued MXZ303, which differs very slightly
from
They are an older model of Shimano shoes. The current version has some
name like MW7. Lightly insulated, gore-tex, with a neoprene collar. The
collar is the thing that's dying first - rest of the shoe is still going
strong. I wear them every day for my commute (October - April) + cold
weather
I find that my Blundstones (double layer model) with cotton socks are good
to about 35F, and then if I wear wool socks they're good to 25F. They're
surprisingly water resistant too, takes at least an hour of steady rain
before my feet start to get wet, and even then they never end up soaked.
I wear sandals when it’s wet/cold. I use Sealskinz waterproof socks with
however many layer of wool socks I need underneath.
My feet do sweat but they are warm. I have not SPD sandals and standard sandals
depending on the bike I grab. Sandals are good because they have enough
adjustability to
Will: Can you describe, or give make and model, of your dedicated winter
bike shoes?
Patrick Moore, still hoping for some rideable snow this season, in ABQ, NM
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 10:39 AM Will Boericke wrote:
> Dedicated winter bike shoes have been the best money I've spent,
> bike-wise.
Dedicated winter bike shoes have been the best money I've spent,
bike-wise. Gore-tex and 1/2 size bigger. Did 2 hours on the mtb in 12
degrees yesterday, no problem.
On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 12:08:14 PM UTC-5 Patrick Moore wrote:
> A not-quite-on-topic, and in any case no longer
A not-quite-on-topic, and in any case no longer attainable factor in cold
weather warmth is youth. Back when I was in my 20s, youthful hot blood, to
use another weird Victorian concept, kept me warm in cold weather. During
my 5 years in La Ville de Kebek, I did my 4 miles of running outside in
All great information. I'll be reading more carefully tonight.
For me the turning point from only riding in daylight in warm temps, was
getting Dyno lighting and wearing a wind breaker under my jacket.
Andy, take care of those fingers (I know you do)!
On Monday, February 1, 2021 at
As Patrick says, roomy shoes and air pockets. The other things help --
boots, toe covers, warmers, extra socks. But only if there is space for
warm air around my fingers and toes to begin with. Wearing wool tights or
pants also helps keep the blood warm on the way to and fro.
This winter I've
Oh oh! When you buy gloves, buy them at least 1 and perhaps 2 sizes too
big, to keep air pockets at the ends of the fingers when hands are clasped
around bar and control surfaces. This really, really makes a huge
difference in finger comfort.
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 9:16 AM Patrick Moore wrote:
Oh, wool socks and roomy shoes. I ride down to the upper teens, and I've
used all sorts of wool socks, from bulky utility socks from Canadian chain
stores to wool dress socks; presently REI's generic merino socks that are
mid weight but thin enough to fit in my summer bike shoes. Really, though,
I
I suggest gaiters for winter riding. They keep your pants and shoes cleaner
(from road salt+sand of Boston area and similar climates). I think it keeps
my feet warmer by keeping my lower legs warmer.
I have an old set of OR Gaiters.
https://www.outdoorresearch.com/us/gaiters
Good luck!
shoji
Keen winter boots with 400 grams of insulation, wool thigh high socks are
good for down to say 20. After that, you need muck boots, wool felt
insoles, thick tall wool socks. At zero or below add toe warmers.
Roberta,
Hoka makes a pair of gore tex lined winter trainers that are black. I use
those with smartwool socks and that covers it for anything in the 30s and
above.
-Robert Blunt
Pennington, NJ
On Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 1:27 AM Roberta wrote:
> Inspired by the wonderful cold weather rides and pics
Inspired by the wonderful cold weather rides and pics recently (and others,
too, on Instagram), I decided I should not stop riding just because the
temperature is below 60*. Yes, you read that right. Pre-Riv, when the
weather got below 60*, I’d stop riding because it was “too cold.”
Well,
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