Comments on: Commuting 101: Winter Cycling? Don’t Get Cold Feet! http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:13:04 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: discount gucci shoes http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-140842 discount gucci shoes Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:51:58 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-140842 Trendy in looks,they come in combined shades of silver and bordeaux.If you want to continue with the strong color combination,this spring and summer,Gucci shoes are absolutely right for you.Adapt for different occasions,they lend extra charm when put together with blue jeans and some feminine accessories.Clearly demonstrating the sophisticated theme; Trendy in looks,they come in combined shades of silver and bordeaux.If you want to continue with the strong color combination,this spring and summer,Gucci shoes are absolutely right for you.Adapt for different occasions,they lend extra charm when put together with blue jeans and some feminine accessories.Clearly demonstrating the sophisticated theme;

]]> By: NK http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-102351 NK Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:44:35 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-102351 Hi we have just had our coldest Christmas for about 20 years in the UK down to minus 15 ,Centigrade that is (not Farenheit that would be cold !). I would echo the comment about felt insoles, I would recommend the type with an aluminium reflective surface on the underside which reflects the cold out with the felt keeping your body heat in. A thick pair of hiking socks combined with the insoles seem to do the trick .The type of shoe is important too again I find hiking boots the best for mountain biking due to the ankle support keeping warmth in and their being windproof The breathable goretex type seem to be the most comfortable.Kept on going most days over the holidays with that lot no problem and to be frank it made a pleasant change from our usual British speciality of mud and rain in the winter. Hi we have just had our coldest Christmas for about 20 years in the UK down to minus 15 ,Centigrade that is (not Farenheit that would be cold !). I would echo the comment about felt insoles, I would recommend the type with an aluminium reflective surface on the underside which reflects the cold out with the felt keeping your body heat in. A thick pair of hiking socks combined with the insoles seem to do the trick .The type of shoe is important too again I find hiking boots the best for mountain biking due to the ankle support keeping warmth in and their being windproof The breathable goretex type seem to be the most comfortable.Kept on going most days over the holidays with that lot no problem and to be frank it made a pleasant change from our usual British speciality of mud and rain in the winter.

]]> By: Raf http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-96370 Raf Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:40:53 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-96370 Samantha, I'd invest in arm warmers and leg warmers. The "Super-Roubaix" fabric is great. I can ride in 30+ degree weather with those and my Cycling bib/jersey and a puma running jersey as a base layer and feel comfortable after about 10 minutes of cycling...and eventually even start to get hot. My arm/leg warmers are Hincapie. www.hincapie.com - They'll run you @ $70 together but well worth it. When it drops below 30 - I'll wear some gore-tex cycling pants and a cycling jacket over the stuff I have listed above. These can cost a lot of money but I'd say it's worth it for some wind/water proof material that keeps you warm. The hardest thing about cycling in the winter isn't staying warm...it's regulating your temperature to be comfortable. You should start riding being a little bit chilly and when you get going your core temp rises and you produce heat. Unzipping a jacket etc, is great for not overheating. I also wear a Seirus "Combo Clava" - to keep my face and head warm. I wear snowboarding goggles over the clava to keep all the heat in. You can get gloves liners and wear thick winter/snowboarding or hiking gloves to protect your hands. Make sure the stuff you're wearing is some material that has moisture wicking properties, esp. base layer clothes that are close to your skin. Polyester, lycra, smart wool. Don't wear cotton as it get's cold when it gets wet. You can get cycling booties to keep your feet warm. You can get decent Pearl Izumi ones for @ $50. Samantha,

I’d invest in arm warmers and leg warmers.
The “Super-Roubaix” fabric is great. I can ride in 30+ degree weather with those and my Cycling bib/jersey and a puma running jersey as a base layer and feel comfortable after about 10 minutes of cycling…and eventually even start to get hot.

My arm/leg warmers are Hincapie. http://www.hincapie.com – They’ll run you @ $70 together but well worth it.

When it drops below 30 – I’ll wear some gore-tex cycling pants and a cycling jacket over the stuff I have listed above. These can cost a lot of money but I’d say it’s worth it for some wind/water proof material that keeps you warm. The hardest thing about cycling in the winter isn’t staying warm…it’s regulating your temperature to be comfortable. You should start riding being a little bit chilly and when you get going your core temp rises and you produce heat. Unzipping a jacket etc, is great for not overheating.

I also wear a Seirus “Combo Clava” – to keep my face and head warm. I wear snowboarding goggles over the clava to keep all the heat in.

You can get gloves liners and wear thick winter/snowboarding or hiking gloves to protect your hands.

Make sure the stuff you’re wearing is some material that has moisture wicking properties, esp. base layer clothes that are close to your skin. Polyester, lycra, smart wool. Don’t wear cotton as it get’s cold when it gets wet.

You can get cycling booties to keep your feet warm. You can get decent Pearl Izumi ones for @ $50.

]]> By: samantha http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-88136 samantha Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:53:35 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-88136 man i'm so happy i read this i've recently started biking to work and stuff cuz my car died not to mention gas is a pain in the butt but like this is gonna be one loooooooong winter for me all my friends here are all bikers but this is my first winter doing nothing but biking 7 miles into town then home so like if n e of yall got ideas for me i'm more then happy to take advice man i’m so happy i read this i’ve recently started biking to work and stuff cuz my car died not to mention gas is a pain in the butt but like this is gonna be one loooooooong winter for me all my friends here are all bikers but this is my first winter doing nothing but biking 7 miles into town then home so like if n e of yall got ideas for me i’m more then happy to take advice

]]> By: Fraser http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-78805 Fraser Wed, 19 Mar 2008 02:30:31 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-78805 I commute in Calgary down to about -30C. Booties are good but the best thing to keep your feet warm is a felt insole in your shoe. They cost $5 and will give you more warmth than anything else hands down. Combine with thick socks and booties for when the temperatuure dips way down and you should be good for 30 to 45 minutes of riding. After that you'll need a pair of SPD compatible Sorels. I commute in Calgary down to about -30C. Booties are good but the best thing to keep your feet warm is a felt insole in your shoe. They cost $5 and will give you more warmth than anything else hands down. Combine with thick socks and booties for when the temperatuure dips way down and you should be good for 30 to 45 minutes of riding. After that you’ll need a pair of SPD compatible Sorels.

]]> By: Rick http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-75363 Rick Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:36:13 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-75363 I use PI booties and when it's below freezing I put in Tostie Toes. They are like hand warmers but thin and shaped to fit in the toe box of your shoes. I've ridden the road bike in the teens for an hour and my toes were fine. I've also begun riding the mountain bike off road on the grass area next to the railroad tracks, front yards and golf courses most of the way to work. It slows me down (less wind chill) while still providing a good workout (one of the reasons I commute). I use PI booties and when it’s below freezing I put in Tostie Toes. They are like hand warmers but thin and shaped to fit in the toe box of your shoes. I’ve ridden the road bike in the teens for an hour and my toes were fine. I’ve also begun riding the mountain bike off road on the grass area next to the railroad tracks, front yards and golf courses most of the way to work. It slows me down (less wind chill) while still providing a good workout (one of the reasons I commute).

]]> By: TJC http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-68890 TJC Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:39:20 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-68890 My GF gave me new specialized cycling shoes as well as Pearl Izumi shoe covers for Xmas!!! These 2 items alone gave me a whole new interest in winer cycling I though I'd never have... Awesome. I think the 2 items totaled around $150. Worth ever penny My GF gave me new specialized cycling shoes as well as Pearl Izumi shoe covers for Xmas!!! These 2 items alone gave me a whole new interest in winer cycling I though I’d never have… Awesome. I think the 2 items totaled around $150. Worth ever penny

]]> By: CaptCanuck http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-68783 CaptCanuck Fri, 11 Jan 2008 02:22:25 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-68783 eggbeaters are one type of clipless pedals see www.crankbrothers.com eggbeaters are one type of clipless pedals see http://www.crankbrothers.com

]]> By: TJC http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-64604 TJC Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:01:50 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-64604 ...I think I need clarification regarding eggbeaters? What are they? …I think I need clarification regarding eggbeaters? What are they?

]]> By: Schmucker http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/comment-page-1/#comment-64600 Schmucker Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:03:38 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/01/commuting-101-winter-cycling-dont-get-cold-feet/#comment-64600 Another good solution (especially with clipless) is to put on a rubber overboot and cut a hole for the cleat to access the pedal. Works great with eggbeaters. Another good solution (especially with clipless) is to put on a rubber overboot and cut a hole for the cleat to access the pedal. Works great with eggbeaters.

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