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 2013-12-13 12:44 PM |
 DC |  Subject: Your cold weather biking tips...My limit to biking in the winter is below zero. Would love to hear what works for you. I'll start: 1. Layer of newspaper on the chest. 2. Toe covers AND bootsies for the really cold days. |
| 2013-12-13 1:02 PM in reply to: Porfirio |
 434  | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Are you talking 0 Farenheit or Centigrade (Celsius)? I won't go as low as the second - much less the first. I do have a balaclava that is absolutely essential for me below about 45 F. |
| 2013-12-13 1:09 PM in reply to: 0 |
New user 68 Dallas, TX | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Shoe covers with hand warmers placed under the shoe covers but over the toes Gore windstopper gear Mid ride stop for something warm to eat or drink (if distance is over 60miles) A great base layer to wick moister away from you and into the layers Edited by LukeS 2013-12-13 1:10 PM |
| 2013-12-13 1:09 PM in reply to: Porfirio |
Veteran 495 Calgary | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... I use platform pedals and winter boots - forget about bike shoes and clipping in. I blow warm air from the heating vents into my boots before I hit the road. "Pogie" gloves. These are covers that go on my handlebars and that I slip my hands into. I used heat packs in my gloves and boots on a recent cross country ski trip. I haven't used them while biking yet, but I have them in my pack for a hand or foot emergency. Balaclava for the face. My cutoff is around -15C which isn't too far from the OPs 0 (Fahrenheit I assume). Are you aware of the Crappy Winter Weather Challenge? Being on your bike is worth an extra point per minute compared to other forms of exercise. Don |
| 2013-12-13 1:26 PM in reply to: Porfirio |
Expert 2192 Greenville, SC | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... trainer and a fan |
| 2013-12-13 1:42 PM in reply to: Clempson |
Member 522 Saint Paul, MN | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Originally posted by Clempson trainer and a fan 2x |
| 2013-12-13 1:43 PM in reply to: Clempson |
Master 1858 Salt Lake City | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... |
| 2013-12-13 2:16 PM in reply to: JZig |
Member 285 | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Originally posted by JZig Originally posted by Clempson trainer and a fan Don't forget trainerroad and Netflix. Winner winner chicken dinner right there. I'll head out if its in the 20s and the suns out, otherwise i'm watching battlestar galactica and obsessing over the graph in TrainerRoad.. |
| 2013-12-13 3:21 PM in reply to: 0 |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... I don't bike much below 0C, mostly because it doesn't get much below 0C here. On colder day, I wear booties for sure. Also warm gloves and a beanie with ear warmers. One thing that has been great for me this year is bib tights. I disliked wearing tights without bibs because if your jacket rides up your bike a bit then your back gets cold. A problem in Vancouver in the winter is that although it is usually above zero, it is often rainy. So I get colder in 5-6 degree weather with rain than I do with below zero weather. When you get soaked it's difficult not to get cold. Edited by jeng 2013-12-13 3:26 PM |
| 2013-12-13 3:23 PM in reply to: LukeS |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... The midride stop when it is cold never works for me because it's really really difficult to start again. |
| 2013-12-13 3:49 PM in reply to: JZig |
Champion 10550 Austin, Texas | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Originally posted by JZig Originally posted by Clempson Don't forget trainerroad and Netflix. trainer and a fan ^^^ This... Or SufferFest vids... they kill me! |
| 2013-12-13 4:26 PM in reply to: Porfirio |
Champion 7136 Knoxville area | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... don't freeze to death. |
| 2013-12-13 6:16 PM in reply to: Leegoocrap |
Expert 4269 | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... I went out yesterday to do a ride and the temp was 18 F with wind chill below 10. Every time I hop on the bike when it's cold out and I think of BigDH who rides his bike to work through anything. His strategy that I have adopted is covers for the feet plus wool socks, 4 layers on the botton (lbike shorts long underwear, sweatpants, and outwear that is a windbreaker) and 4 layers on top (long tee shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, and an orange bike shirt for the drivers who don't expect to see bikers). I wear gloves that have a rubberized band on the palms so my hands don't fall off the drops. I wear a hat underneath my helmet and I also have a ear warmer (looks like a big sweatband) that I put around my face. I actually get so warm that I don't even feel the cold - except in my feet. I'm new to biking outside but I like it. I'm thinking of doing my short rides on a hybrid bike (they spread sand on the roads) and my long rides inside. |
| 2013-12-14 3:19 PM in reply to: blueyedbikergirl |
Extreme Veteran 611 Casa Grande, Az. | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl x2! Nothing below 50 for me! I live in Az, I'm a cold wus......Originally posted by JZig Originally posted by Clempson Don't forget trainerroad and Netflix. trainer and a fan ^^^ This... Or SufferFest vids... they kill me! |
| 2013-12-14 3:38 PM in reply to: Porfirio |
Extreme Veteran 717 Chicago, USA | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... When it is really cold, I use a mountain bike and go on trails (the slower speeds means lots less wind chill). Of course, I layer up massively, including a gore-tex rain shell as a final layer and windblock. I also wear 3 (!) layers of different tights. But my secret weapon? 2 full pairs of full coverage (but different sized) neoprene booties (so I end up with 2 layers of rubber), kind of like these guys:  |
| 2013-12-15 8:39 AM in reply to: #4912818 |
Veteran 495 Calgary | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Studded tire really help on ice or hard packed snow. And don't ride a bike you you love on the roads when the snow is brown from sand and salt. I bought a used (that i consider to be disposable) mtn bike for my winter commuting after ruining the drive train on my #1 mtn bike last winter. |
| 2013-12-15 2:36 PM in reply to: todds |
| DC | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Originally posted by todds Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl x2! Nothing below 50 for me! I live in Az, I'm a cold wus...... Originally posted by JZig Originally posted by Clempson Don't forget trainerroad and Netflix. trainer and a fan ^^^ This... Or SufferFest vids... they kill me! Ugh, I can tolerate the treadmill for "speed work" but bike trainers drive me nuts. Tomorrow morning, we're expecting 15 deg far. Balaclava; lycra short-sleeve base, Under Armor middle base, & wool-based wind-stopper topped off w/a layer of newspaper; regular lycra shorts w/knee-warmers. As other suggested, tosies & booties; lobster gloves & ready for a fun 20-mile ride. |
| 2013-12-16 9:52 AM in reply to: Porfirio |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... I basically dress like I am going skiing: Winter boots. I have cheap men's boots from Target, the old Totes style. Winter jacket for shorter rides, fleece and tech shirt under a rain coat for longer rides or when it's snowing. I can't the the layers under my real biking jackets. I've worn snowpants, just as good as a bunch of layers... And the BEST tool: ski helmet and goggles. It's so much more comfortable than wearing a bike helmet plus hat, cover, etc. And with the vents uncovered it never really gets too hot. Also, ski mittens. Only mittens in the winter for me, although I'd be willing to try lobster claws. This is for the near zero days, for sure. I change my game plan each 10 degrees or so. But it's really hard to get out the door when you are already really cold. |
| 2013-12-16 12:53 PM in reply to: donw |
Veteran 434 Apex, NC | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... When my friends try to bail on a ride because of weather I remind them of rules 9 and 5... http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/ |
| 2013-12-16 12:59 PM in reply to: Clempson |
Expert 1121 Menomonee Falls, WI | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Originally posted by Clempson trainer and a fan
^^^^^ THIS ^^^^^^ (for anything other than May-September in Wisconsin) |
| 2013-12-16 1:09 PM in reply to: 0 |
Expert 2098 Ontario Canada | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Originally posted by Qua17 I went out yesterday to do a ride and the temp was 18 F with wind chill below 10. Every time I hop on the bike when it's cold out and I think of BigDH who rides his bike to work through anything. His strategy that I have adopted is covers for the feet plus wool socks, 4 layers on the botton (lbike shorts long underwear, sweatpants, and outwear that is a windbreaker) and 4 layers on top (long tee shirt, sweatshirt, jacket, and an orange bike shirt for the drivers who don't expect to see bikers). I wear gloves that have a rubberized band on the palms so my hands don't fall off the drops. I wear a hat underneath my helmet and I also have a ear warmer (looks like a big sweatband) that I put around my face. I actually get so warm that I don't even feel the cold - except in my feet. I'm new to biking outside but I like it. I'm thinking of doing my short rides on a hybrid bike (they spread sand on the roads) and my long rides inside. This X2 This was Dec 20 2012 temp -4 C and yep No darn snow a week later there was 3 feet on the ground and any outdoor bikeing was done for the season. http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp151/RRH_88/robin3.jpg I have on a UA Base 2 Layer, a UA cold gear tights and crew neck top, balaclava with muffs under, marino wool socks& toe covers, NB vest as a windbreaker Dakota insulated work Gloves, this is my usual winter running setup and I run down to -20 or -25 C with the same setup minus the Base 2 layer and with the addition of CWX insulator Tights and a toque. Edited by RRH_88 2013-12-16 1:16 PM |
| 2013-12-16 1:12 PM in reply to: smoom |
| DC | Subject: RE: Your cold weather biking tips... Originally posted by smoom When my friends try to bail on a ride because of weather I remind them of rules 9 and 5... http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/ If BT had a "like" button, I'd click it! |
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