Penis Frostbite: No Laughing Matter!

Ok, maybe kinda funny. But serious! And maybe not frostbite, but frostnip. But "Penis Frostnip" sounded like a band. Anyways...

Last year was the first time I rode year long in Chicago, commuting straight through the winter, as many of you do. On more than one occasion I experienced some painfully cold moments on one specific appendage. Tonight, on this mid-September evening, with the bike chill in the lower 40's, it definitely brought back some of those more unpleasant winter bike riding memories.

Aside from a third sock, any pro-tips or suggestions for proper protection?

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Permalink Reply by Vilda on September 16, 2011 at 4:10pm

I have one of Angela's warmer's and it has become an awesome accessory for Bike Winter. ;-) BUY IT! ;-)

Angela Dean said:

I handknit and crochet cock cozys! They cover the "whole package". Message me if your interested.

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Permalink Reply by Zach Straw on September 20, 2011 at 8:44am

Looking into the Zepher Wind Boxer Brief, looks pro

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Permalink Reply by David Barish on September 20, 2011 at 9:44am

You are going to generate enough heat unless you are riding incredibly slow. The big issue will be windblock. John Mentioned a wind brief. I can't imagine riding in winter without tights that have signficant windblocking properties. When its real cold I wear a pair of waterbroof breathable rain pants over the tights.

I know when my hands get cold and start to tingle I rub them together... but that might not be the most elegent solution for your issue.

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Permalink Reply by Jamie Elenbaas on September 22, 2011 at 3:23am

At 20 mph at 20 degrees or colder for a couple of hours, believe me, you need more that a wind block - you need some insulation down there. Been there, done that, shed actual tears. Man that hurts.