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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by igz on December 30, 2011 at 4:43pm
The sound of all my waterproof gear...

The December Mass said:

Huh?

iggi said:

squish, shuish, squish.

yes...

Permalink Reply by Duppie on December 30, 2011 at 7:18pm

Today was a typical Dutch Winter day. Or Fall day. Or Spring day. Or Summer day

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on December 30, 2011 at 10:51pm

I got to meet Hooter, Uptown's Snowy Owl, today on my ride along the lakefront. 'Twas well worth the wet, cold and rainy ride.

Permalink Reply by Holly on December 31, 2011 at 2:09pm

How cool is that?! I want to meet him, too. 

Gene Tenner said:

I got to meet Hooter, Uptown's Snowy Owl, today on my ride along the lakefront. 'Twas well worth the wet, cold and rainy ride.

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on December 31, 2011 at 2:22pm

Permalink Reply by Michael A on December 31, 2011 at 2:23pm

It was not near as nice out as they said it was going to be, but we did ride close to 50

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/137802513

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 2, 2012 at 9:42am

Today was the first day I felt the good ol' Winter challenge.

Even so, wasn't so bad.  I did avoid the side-skidding cabbie, though.

 

Permalink Reply by S.Presley☠ on January 2, 2012 at 1:22pm

I have to find a way to keep my toes warm...other than froze toes,I was fine. I had two pair of socks but I think I will try the old Plastic baggie trick.

The LFP was a little tricky in a couple spots...I only rode from North ave. beach up to Irvingpark.

Permalink Reply by Bernard Joseph Hannigan on January 2, 2012 at 1:33pm

Get rid of the cotton socks and get wool socks...Wool is your friend this time of year.

S.Presley said:

I have to find a way to keep my toes warm...other than froze toes,I was fine. I had two pair of socks but I think I will try the old Plastic baggie trick.

The LFP was a little tricky in a couple spots...I only rode from North ave. beach up to Irvingpark.

Permalink Reply by Michael A on January 2, 2012 at 1:35pm

+1 on the wool socks, but also make sure that you have plenty of room in your shoes for the second pair of socks, if the fit is too tight you will never win the warm toe battle

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 2, 2012 at 2:06pm

Here are some tips – some expensive - on keeping your feet warm.

Rechargeable Insoles: http://www.sharperimage.com/si/view/product/Rechargeable-Heated-Ins... You can search for comparable items at less cost. I ride all winter and these are wonderful, so I do not mind the cost.

Re-usable hand/foot warmers: http://www.pristech.com/ezheat.htm Put them in a big gore-tex-type glove or under your arch. This is a more moderate cost, are re-usable and they work, but only for an hour or so.

Oversized furry slippers. Very un-cool, but they are warm AND light.

Wool is the best sock, but any moisture-management or wicking fabric will work. I use a pair of gore-tex socks as my outer layer. Expensive, but well worth it if you are out all winter. They retain heat, release perspiration and are waterproof.

Permalink Reply by Reddog (Cliff) on January 2, 2012 at 4:40pm

Today was interesting.  I had to re-learn how to ride in the snow.  But Overall no problems.

 

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