Guys: How do you keep your Jimmy warm?

I can get every part me of me warm on cold rides except for Jimmy. He no like. He hide. I hate to ride when he hide.

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Permalink Reply by mweerd on December 29, 2014 at 8:49am

HA. Back from vaca to see this thread has had quite a life.

I was riding out on the North Branch Trail today (for the first time BTW) and everything was good except for my guy. It was painful. I think what is happening is that when I ride for more than ten or fifteen miles, I start to sweat underneath all the layers. So my guy I think is getting wet maybe. I had to stop after a while and just hold on to him to warm him up. And definitely the wind too. So I rode the last five miles back home with my hand over my crotch.

I need something when it dips below 35 that will keep things warm and out of the wind but also keep things dry. Or maybe I shouldn't ride too long when it's cold which sucks because my commute is 15mi. I don't think this would all be an issue if I didn't have a long bike commute.

I had to google Liz Hatch. Uhm... she kind of scares me.

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on December 29, 2014 at 10:44am
Umm, m., thanks for sharing. The members here gave you a lot of valuable suggestions to remedy your 'problem'. Please try some, and go from there. All the best, and yes, stay warm(jim)!

mweerd said:

HA. Back from vaca to see this thread has had quite a life.

I was riding out on the North Branch Trail today (for the first time BTW) and everything was good except for my guy. It was painful. I think what is happening is that when I ride for more than ten or fifteen miles, I start to sweat underneath all the layers. So my guy I think is getting wet maybe. I had to stop after a while and just hold on to him to warm him up. And definitely the wind too. So I rode the last five miles back home with my hand over my crotch.

I need something when it dips below 35 that will keep things warm and out of the wind but also keep things dry. Or maybe I shouldn't ride too long when it's cold which sucks because my commute is 15mi. I don't think this would all be an issue if I didn't have a long bike commute.

I had to google Liz Hatch. Uhm... she kind of scares me.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on December 31, 2014 at 11:08am

The Mongols under Genghis Khan layered mutton grease on their skin to help keep warm. 

Permalink Reply by Tom A.K. on December 31, 2014 at 1:19pm
http://www.eredicane.com/indications_hyperhidrosis.html?ctt_id=7611...{creative}&ctt_nwtype=search

I'm still trying to help you 'm' ! Please consult with your health care professional if you have a medical concern.

mweerd said:

I think what is happening is that when I ride for more than ten or fifteen miles, I start to sweat underneath all the layers. So my guy I think is getting wet maybe.

I need something when it dips below 35 that will keep things warm and out of the wind but also keep things dry.

Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on December 31, 2014 at 2:12pm

I was doing that until everyone complained about the odor.

Gene Tenner said:

The Mongols under Genghis Khan layered mutton grease on their skin to help keep warm. 

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on December 31, 2014 at 2:16pm

'Twas the trailing pack of dogs and cats that made me stop.

Permalink Reply by Irvin Steinert on January 1, 2015 at 3:53am

I actually used to have this problem and believe me it's a real problem! Most people thought I was being crass when I was looking for a solution, no thanks to those insensitive non-believer, I was able to find a real solution:

I initially found Sport Hill undergarments that block the wind at the crotch. Later when I started using biking shorts that seemed to do the trick.

Permalink Reply by Juan 2-3 or more mi. on January 1, 2015 at 1:37pm

Permalink Reply by mweerd on January 5, 2015 at 7:50am

Thanks Irvin!

Permalink Reply by Thedutchtouch on January 6, 2015 at 1:02pm
Pee yourself. A little at a time, so the warming effects last your entire ride. Misjudge and you may never come off the saddle.
Permalink Reply by Chitown_Mike on January 7, 2015 at 3:47am

Must be how Flea rides in the cooler months.

neozen said:

Classic recommendation is a decent wool sock.  Wrap up "Jimmy" in one of those.

Permalink Reply by Chitown_Mike on January 7, 2015 at 3:55am

Funny you mention that, I always have a greased Mongol in my saddle bag.  Great for keeping warm and the occasional invasion of a rude driver's car.

Gene Tenner said:

The Mongols under Genghis Khan layered mutton grease on their skin to help keep warm. 

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