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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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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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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

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.

Thanks Irvin!

Pee yourself. A little at a time, so the warming effects last your entire ride. Misjudge and you may never come off the saddle.

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.

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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