How do you stay warm when riding during a Polar Vortex? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T06:04:43Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-stay-warm-when-riding-during-a-polar-vortex?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A878116&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHa.... "bank a little badass"…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-09:2211490:Comment:8794092015-01-09T04:22:07.702ZElihu Blankshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ElihuBlanks
<p>Ha.... "bank a little badass" :) < true though... true :)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Irvin Steinert said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-stay-warm-when-riding-during-a-polar-vortex?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=3082b3c6d9-Newsletter_1_9_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6ca811fd2a-3082b3c6d9-111329821&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A877787&page=2#2211490Comment878010"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You got it! As Steven R.…</p>
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<p>Ha.... "bank a little badass" :) < true though... true :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Irvin Steinert said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-stay-warm-when-riding-during-a-polar-vortex?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=3082b3c6d9-Newsletter_1_9_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6ca811fd2a-3082b3c6d9-111329821&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A877787&page=2#2211490Comment878010"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You got it! As Steven R. Covey would say it expands your "circle of influence"<br/> <br/> <cite>Yasmeen said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-stay-warm-when-riding-during-a-polar-vortex?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A878180&x=1#2211490Comment878075"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I saw this article and it made me smile. My favorite reason for riding outside in winter? "You'll bank a little badass."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/5-reasons-ride-outside-winter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/5-reas...</a></p>
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</blockquote> J, do the googles fog up? I'm…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-09:2211490:Comment:8793942015-01-09T01:08:37.821ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
<p>J, do the googles fog up? I'm guessing my sunglasses or safety glasses are fogging up in this cold as a result of exhaled breath creeping up onto them from under my neoprene mask?</p>
<p>What did you pay for the cheap goggles? thanks!</p>
<p>I had some goggles a couple of years ago but they didn't fit under my home-made visor (from a ball cap) attached to my helmet. Now that I have a Bern with a smaller built in visor perhaps it is time to re-visit the google thing.</p>
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<p>J, do the googles fog up? I'm guessing my sunglasses or safety glasses are fogging up in this cold as a result of exhaled breath creeping up onto them from under my neoprene mask?</p>
<p>What did you pay for the cheap goggles? thanks!</p>
<p>I had some goggles a couple of years ago but they didn't fit under my home-made visor (from a ball cap) attached to my helmet. Now that I have a Bern with a smaller built in visor perhaps it is time to re-visit the google thing.</p>
<p>(Full disclosure: due to a bunch of eye issues I have not been riding, but I've been walking the 3.4 miles home from work and that seems just about as chilly as riding the bike - and I plan to get back on the bike ASAP.)</p>
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<p>Today's gear kept me pretty comfortable-</p>
<p>Top: Tshirt, merino wool shirt, 3in1 jacket with the fleece liner zipped in</p>
<p>Bottom: Pearl Izumi Amfib tights, snowboarding pants, Helly Hansen rain pants</p>
<p>Feet: Smartwool socks and Costco uggs (they're ugly but they're waaaarm)</p>
<p>Hands: Smartwool liners, REI Tahoma gloves</p>
<p>Head: merino wool Buff balaclava style, hat, neoprene face mask, cheap goggles</p>
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<p>I got the goggles from REI's November sale on a whim and they're amazing! So much better than sunglasses and also handy for holding the neoprene face mask in place when I undid the velcro in the back so I could breathe more. I actually really like having the mask further from my face, it blocked the wind and trapped a bit of warm air in front of my balaclava, which kept my balaclava ice free while the mask got icy. I might try to rig that to my helmet straps</p>
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</blockquote> By dressing in layers and lay…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-09:2211490:Comment:8792322015-01-09T00:52:25.515ZBob Jaroszhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BobJarosz
<p>By dressing in layers and layers. Feel like a gladiator dressing for battle.</p>
<p>By dressing in layers and layers. Feel like a gladiator dressing for battle.</p> How do I stay warm during a p…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-09:2211490:Comment:8793332015-01-09T00:38:02.615ZRuby Redhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RubyRed
<p>How do I stay warm during a polar vortex? By staying the fuck inside! I rely on walls, a roof, a couch and a blanket. And I do not get on my bike. No way. (I know. This makes me not-hard. But, oh well.)</p>
<p>How do I stay warm during a polar vortex? By staying the fuck inside! I rely on walls, a roof, a couch and a blanket. And I do not get on my bike. No way. (I know. This makes me not-hard. But, oh well.)</p> Today's gear kept me pretty…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-05:2211490:Comment:8780692015-01-05T17:21:12.194ZJamais716https://thechainlink.org/profile/jamais716
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<p>Today's gear kept me pretty comfortable-</p>
<p>Top: Tshirt, merino wool shirt, 3in1 jacket with the fleece liner zipped in</p>
<p>Bottom: Pearl Izumi Amfib tights, snowboarding pants, Helly Hansen rain pants</p>
<p>Feet: Smartwool socks and Costco uggs (they're ugly but they're waaaarm)</p>
<p>Hands: Smartwool liners, REI Tahoma gloves</p>
<p>Head: merino wool Buff balaclava style, hat, neoprene face mask, cheap goggles</p>
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<p>I got the goggles from REI's November sale on a…</p>
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<p>Today's gear kept me pretty comfortable-</p>
<p>Top: Tshirt, merino wool shirt, 3in1 jacket with the fleece liner zipped in</p>
<p>Bottom: Pearl Izumi Amfib tights, snowboarding pants, Helly Hansen rain pants</p>
<p>Feet: Smartwool socks and Costco uggs (they're ugly but they're waaaarm)</p>
<p>Hands: Smartwool liners, REI Tahoma gloves</p>
<p>Head: merino wool Buff balaclava style, hat, neoprene face mask, cheap goggles</p>
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<p>I got the goggles from REI's November sale on a whim and they're amazing! So much better than sunglasses and also handy for holding the neoprene face mask in place when I undid the velcro in the back so I could breathe more. I actually really like having the mask further from my face, it blocked the wind and trapped a bit of warm air in front of my balaclava, which kept my balaclava ice free while the mask got icy. I might try to rig that to my helmet straps</p> Top: I have a base wool laye…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-05:2211490:Comment:8783222015-01-05T02:30:41.463ZdaWillinChihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JustWill
<p>Top: I have a base wool layer, usually 200. Or thicker when it's below 10 degrees. Next layer is my new favorite <a href="http://www.rei.com/product/871791/smartwool-phd-smartloft-divide-hoody-jacket-mens#tab-reviews" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smartwool PhD SmartLoft Divide Hoodie</a></p>
<p>I usually wear a Yowie for my neck gaiter that's thin enough that I can breathe through, but I seldom put up higher than my mouth. My face, I usually use a moisturizer to keep the cold at bay and…</p>
<p>Top: I have a base wool layer, usually 200. Or thicker when it's below 10 degrees. Next layer is my new favorite <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rei.com/product/871791/smartwool-phd-smartloft-divide-hoody-jacket-mens#tab-reviews" target="_blank">Smartwool PhD SmartLoft Divide Hoodie</a></p>
<p>I usually wear a Yowie for my neck gaiter that's thin enough that I can breathe through, but I seldom put up higher than my mouth. My face, I usually use a moisturizer to keep the cold at bay and it works really well.</p>
<p>Bottom: I wear a Sugoi sub-zero tights when it's below 10 degrees. Otherwise I wear a Columbia base layer with the dots to keep my body warmth - under my pants. Talk to PJ at Kozy's for the Sugoi sub-zero tights. They're real great.</p>
<p>Shoes, I wear the same Giro as Andy's and with regular socks.</p>
<p>The hands are still the coldest. I wear these <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.rei.com/product/872301/pearl-izumi-elite-softshell-bike-gloves-mens" target="_blank">http://www.rei.com/product/872301/pearl-izumi-elite-softshell-bike-...</a></p>
<p>They're good for the amount of time I get to work. The trick is to get one that's a bit larger to keep some warmth inside.</p> After realizing that shoe cov…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-04:2211490:Comment:8781162015-01-04T15:36:34.671ZYasmeenhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/YasmeenSchuller
<p>After realizing that shoe covers weren't doing enough during long rides in the winter, I made the investment in Specialized Defrosters. I love them. If I am out for hours, I have put toe warmers in the boots and I'm all set. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/shoes/mtb-shoes/defroster-trail" target="_blank">http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/shoes/mtb-shoes/defroster-trail</a></p>
<p>After realizing that shoe covers weren't doing enough during long rides in the winter, I made the investment in Specialized Defrosters. I love them. If I am out for hours, I have put toe warmers in the boots and I'm all set. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/shoes/mtb-shoes/defroster-trail" target="_blank">http://www.specialized.com/us/en/ftr/shoes/mtb-shoes/defroster-trail</a></p> I find that there are some te…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-03:2211490:Comment:8782922015-01-03T17:08:46.465ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>I find that there are some techniques that seem to help cold hands in the event one ends up on the road with less than sufficient handwear: flex your hands at regular intervals as you ride. Try to keep all fingers together to prevent wind passing between the fingers. I will place my hands at the bars with the fingers extended across the break levers (on flat bar bike) which puts the hands at 45 deg to the ground (my break handle placement is strategic) and cuts the wind (it really…</p>
<p>I find that there are some techniques that seem to help cold hands in the event one ends up on the road with less than sufficient handwear: flex your hands at regular intervals as you ride. Try to keep all fingers together to prevent wind passing between the fingers. I will place my hands at the bars with the fingers extended across the break levers (on flat bar bike) which puts the hands at 45 deg to the ground (my break handle placement is strategic) and cuts the wind (it really works).</p>
<p><br/> BTW, I wonder if there could be some kind of Pedal - Mitt for the feet?</p>
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<p><br/> <cite>Josh L. said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-stay-warm-when-riding-during-a-polar-vortex?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A878013&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment878013"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>As I biked home tonight one of the things I realized that makes winter biking so different besides the obvious (temps, snow etc.) is that the "street experience" is dramatically toned down. There are far fewer people on the streets - certainly in the residential neighborhoods, fewer cars on the road, and most significantly no or little noise. Few dogs barking, radios blaring, people yelling, cars backfiring. I just biked home from the WF on Kingsbury to my place in Uptown.Sheffield to Clark the whole way. What a lovely experience it was. Very little traffic, peaceful, outside of a few De Paul students there were no pedestrians on the way, even in Wrigleyville. Another benefit of winter biking!</p>
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</blockquote> As I biked home tonight one o…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-03:2211490:Comment:8780132015-01-03T03:24:44.129ZJosh L.https://thechainlink.org/profile/jolondon30
<p>As I biked home tonight one of the things I realized that makes winter biking so different besides the obvious (temps, snow etc.) is that the "street experience" is dramatically toned down. There are far fewer people on the streets - certainly in the residential neighborhoods, fewer cars on the road, and most significantly no or little noise. Few dogs barking, radios blaring, people yelling, cars backfiring. I just biked home from the WF on Kingsbury to my place in Uptown.Sheffield to Clark…</p>
<p>As I biked home tonight one of the things I realized that makes winter biking so different besides the obvious (temps, snow etc.) is that the "street experience" is dramatically toned down. There are far fewer people on the streets - certainly in the residential neighborhoods, fewer cars on the road, and most significantly no or little noise. Few dogs barking, radios blaring, people yelling, cars backfiring. I just biked home from the WF on Kingsbury to my place in Uptown.Sheffield to Clark the whole way. What a lovely experience it was. Very little traffic, peaceful, outside of a few De Paul students there were no pedestrians on the way, even in Wrigleyville. Another benefit of winter biking!</p>
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<p>Josh</p> You got it! As Steven R. Cove…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-01-02:2211490:Comment:8780102015-01-02T21:24:44.765ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>You got it! As Steven R. Covey would say it expands your "circle of influence"<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Yasmeen said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-stay-warm-when-riding-during-a-polar-vortex?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A878180&x=1#2211490Comment878075"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I saw this article and it made me smile. My favorite reason for riding outside in winter? "You'll bank a little badass."…</p>
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<p>You got it! As Steven R. Covey would say it expands your "circle of influence"<br/> <br/> <cite>Yasmeen said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-do-you-stay-warm-when-riding-during-a-polar-vortex?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A878180&x=1#2211490Comment878075"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I saw this article and it made me smile. My favorite reason for riding outside in winter? "You'll bank a little badass."</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/5-reasons-ride-outside-winter" target="_blank">http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/5-reas...</a></p>
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