What did you learn about riding in the cold and snow this winter? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T01:24:38Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-did-you-learn-about-riding-in-the-cold-and-snow-this-winter?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A815482&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI found out how deceptively d…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-27:2211490:Comment:8156122014-04-27T19:18:50.078ZMarc A. Irwinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MarcAIrwin
<p>I found out how deceptively dangerous the cold can be. I've been riding in the winter for years, but found that -35F felt the same as +10 to -5. Scary, when exposure at that temp can be so dangerous, but the difference was imperceptable.</p>
<p><a href="http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2014/01/in-what-hell-was-i-thinking-department.html" target="_blank">http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2014/01/in-what-hell-was-i-thinking-department.html</a></p>
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<p>I found out how deceptively dangerous the cold can be. I've been riding in the winter for years, but found that -35F felt the same as +10 to -5. Scary, when exposure at that temp can be so dangerous, but the difference was imperceptable.</p>
<p><a href="http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2014/01/in-what-hell-was-i-thinking-department.html" target="_blank">http://simplecycle-marc.blogspot.com/2014/01/in-what-hell-was-i-thinking-department.html</a></p>
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<p>Marc</p> Studded tires are the best!
T…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-27:2211490:Comment:8155952014-04-27T13:13:31.181ZRich Aycockhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/RichAycock
<p>Studded tires are the best!<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35253198?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35253198?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721"></img></a></p>
<p>They make rides like this possible, my wife and I at Northerly Island next to the lake.…</p>
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<p>Studded tires are the best!<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35253198?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35253198?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="721" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p>They make rides like this possible, my wife and I at Northerly Island next to the lake.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35253302?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35253302?profile=original" width="221" class="align-full"/></a></p> I learned that my Marmot Wind…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-27:2211490:Comment:8155922014-04-27T11:46:51.493ZTim Heckmanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TimHeckman
I learned that my Marmot Windstopper jacket is an engineering marvel. I learned that with the proper tires, bikes can do amazing things in the winter. I learned that snow is one thing, but it is the ice that you weren't expecting or paying attention to that will get you.
I learned that my Marmot Windstopper jacket is an engineering marvel. I learned that with the proper tires, bikes can do amazing things in the winter. I learned that snow is one thing, but it is the ice that you weren't expecting or paying attention to that will get you. I learned that I should have…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-27:2211490:Comment:8156832014-04-27T05:34:20.230ZDrewbaccahttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Drewbacca
<p>I learned that I should have stayed in Seattle... LOL</p>
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<p>I also learned that my jacket, which I normally sweat in even down to the teens if I wear too many layers is NO match for -50 windchill. Cut through me like a knife in one frigid blast.</p>
<p>I learned that I should have stayed in Seattle... LOL</p>
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<p>I also learned that my jacket, which I normally sweat in even down to the teens if I wear too many layers is NO match for -50 windchill. Cut through me like a knife in one frigid blast.</p> David Beazley said:
Curious…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-27:2211490:Comment:8154402014-04-27T04:30:58.733ZShttps://thechainlink.org/profile/s2485df
<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>David Beazley said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-did-you-learn-about-riding-in-the-cold-and-snow-this-winter?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A815486&x=1#2211490Comment815486"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Curious about the Lakes... how cold did you ride with them and did you have to add anything extra (e.g., chemical warmers, wrapping feet in aluminum foil, using an extra shoe cover, etc.). Could probably stand…</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>David Beazley said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-did-you-learn-about-riding-in-the-cold-and-snow-this-winter?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A815486&x=1#2211490Comment815486"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Curious about the Lakes... how cold did you ride with them and did you have to add anything extra (e.g., chemical warmers, wrapping feet in aluminum foil, using an extra shoe cover, etc.). Could probably stand to get a new set of boots for next season. <br/><br/><cite><br/></cite></p>
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<div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I've ridden them into the single digits and been warm with wool ski socks. I suppose they would have been okay at lower temps but I decided that I didn't want to spend 80 minutes riding my bike into work and then another 80 riding home when it was that cold especially since a lot would of that would have been on the lakefront. But I've seen reports of people being fine riding in subzero temps without issues and I guess you can always add foot warmers in colder temps. The sizing is a bit off so I'd suggest checking them out in person to get the right fit especially if you can do so with your ski socks or typical winter socks on.</p>
</div> Curious about the Lakes... ho…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-26:2211490:Comment:8154862014-04-26T20:59:40.750ZDavid Beazleyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DavidBeazley
<p>Curious about the Lakes... how cold did you ride with them and did you have to add anything extra (e.g., chemical warmers, wrapping feet in aluminum foil, using an extra shoe cover, etc.). Could probably stand to get a new set of boots for next season. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>peter moormann said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-did-you-learn-about-riding-in-the-cold-and-snow-this-winter#2211490Comment815176"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Keep a…</p>
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<p>Curious about the Lakes... how cold did you ride with them and did you have to add anything extra (e.g., chemical warmers, wrapping feet in aluminum foil, using an extra shoe cover, etc.). Could probably stand to get a new set of boots for next season. <br/> <br/> <cite>peter moormann said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-did-you-learn-about-riding-in-the-cold-and-snow-this-winter#2211490Comment815176"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Keep a spare bottom bracket or 2 on hand.<br/><br/></p>
<p>Lake Cycling Boots are worth the $.</p>
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</blockquote> I learned the decision to han…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-26:2211490:Comment:8154822014-04-26T19:29:32.150ZCraig S.https://thechainlink.org/profile/CraigS
<p>I learned the decision to hang my bikes up in December was about the best decision I've ever made. #FuckWinter</p>
<p>I learned the decision to hang my bikes up in December was about the best decision I've ever made. #FuckWinter</p> I learned even major arterial…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-26:2211490:Comment:8151652014-04-26T15:24:50.155ZGort 12-mile Pinklegneephttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PeenwormGrubologist
<p>I learned even major arterial streets don't get plowed for shit west of damen </p>
<p>I learned even major arterial streets don't get plowed for shit west of damen </p> I learned that a studded tire…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-26:2211490:Comment:8154122014-04-26T04:33:58.623ZBeth Binkovitzhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/BethBinkovitz
<p>I learned that a studded tire in front makes cruising through slush way safer. I didn't fall once all winter.</p>
<p>I also learned that if my ears and neck get a chill I'll catch cold, but I can avoid that part by having a hot (really hot!) beverage as soon as I get indoors again.</p>
<p>I learned that a studded tire in front makes cruising through slush way safer. I didn't fall once all winter.</p>
<p>I also learned that if my ears and neck get a chill I'll catch cold, but I can avoid that part by having a hot (really hot!) beverage as soon as I get indoors again.</p> +1 Lisa Curcio 4.1 mi said:…tag:thechainlink.org,2014-04-25:2211490:Comment:8153962014-04-25T21:01:41.136Zdan brownhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/danielbrown
<p>+1<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Lisa Curcio 4.1 mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-did-you-learn-about-riding-in-the-cold-and-snow-this-winter?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A814920&page=2#2211490Comment815232"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Good thing I did not have anything in my mouth when I read this one! The computer would have been a mess. Thanks for the laugh of the day.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Nançois 8.5 said:…</cite></p>
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<p>+1<br/> <br/> <cite>Lisa Curcio 4.1 mi said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-did-you-learn-about-riding-in-the-cold-and-snow-this-winter?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A814920&page=2#2211490Comment815232"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Good thing I did not have anything in my mouth when I read this one! The computer would have been a mess. Thanks for the laugh of the day.<br/> <br/> <cite>Nançois 8.5 said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/what-did-you-learn-about-riding-in-the-cold-and-snow-this-winter?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A815119&xg_source=activity#2211490Comment815116"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I learned that the Cat Crap people talk about as an anti-fog method is a brand-name product. Rubbing actual cat crap on my lenses made it impossible to see. Plus, I got chased by dogs.</p>
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