I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Ryan Stahlman on January 29, 2014 at 3:24am

Clear and not very windy on the LFP this morning. Saw one other cyclist heading south. So happy to be riding again after a two day break.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on January 29, 2014 at 3:29am

Yes!

Permalink Reply by Dovah Cat on January 29, 2014 at 3:35am

Great news! You know it has been cold when checking the weather and seeing "9 degrees" actually makes you excited. 

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 29, 2014 at 4:21am

Permalink Reply by JeffB on January 29, 2014 at 7:06am

Slow ride this morning, mainly due to heavy traffic on the northside with not enough room between the cars and the snow pack in the bike lane.  I left a little late and was surprised by the traffic congestion on Wilson and Clark (and Montrose too).

Anybody have trouble riding home last night?  I was out during the day and the streets were wet from the direct sunlight, but I was wondering if the moisture froze after sunset.

Permalink Reply by Joe Guzzardo on January 29, 2014 at 7:36am

That is amazing! Please share with us more specifics on how you keep your feet, hands and face warm. Do you wear goggles? Do you look like an Apollo astronaut or a Ninja on a bike? Do you take Kryptonite injections or just infuse yourself with several hot toddies before embarking? Inquiring minds want to know.


ChiBikeGeek said:

So amazed and pleased that I've managed to stay on a bike all winter. Polar Vortex I & II haven't kept me away at all, but they have cemented vented ripstop nylon on top of merino as the ultimate cold weather heat / moisture management strategy.

Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on January 29, 2014 at 7:48am

Actually, kryptonite injections would kill even superman, but actually I don't know what it does to humans.  cant be good if it kills superman it would probably make us sick at least.  I shot triflow into my freezing freewheel and this morning it did not freeze at all.  who knew you could lube a freewheel.  thanks for the tip... someone mentioned dripping lube into the freewheel.  Id never thought of that.  but... I aint superman.  (But I... "wish I could fly super man!... super man, super man... I wish I could fly like superman!!!!!!" -the Kinks)  I wish I could go home already, like superman, not flying, rather riding my bike like superman, with plenty of kryptonite gel packs to keep me goin.

Permalink Reply by Alex Z on January 29, 2014 at 8:24am


But how would you inject him?? ;)


Robert Underwood said:

Actually, kryptonite injections would kill even superman,

Permalink Reply by Michael A on January 29, 2014 at 8:25am

yet another long term thread I now will no longer be following

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on January 29, 2014 at 10:02am

> Please share with us more specifics on how you keep your feet, hands and face warm.

I'm sure there are other threads about winter gear, but I'll outline my setup here.

* Face/head - Pearl Izumi shell with face covering (eyes/nose exposed), a wool AllOneWord cycling cap atop that, sunglasses, helmet with nothing else on it (other than lots of air vents!). Still have some exposed skin, but so far, no problems.

* Torso - cheapo tech base layer found at TJ Maxx (one of those fabrics that gets stinky when you sweat), Sugoi merino wool LS jersey on top of that, Mountain Hard Wear jacket (only below mid-20s?), Pearl Izumi shell on the outside.

* Hands - rag wool gloves with Manzella shells on top of that, all inserted into Bar Mitts

* Legs - Smartwool shorts, thin Smartwool long johns (only when very cold, tucked into sox), Novarra lined windproof pants

* Feet - Merino wool socks, Merrell Continuum shoes (Vibram sole, Gore-Tex upper material), and in this cold weather, an old pair of neoprene Performance Toesties, mostly to keep the wet road gunk at bay and insulate a bit more.

I don't know what I look like. My wife thinks I'm crazy, but has resigned herself to her fate as the wife of a crazy man.

Permalink Reply by Kevin Mulcky on January 29, 2014 at 10:47am

I'll play. 

* Face/head - Ski helmet, goggles, and a loosly knit scarf to cover face. No need for a hat. 

* Torso - Swrve Milwaukee jacket on the outside. Smartwool base layer paired with wool jersey below 20. From 20-30 I'll use the jersey with arm warmers. Above 30 just jersey. If it's below zero or there's lots of snow and ice I'll wear my gortex Klim jacket (CE padded).

* Hands - Head brand oversized mittens, paired with wool glove liners below 15 degrees.

* Legs - Cycling shorts, Pearl Izumi Amfib tights, and REI softshell pants. 

* Feet - Merino wool socks, Columbia hiking shoes, with Rivendell Spats in wet weather. Sorel boots below 15. 

Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on January 29, 2014 at 11:01am

Back on topic.  The hardest thing for me in cold weather is to keep my toes warm.  This year I finally went out and bought some snow/hiking boots from target (cheap) that are two sizes too big.  I can fit two thick wool socks in them with plenty of wiggle room.  That works great until about negative ten degrees, and on the couple extremely cold days we've had this year I used chem packs.  They helped, but I made sure to let them sit out until they were really hot. like 20 minutes.  My ride is about 40 minutes.  at the end of that on those couple extreme cold days my toes were getting cold.  Ive tried electric sox and they are horrible. did nothing.  I hope to buy some nicer warmer boots soon so that I don't have to even worry about chem packs or more socks.  wolvhammers by 45nth look good... for 250.00 bucks anyway.
 
Skip Montanaro 12mi said:

> Please share with us more specifics on how you keep your feet, hands and face warm.

I'm sure there are other threads about winter gear, but I'll outline my setup here.

* Face/head - Pearl Izumi shell with face covering (eyes/nose exposed), a wool AllOneWord cycling cap atop that, sunglasses, helmet with nothing else on it (other than lots of air vents!). Still have some exposed skin, but so far, no problems.

* Torso - cheapo tech base layer found at TJ Maxx (one of those fabrics that gets stinky when you sweat), Sugoi merino wool LS jersey on top of that, Mountain Hard Wear jacket (only below mid-20s?), Pearl Izumi shell on the outside.

* Hands - rag wool gloves with Manzella shells on top of that, all inserted into Bar Mitts

* Legs - Smartwool shorts, thin Smartwool long johns (only when very cold, tucked into sox), Novarra lined windproof pants

* Feet - Merino wool socks, Merrell Continuum shoes (Vibram sole, Gore-Tex upper material), and in this cold weather, an old pair of neoprene Performance Toesties, mostly to keep the wet road gunk at bay and insulate a bit more.

I don't know what I look like. My wife thinks I'm crazy, but has resigned herself to her fate as the wife of a crazy man.

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