In a message dated 11/6/2006 8:20:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pfalcone@... writes:
The polypropelene socks I have don't help as they are too heavy and make the shoe fit tightly.
Ahhh, I see the problem. I was not talking about polyporpelene "socks", but liners. They are the consistency of thick nylons, and are very thin, perhaps less than 1/32", if that. They are marvelous.
There are several ways to minimize toe-icing on winter rides: (1) wool socks (2) two pairs of socks - an inner thin wicking sock and an outer wool one (3) jam...
Thanks Bill ... From: FrederickPedalers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FrederickPedalers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Fellinicat Sent: Monday, November 06, 2006 5:20...
You can also buy winter boots. Sidi makes a pair of fleece lined ankle high boots and you put the cleats on the bottom of them. Keep an eye on the cycling...
When I first began riding in the colder months, I still had the basic basket pedals on my bicycle. I simply rode wearing my insulated winter hiking boots,...
Terry- my brother, an avid hunter that spends hours and hours in the freezing cold swears by the "hand warmer packets" that skiers use. They make them for...
In a message dated 11/6/2006 7:38:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pfalcone@... writes: what if wool socks make your feet itch? Get some polypropelene...
They are ok...for awhile. Gander Moutain sells them as well. You can also get them at Home Depot. :) No matter how you slice it, your feet are going to get...
If you've deep pockets, here's a possibility: get a second pair of shoes for cold winter rides - 1/2 to one size too big. Then you can wear two pairs of...
In a message dated 11/6/2006 8:20:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pfalcone@... writes: The polypropelene socks I have don't help as they are too heavy...
Thank you to all of you. I appreciate all your suggestions. Terry ... From: FrederickPedalers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FrederickPedalers@yahoogroups.com] On...
I'll second the slightly larger 2nd pair of shoes suggestion. I also like wearing sandals (like the shimano SPD ones). With sandals, you can use one or two...
If a person were to shorten their crank arms to say 50mm, this would reduce the rotational speed of the pedals and decrease the cooling effect of cold air...
speaking of a 2nd pair of shoes. I have an older pair od Sidi Mt. Bike shoes that are looking for someone to use them. They are either a small 42 or 41, have...
Aaron MacNab
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Nov 7, 2006 7:49 pm
If you shortened the crank arms would this not increase the rotational speed and create a greater cooling effect on the tootsies? ... From: Brian King To:...
I've the perfect way to cut down on the rotational speed - and therefore, the wind cooling effect. Coast. (On our winter night rides we sometimes take off our...
Who's Eddy? ... From: Brian King To: FrederickPedalers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:13 AM Subject: RE: [FPYG] Warm Toes Aren't Cranky ...
In a message dated 11/8/2006 9:54:11 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, pfalcone@... writes: All that works until you put your hands around a cold beer... I...
Weather.com says that there is a 100% chance of rain tomorrow in Thurmont with 15 -25 mph winds. So, unless a miracle happens there will be no D ride...
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