If nothing else, you can buy embrocations, aka Belgium knee warmers, which
are essentially rubbed on the knees during cold weather. They act not unlike
Icyhot, but come usually in three variety of warmth. I would talk to someone
at the local bike shop, as they should be able to point you in the right
direction.

On Wed, Dec 31, 2008 at 8:33 AM, Richard Beck <sgtrbeck@...> wrote:

> Fisher, This is a good question. Here is the simplest answer, I mean
> besides the obvious solution of moving to south Florida every winter. Not
> THAT dedicated to training? OK then, you may want to try this. This is from
> my college days at Ohio State when I couldn't affrord specialized clothing.
>
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> Wear lightweight active-wear long johns, not cotten (I used polypropolene)
> . These are made to wick away moisturre created when you sweat, and you
> will sweat! Over these long johns wear wool trousers. Wool is wind
> resistant and keeps you warm, even if they are wet. My old Army dress pants
> still works for this purpose. I just now used them here in Atlanta for
> cycling. They also saved my life on a canoeing trip when I took an
> accidental swim in 40 degree water.
>
> You may feel a little chilly at the beginning of the ride since the LJs are
> lightweight, but after you get moving on your bike everything reaches
> homeostasis, Just keep your rpms up and the speed down by using gears below
> 68 GI.
> Richard Beck, chillin'in Atlanta
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