Got my first case screaming barfies today.
It was so nice in Seattle, and I under dressed for the ride, got super wet on slushy trails and trees melting on us, then it started snowing again.
Was about 36deg.
I think my ninja ice have lost some of their stuff as well.
Was dancing around the parking lot at Tiger MTN making all kinds of weird noises.
This shit happens to me way to often…
48F and raining in Texas today. Wore the Gore Tex Shimano boots that Mr. Gravelbike basically gave to me a couple years ago. Feet were actually still a little chilly when I got to work, I was surprised. Also only wore some softshell-type gloves and got the red-hand-swells when I took them off, so I guess I must have undergloved it a bit.
Texas has broken me folks. 17 months and I can no longer handle even chilly weather.
28ºF and snowing in Western Mass. Right on time - we get the usual freak snowstorm in October, then nothing for two months.
Here’s another option for folks running flat/platform pedals:
[quote=mdilthey]28ºF and snowing in Western Mass. Right on time - we get the usual freak snowstorm in October, then nothing for two months.
[/quote]Where in WMass are you? I grew up just over the border in NY, but spent a ton of time in the Great Barrington area. Moved to Ashley Falls my senior year and graduated from Mount Everett.
Double socks are double trouble, especially in snug footwear like cycling shoes, ski/snowboard boots, etc. The pressure on your foot from the extra material constricts all of your capillaries are restricts blood flow. Get a good pair of wool blend socks (smartwool makes the best, atmo) and some neoprene booties.
Double socks are double trouble, especially in snug footwear like cycling shoes, ski/snowboard boots, etc. The pressure on your foot from the extra material constricts all of your capillaries are restricts blood flow. Get a good pair of wool blend socks (smartwool makes the best, atmo) and some neoprene booties.[/quote]
I’m in Amherst!
I like Fox River more than Smartwool. Warmer, cheaper, more durable, more weight options. The Steel Toe Boot sock is the tits.
^^^
Amhest is cool. I did a few HS Band Geek things at UMass. Need to get back that way soon…
I’m not familiar with Fox River. Will try
[quote=Todd]Got my first case screaming barfies today.
It was so nice in Seattle, and I under dressed for the ride, got super wet on slushy trails and trees melting on us, then it started snowing again.
Was about 36deg.
I think my ninja ice have lost some of their stuff as well.
Was dancing around the parking lot at Tiger MTN making all kinds of weird noises.
This shit happens to me way to often…[/quote]
was 37 and cloudy last tuesday and i rode, hit a long descent (and probably 10 deg colder up in the canyon where i was descending from), still felt OK, then got a flat at the bottom. by the time my flat was fixed, i was suffering.
thankfully i only had about 5 miles till i was done with my ride.
but yeah that cold shivery making weird noises dance… i can relate to that really well. so many super cold wet PNW rides had me doing that move.
Universally true. My Vasque Arrowheads were $75 on sale, I think they’re warmer and more waterproof than $400 winter mountain biking boots. All my winter gear is specialized for hiking/backpacking/camping. Even my tights are ski tights. If it doesn’t have a chamois, it’s not a cycling piece.
Lael Wilcox set a Tour Divide record in a cotton t-shirt and running shorts. Don’t be a corporate shill, kids.
damn… no half sizes and no 44… would have done in a heartbeat.
I feel a perverse sense of accomplishment when I get the dressing for the weather thing right. Froze my ass off coming down the first hill, but once I got going it was fine. I love the shit out of my Ibex base layer. So do the moths, unfortunately.
The earflap cap was probably a little much, but it fits great under the new helmet.
I don’t think that word means what you think it means.
I’ve got some Swiftwik and other winter socks and I found some shoes caps that cover the vents at the front I’m going to try. Getting some power grip fat straps to try with flats.
I’ve tried everything from BarMitts to battery powered gloves, and Moose Mitts finally solved my cold finger problems after moving from ATL to Madison, WI.
The 45N flat bar giant sleeping bag jobbies are probably warmer–I haven’t tried those.
The drop bar Moose Mitts look kind of stupid in the photos but they have worked out really well for me. I still need hand warmer packets for rides over 30 minutes below 15F, but I’m still so much happier than I have been with everything else. Starting to accept my cold weather limitations, which means 2 hours in Wisconsin winter is about all I can take without a break. 
[quote=Larry Winget]I feel a perverse sense of accomplishment when I get the dressing for the weather thing right. Froze my ass off coming down the first hill, but once I got going it was fine. I love the shit out of my Ibex base layer. So do the moths, unfortunately.
The earflap cap was probably a little much, but it fits great under the new helmet.[/quote]
It took keeping a clothing diary for a winter to crack the code. I get stoked about nailing clothing choice.
how’s the roads up there montreal?
or;
Took a spill on some ice this morning, oof!
Hip’ll be sore for a few days but I’ll be fine. Bike is making a new knocking noise somewhere on the back end which I’ll have to investigate. Somehow one of my front brake pads got knocked out of alignment such that it was 90 degrees from the correct orientation with one edge resting on the tire. Amazingly I didn’t notice until I got to work because the only indication was a slight rubbing sound. Even more surprising was that I didn’t notice it slowing me down much yet the brakes still worked. Glad the tire didn’t explode or something.
I’m a big fan of Swiftwick’s wool socks. Pearl Izumi also has some nice wool models, but they tend to be a little thicker/bulkier.