Mountain Biking - I need toe warmers.

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rankin116
02-03-08, 09:55 AM
I was all excited about going out for a ride this morning. Got everything together last night, all I had to do was get dressed, grab the pack, get the dogs and go. Dogs were no problem.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/2238803233_513ce40e3e_o.jpg

This place is maybe a 20 minute drive from me. Trails are ok, hardly any hills, mostly laps around different lakes/ponds. Rocky and rooty though.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2178/2239596190_7e12aaaf6d_o.jpg

But this time of year, the ponds are frozen over.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2120/2239595546_9290ae09c4_o.jpg

The studs worked great, out on the water and on the trail. Some parts were a little frozen too.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2195/2239594614_b1afbfde7a_o.jpg

Just me and the dogs today (again) so the only action shots are of them.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2415/2239594044_8531b71da1_o.jpg

I would have like to stay out longer, but my toes were frozen and the dogs paws were getting a little beat up. Hopefully next time I will get some toe warmers and not go solo so I can get some actual riding shots.


junkyard
02-03-08, 11:36 AM
Pearl Izumi Calientoes.

Nice pics.

cryptid01
02-03-08, 11:55 AM
Nice writeup. I can see why you need studs.


pinkrobe
02-03-08, 10:38 PM
I got some shoe covers and put some fleece pieces over the toes [between the covers and my shoes]. I'm good to -30C + windchill.

rankin116
02-04-08, 06:29 AM
I think my feet were cold before I put my shoes on, so I was doomed. My MTB bike shoes fit correctly, so in the winter they're a bit snug with wool socks on. Next time I'll try some covers, I think I have some laying around.

I can't wait until the white **** melts.

born2bahick
02-04-08, 06:44 AM
I bet it was good to get out to the timber, even if your feet were cold!

sparks_219
02-04-08, 09:21 AM
I used to wear two pairs of socks, with duct tape over my toes on the outside pair. Worked surprisingly well :p