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Old 05-21-14, 10:26 AM
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I was planning to walk home from the store for fun in the 9-10 degrees and massive snow, but this is the other (non mets) hat & my old sun glasses. This is how i'd be if i were biking except trade the ear band for the helmet.



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Originally Posted by noglider
RidingMatthew, you didn't ask for how to keep feet warm, but I'd like to offer what I discovered. I got shoes that are too big for me so I can fit thick socks in. I don't even usually use thick socks. I wear regular (wool) socks. Having the extra space in the toe box seems to make more difference than anything. I wrapped duct tape around the fronts of my shoes. I was fine. It's colder here than there.
thanks @noglider that is what i have heard but I like to ride clipped in and dont have toe cages so I did not experiment with different shoes this year. I do think i remember reading htat you duct taped them. i thought about it. I tried bread bags but feet seemed warm at first but half way through they seemed colder than without the bags. I am riding about 11 miles one way so I like to be clipped in. but might have to make some changes in i plan to ride in some consistent cold ( like this year)

...and you are right we are not as cold as new york but this still seems like a colder than usual winter. It has also been a warmer than normal spring so far or at least seems to be.
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I haven't ridden 11 miles in cold weather in a long time, so I don't know what would work. My duct tape didn't go farther south than my cleats, though I suppose I could have taped the whole shoe and left a hole for the cleat. I use SPD type cleats. In the cold weather, my rides are short. Sorry I can't help any further.
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