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Old 12-19-09, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Machka
The coldest temperature I've ridden in was -40C/F on a commute in Winnipeg a number of years ago.

My coldest long distance ride was this one ... a century ... the temp started at -32C/-25F:
http://www.machka.net/brevet/Coldest_Century.htm
-25F for 100 miles just seems physically impossible without frostbite. How do you keep your fingers & toes warm enough ?

I rode 2 hours today at 20f. It was fine, and I could have dressed a bit warmer if need be. I didn't need my heaviest jacket or gloves or newspaper. I should tape up the vent holes in my helmet too.

I've tried the chemical warmers inside my booties, but I think they need airflow because they start out warm, but don't stay warm as they do in a pocket.

I wonder if you could seal one up in a water tight bag, then put it in a water bottle to stop it from freezing ?
I've made drinks a few times that are sweeter & saltier than I normally like to drop the freezing point.
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