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I use plastic bags on the shoes
As I departed the house, I wondered if this was the correct day for a bike ride. The temperature was supposed to rise to 6C where I was headed. I used the plastic bag trick on clipless road bike shoes. Eye protection cleaned and checked, good to go. I turned out to be a very nice day. 50+ miles today on the bike and the legs felt good.
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The plastic bag trick is to put them on over your socks and inside your shoes, for extra warmth in cold weather?
I had thought plastic bags were more for when its raining? I rode for 7 hours in torrential rain (on the Alps to Ocean in New Zealand) 2 days ago - got soaked through under all my "waterproofs" including overboots- should have added a layer of plastic bags too! Yet it was strangely enjoyable - maybe it was just the thought that it's still better than the best day in the office ... |
Originally Posted by MalcolmH
(Post 23703811)
The plastic bag trick is to put them on over your socks and inside your shoes, for extra warmth in cold weather?
I had thought plastic bags were more for when its raining? I rode for 7 hours in torrential rain (on the Alps to Ocean in New Zealand) 2 days ago - got soaked through under all my "waterproofs" including overboots- should have added a layer of plastic bags too! Yet it was strangely enjoyable - maybe it was just the thought that it's still better than the best day in the office ...
Originally Posted by A2022
(Post 23703057)
As I departed the house, I wondered if this was the correct day for a bike ride. The temperature was supposed to rise to 6C where I was headed. I used the plastic bag trick on clipless road bike shoes. Eye protection cleaned and checked, good to go. I turned out to be a very nice day. 50+ miles today on the bike and the legs felt good.
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Originally Posted by downtube42
(Post 23703818)
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For colder days: bubble wrap. In my case, found roadside at just the opportune time. My formula has always been: thin polypro sock + bag + thicker wool sock The theory is that perspiration wets the thin sock and the bag keeps the perspiration from evaporating (cooling) while at the same time creating a wetsuit of sorts that holds heat. The outer wool sock is for additional insulation. |
I have used plastic bags over just the front third or so of my socks so that the shoe mesh vents were blocked, blocking the air flow. But I did not want to block the remaining parts of my socks from being breathable, as when I warm up I wanted any sweat to be able to evaporate. I only wanted to disable the shoe venting.
An FYI, you can buy waterproof socks. I have also used those in colder weather. Seal Skinz and Dexshell are popular brands. I have some Dexshell ones. I have not stepped in a puddle to test them, but I put my hand in them in a sink full of water, they passed that test. |
Bubble wrap... opportunistic genius.
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