Cold feet?
01-17-05, 05:20 PM
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Cold feet?
I just started riding in the winter this year and rode the coldest day so far yesterday (-18 degrees C or 0 degrees Fahrenheit). Everything was well dressed yesterday except my feet midway through the 90 minute ride were so numb it hurt. I was wearing two pairs of socks, mountain bike shoes and booties over top. It seemed like it would be enough layers to keep my feet warm but it wasn't. Anyone have any better suggestions to keep my feet warm in such conditions?
Thanks for your help,
Jeff
Thanks for your help,
Jeff
01-17-05, 05:23 PM
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Were your feet crammed into the shoes so you couldn't wiggle your toes or move your feet? If so, that could be the problem. You need some space in your shoes so blood can circulate.
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01-17-05, 06:20 PM
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In those temps, forget the cycling shoes. One thing you do NOT need is steel in your shoes, wicking away heat! Use insulated boots and flat pedals. And if that's not enough, get some catalytic toe warmers at the local hunting goods store.
01-17-05, 06:41 PM
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To be honest, I stay home when it's that cold--worst we see around here is generally 20s. When I used to ride into the teens, though, I abandoned my expensive pedals and bike shoes and wore either hiking boots with wool socks (and plenty of room to wiggle your toes; you want good circulation) or Sorels, with platform pedals. I like Power Grips, but the factory straps are way too short to go over big boots, so I either go without or use big plastic toe clips.
01-17-05, 07:16 PM
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When it's that cold, I wear cross-country ski boots.
But don't attach them to pedals.
Instead, attach them to skis, and leave the bike at home!
But if you insist...
A trick I learned in the USAF while stationed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: wear thin nylon socks under thicker wool socks. Leave plenty of room for toes to wiggle. Wear booties over that.
Get off and walk around every now and then.
Look into the skis idea, too.
But don't attach them to pedals.
Instead, attach them to skis, and leave the bike at home!
But if you insist...
A trick I learned in the USAF while stationed in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: wear thin nylon socks under thicker wool socks. Leave plenty of room for toes to wiggle. Wear booties over that.
Get off and walk around every now and then.
Look into the skis idea, too.
