As an unreformed connected foot/pedal rider due to results of injury and recovery. I have a pair of Lake brand cold weather riding shoes that look a bit like a cross country ski "boot" that I've had for decades. They aren't waterproof but not on my problem list these days. The fit feels sloppy because I can get lots of sock into them ad the straps don't create constrictions which makes them less than ideal for more serious or long rides in warmer temps.. [image: E3600B58-E41D-4E30-A439-483D3BA41AAA_1_105_c.jpeg]
Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 3:07:08 AM UTC-5 Kushan wrote: > Hi all - > > Daily temperatures have been dropping to lower 40s F here in Seattle. I am > finding that my usual California winter riding apparel isn't working out > well in these conditions. I wanted to get some suggestion on a couple of > problem areas: > > - How do you keep your feet warm? I have been using thick merino wool > socks and mountain biking shoes > <https://www.rei.com/product/144906/pearl-izumi-x-alp-flow-mountain-bike-shoes-mens?CAWELAID=120217890006420810&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=104474362029&CATCI=pla-580970790450&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_1449060002%7C92700056047375725%7CNB%7C71700000066356832&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_8OPBhDtARIsAKQu0gYKr3u3g3jJtUFMpyHdzwK8gsHvUgTv2LHg-935Gc5sKxvRxwn1uJUaAuQAEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds>. > > After about an hour or so in 40-degree, no sun weather, my feet are > starting to get cold (no rain involved). After about two hours, I am > starting to feel numbness in my toes. I would like to go for longer (5-6 > hours) ride. > > - Based on some older threads here, I am using full-sleeve merino shirt > <https://www.rei.com/product/192913/rei-co-op-merino-185-long-sleeve-base-layer-top-mens-tall-sizes> > > with a breathable jacket > <https://www.rei.com/product/169110/pearl-izumi-quest-barrier-convertible-cycling-jacket-mens>. > > While this keeps my upper body warm, I have two problems - the jersey is > soaking wet with sweat after two hours. This is on a mostly flat roads > where I would generally be dry in warmer weather. The other problem is that > after the ride, the skin on my upper body is red. It feels somewhat similar > to how the uncovered areas of skin (such as face) turn red after being out > in cold for long. I don't have the problem with skin redness when I wear > the same jersey (but no jacket) in a bit warmer weather (50s or 60s). So > it's hard to determine whether my upper body is too hot or too cold. > > I know this is highly personal and specific but I would really appreciate > any advice on what I can do or try. Don't want to stop/cut back on riding > during winters. > > Best > Kushan > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/ee3cb6b5-0bba-46af-8395-b0da3bfb8650n%40googlegroups.com.
