eric.k-@kingdesign.com
I have to say that the most important thing I have learned about dressing
for rainy wet days is not to wear too much. I used to wear all kinds of
clothes in the wrong places. jerseys upon jerseys covered up with a burley
jacket. shorts then tights then waterproof tights. I absolutly was dry and
warm .... for abour 20 minutes. then I started sweating and I began the
suffering. it took a lot of faith to leave the house wearing 2 jerseys and a
PI vest. I was surprised at how well my personal climate did after the
change. it is something I notice people who don't often ride in crap weather
or people just beginning to venture out in the crap weather tend to do,
overdress. sure it's chilly for the first 5 minutes but then it's all good
after that. the second most important thing, ensure water will run out of
your shoes.....
-----Original Message-----
From: Leslie Lunas [mailto:les-@callatg.com]
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2002 10:31 AM
To: ob-@topica.com
Subject: Re: RE: [OBRA Chat] Winter Training Tips
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I subscribe to the belief that your feet are cold, because your
legs are cold. I use thicker tights (heavy cotton, wool, or wind-proof
depending on conditions; don't use cotton in the rain) and seldom need
heavy booties. The problem is that tights other than the standard
lycra are difficult to find (especially in the long lengths I need at 6'4"),
or are expensive.
I don't thnk many want to hear about old-fashioned wool, but it
works in many conditions, reasonably warm when wet, but allows
cooling airflow if the day warms up. Downsides are care and
shrinking if washed frequently.
Les Lunas
1/18/2002 8:23:44 AM, Melissa Sanborn <msa-@hotmail.com> wrote:
One thing I notice that helps me stay warm in the winter is trying to keep
a
constant heart rate which is not always easy to do when your body is just
burning calories to stay warm. However, that's still not keeping my feet
warm either. I must have poor circulation or my shoes are too tight. I have
tried Seal Skins and Performance Neoprene Booty Socks. I notice that my
feet
just sweat and the sweat turns ice cold unless it's above 50 degrees. My
cycling shoes are a size bigger than normal so that shouldn't be the
problem. I'll have to try the wool sock theory. Over my cycling shoes I
usually wear windstopper booties over another pair of Gator Neoprene
booties. Feet still freeeeeeezing! Wah Wah Wah.
Melissa
^..^<
Les Lunas
les-@callatg.com
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