jesus wept, that was cold

[Orang Utan]

My legs always warm up after a couple of minutes. It's my fingers that get cold - so cold, that they sting badly for an hour afterwards
What are the best gloves to get? I currently only have fingerless gloves for grip and protection if I fall off

 

[gentlegreen]

In my motorcycling days I opted for thermal gloves and Belstaff over-mitts.
I make do with Aldi ski gloves these days but they aren't really up to the job.

I seem to recall that there's a kind of motorcycle mitt that stays attached to the handlebars.

Another problem I have is with my skimpy shoes - indoor soccer shoes - all I could get im my size.

 

[Orang Utan]

You don't have cycling shoes?

 

[gentlegreen]

You don't have cycling shoes?

I have size 13 feet and I want shoes I can walk in - not SPDs.

Shimano used to make some that worked quite well - I should have bought 5 pairs while I could - their replacement was too small.

I've had to put the stiffeners from my old shoes in and there isn't room for soft insoles on top.

 

[Orang Utan]

I have SPDS and they're fine to walk in.
I could never go back to normal pedals - I don't feel safe with them

 

[gentlegreen]

I have SPDS and they're fine to walk in.
I could never go back to normal pedals - I don't feel safe with them

Blimey - I don't feel safe with any kind of clip.

I pedal with my instep a lot of the time too.

 

[Orang Utan]

I need to feel attached to the pedals - when I tested my last bike, the pedals weren't fitted yet and my feet kept coming off and I had to keep wheeling the pedals round to the right position to start pedalling. And I also feared banging a pedal painfully against my shin

 

[gentlegreen]

I was a bit dubious about my current pedals (they were all the shop had and I was desperate), but they're turning out pretty reliable - intended for muddy conditions :-

Before I put the stiffeners in my new shoes, I could feel every one of those pins...

 

[steve1971]

My legs always warm up after a couple of minutes. It's my fingers that get cold - so cold, that they sting badly for an hour afterwards
What are the best gloves to get? I currently only have fingerless gloves for grip and protection if I fall off

Even the full finger gloves I have can get cold, I use a second pair of silk gloves/liners as well on the really cold days.

 

[geminisnake]

Hubby uses moto X gloves during the winter. Getting liners is a good idea too.

 

[Boycey]

I was a bit dubious about my current pedals (they were all the shop had and I was desperate), but they're turning out pretty reliable - intended for muddy conditions :-

Before I put the stiffeners in my new shoes, I could feel every one of those pins...

mind your shins!

 

[Miss-Shelf]

the sealskinz gloves i got last year are pretty warm

and tell me about shoes - dont want cleats - just a sensible pair shoes to cycle in?

 

[Herbsman.]

any shoes will do, but obviously the stiffer and more water resistant the better. sealskinz socks for cold rainy days.

 

[soulman]

the sealskinz gloves i got last year are pretty warm

and tell me about shoes - dont want cleats - just a sensible pair shoes to cycle in?

I wear a pair of leather cross trainers. The same kind you would wear for any kind of sport really. There's no way I would fasten myself to a pedal.

 

[Herbsman.]

pussy

 

[northeastoipunk]

i seriously dont see the point of your post ?? i used to cycle 15 miles each way to work up northern hills with me work gear on jeans steel toe capped boots and a hi vis work jacket didnt worry about it i used to be able to manage the hills with a rollie hanging out me mouth id feel stupid turning up on the building site with skin tight shorts looking like i was about to do the tour de france me work mates would take the mickey

 

[Herbsman.]

that's a shame.

 

[soulman]

 

[nino_savatte]

20 mile each-way commute by bike wearing just my shorts, circulation only just returned in time for my return leg.

I tried trackie bottoms once, but they twist up and generally get in the way.

What are good for cold weather riding? If my cycling shorts are anything to go by, spandex leggings won't stop the windchill, is there a better alternative?

Have you tried a pair of tracksters?

 

[Iam]

Iam, you might wanna think about heated grips if you're riding through the winter.

Yeah, very true.

Some winter gloves would be a start - particularly as I have every intention of riding all winter, and my summer ones are getting a bit chilly.

So many things to get for the bike, though, still!!

 

[Herbsman.]

what you want is some of these

SiDi remote-controlled heated insoles. They contain a temperature sensor and controlling microprocessor that keeps the temperature at about 38°C, and apparently the battery lasts 3-4 hours. Just right for cold mornings. £175.