My fingers and toes were plenty cold today still, and calves, but I had nice layers on the upper body. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't go out in 11 degrees.
Do you have good suggestions for long, low-traffic loops? With all the stop and go, it's hard to work on any distance (esp. since I don't really know where I'm going other than on a trail--sort of). I wind up feeling like I'm just doing intervals. I would've done a couple small loops today if my LBS hadn't screwed up and made it where I couldn't get into any of my hill-riding gears. (see rant on another thread).
Anyway, I'd love a low-snow winter. For the whole region. I'd love to take my bike out in the country around Staunton and Charlottesville when I go there to do holiday visits, but I'm not keeping my hopes up too high.
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Lobster gloves (PI Amfib ones) are my personal cure for cold hands. When it's really cold, I pop a chemical hand warmer in each glove. Works like a charm.
I'm still trying to find the solution to keeping my feet decently warm. I have wool socks, high-quality booties/shoe covers, etc. I think I'm going to purchase those Gore-Tex socks that TE is selling, just to see if they help. I've got ruby slippers (red sidi doms) in a whole size too large so I can layer. Last winter, I used chemical foot warmers, so when it gets below freezing, I suppose I'll have to rely on those again.
Have you thought about riding loops at the Nat'l Aboretum (I know I spelled that wrong!). It's on NY Ave, heading east from the city. There are hills there and this time of year, low traffic.
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