Some people do wear double chamois for road riding. I would think that on a mtbike you'd catch the chamois on the nose of the saddle and get tangled. I personally wouldn't do it. Mtbiking isn't like road riding. You move around so much more that it doens't even compare. You're more likely to cause problems with two pads.
Your friend with the headaches. She needs to drink lots and lots of water. Has she really exerted at these altitudes before? Does she know she can tolerate it? Can she stay away from caffeine?
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02-08-2006, 08:40 AM #1
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02-08-2006, 08:46 AM #2
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Your friend with the headaches may be in for a very rough time. Avoiding caffeine and alcohol are critical. On my trip home to 9000ft last summer (from 500ft), I was breathing hard, headachy. Day three I ate a big ole steak and felt great
! My theory: the iron helped my anemic-tending body get some red blood cells going.
More cheap rain gear tips: a couple of plastic bread bags for your feet. Pack down much smaller than booties. Put 'em on over your socks. They form a vapor barrier and block the wind. Your feet may get sweaty-wet, but they'll be a lot warmer than they would be otherwise.
DH carries a shower cap to put on over the helmet and has used it. I've been packing one around for years and never had to bust it out. I have used the bread bags, tho!Last edited by fixedgeargirl; 02-08-2006 at 08:52 AM.
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