Cooler temps

[indysteel]

I'm the other way around, toe covers restrict circulation so much that my feet are warmer without them. I might have lightweight shoe covers on before I even break out the knee warmers.

By toe covers, I mean the ones that go on the tops of my shoes. Is that what you're talking about?

[OakLeaf]

By toe covers, I mean the ones that go on the tops of my shoes. Is that what you're talking about?

Yep. The ones that squeeze the life out of my midfoot so as to hold on to the tops of my shoes.

And +1 on knickers and knees. And knee warmers, too. With a gripper above the ankle, they put pressure on the kneecap the way full-length tights don't. I can wear knee warmers as long as I'm careful about how I put them on. With knickers, it's the combination of the knee issue, plus the way longer legs pull the chamois around, that makes me prefer shorts.


Here's what I hate about cold weather: having to START from freezing cold indoors before my workout, to strip naked, to put on workout clothes that not only are themselves freezing cold, but are less than will keep me warm outside until I'm fully warmed up. There are two times all day I get nekkid when the temperature in the house is below 67°, and one of them is to jump right into a hot shower. I do NOT look forward to dressing for a run or ride when I'm already freezing.



Plastic bags inside my shoes work as well as shoe covers in a pinch, and don't take any room at all.

[indysteel]

I guess I've never had a problem with toe covers. It may have to do with the brand/style of shoe or toe cover. I have PIs that have a tiny bit of give to them. DH bought a different pair of PIs and can't stand them.

And I can't say that my knickers bother my knees either. I prefer the longer Shebeest knickers to the PIs that hit right below my knee. The latter bug the back of my knee a bit and aren't as comfy.

[ridebikeme]

I've never felt as though knickers or leg warmers/knee warmers restricted my movement... good thing too because I live in them in Maine. I will say that after having five knee surgeries, I'm a bit more sensative with the cooler temps... so will do whatever it takes to keep this old body warm. LOL

It's cool here today... 52 here today with winds gusting over 35. BUT, I'm not complaining, because it's one more day that I get a chance to ride outside.


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[indysteel]

Here's what I hate about cold weather: having to START from freezing cold indoors before my workout, to strip naked, to put on workout clothes that not only are themselves freezing cold, but are less than will keep me warm outside until I'm fully warmed up. There are two times all day I get nekkid when the temperature in the house is below 67°, and one of them is to jump right into a hot shower. I do NOT look forward to dressing for a run or ride when I'm already freezing.

What I hate is how much extra time it takes to dress for a cold ride. When it's hot, it takes me five minutes tops to get my clothes on and my gear ready. When it's cold, it takes me so much longer. Beyond the layers themselves, I seem to lose track of my winter gear more often, in part because some of it gets worn off the bike, too. By the time I'm dressed, I've often lost the desire to ride. I do think I might spring for padded tights this year. The double waistband thing makes me really uncomfortable and it'll mean once less layer to put on.

I really cannot wait until my endo clears me for more strenuous exercise again. I find it easier to run after work than to ride. Plus, I actually like to run when it's cold out.

[redrhodie]

Here's what I hate about cold weather: having to START from freezing cold indoors before my workout, to strip naked, to put on workout clothes that not only are themselves freezing cold, but are less than will keep me warm outside until I'm fully warmed up. There are two times all day I get nekkid when the temperature in the house is below 67°, and one of them is to jump right into a hot shower. I do NOT look forward to dressing for a run or ride when I'm already freezing.

How about a space heater? I have one in my bathroom because the genius who renovated this house didn't put a heat vent in there.

[Becky]

In some ways, cold weather saves me time getting ready- no need for sunscreen! I figure it's probably a wash time-wise, though there's definitely more stuff to keep track of.

I need to splurge on some wool knee socks to wear with knickers this year. I have an adversion to tights until it's in the 40s, but I hate having cold calves at the start.

[OakLeaf]

How about a space heater?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

I have one, too, downstairs in what used to be my workout room. It might be the changing room now.