
Originally Posted by
DeniseGoldberg
I've heard advice over the years that if the temperature is below 60 that you should keep your knees covered. (In fact I've heard folks say that the magic temp is 65, not 60...) I use knee warmers more often than full-length leg warmers, but the idea is the same... something you can easily stuff in your jersey pocket if it gets too warm.
--- Denise
I read this too and yep the magic temp was 65. Apparently this helps keep knee tendons warm as they lie very close to the surface and dont like being exposed to the cold. Sounds like a good tip so Im trying it.
The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
Amelia Earhart
2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V