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Re: What do you do in the winter months to be ready to ride?

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:10 pm
by Kasparz
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Re: What do you do in the winter months to be ready to ride?

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:28 pm
by skiezo
Ya know, I have tried riding in the dead of winter. I have the cloths and winter shoes to do so and have done so in the past.
I just do not get the joy out of riding in freezing and below temps. My eyes water and the tears freeze on my cheeks,I get extreme ear aches/infections no matter what I put on my head. My finger tips get numb,as well as my face,and my eyes weep.
And I do not enjoy riding when I am uncomfortable. I tend to tense/bunch up my neck/shoulder muscles and get extreme head aches.
So 38 degrees and above is ok,45 degrees and above and I am fine and can ride in comfort and fell well about doing so.
More power to those how like to ride in the freezing cold,damp conditions.
I am fine doing other things to keep in good condition till the weather breaks.
Glad there are those that can enjoy riding in cold conditions.

Thanks Skiezo

Re: What do you do in the winter months to be ready to ride?

Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2013 11:28 pm
by Weenie

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Re: What do you do in the winter months to be ready to ride?

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:28 am
by Tapeworm
Computrainer or the like, gigantafan, some tunes, and lots of sweat towels should see you improve your fitness over winter.

Re: What do you do in the winter months to be ready to ride?

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 4:39 am
by skiezo
I never really enjoy running as I would get knee pain. I tried all kinds of shoes and some were worse than others but still
a no-go.
So a few weeks ago I decided to try the merrell barefoot trail running shoes. I used them on the treadmill for a few weeks
and found no more pain. A bit of muscle soreness the first week but that disappeared. So the last week or so I have been doing 2.5 miles at nite with the dog on paved roads.. Well to my surprise no more knee pain/discomfort. I use a padded sock and am really enjoying the nite air now,and the dog loves the runs.
I guess my jogging style just likes the non-wedge sole of these soles. The arch support in these shoes is great.

Skiezo

Re: What do you do in the winter months to be ready to ride?

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:56 pm
by fastvegan
I spend as much time with my wife and family to make up for the time I am away in the spring/summer/fall.

This is not the best method for being the fastest come racing season, but it makes for a better relationship.

Happy wife = happy life.

What do you do in the winter months to be ready to ride?

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 10:22 am
by JKolmo
A winter dedicated bike + studded tires = snow and ice is not much of a problem. Really.