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selfpropelled · townie Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 183 Location: local

I actually got a little too prepared and had to ride slow to avoid sweating. My number one arctic tip is to put a set of hot hands on top of your toes. I bought a case of them this year and it has been one of the best winter commuting investments ever. See yall for the frozen chosen ride tonight!

brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

I can't wait for the ride tonight!

Arctic Polo last night was a blast, and even after everyone left, 4 of us stayed and played a 2-on-2 game that went on FOREVER.

I'm getting ready to head out to a meeting in a few minutes, so I'm looking forward to the chilly morning ride.
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politicalhero · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:14 am Post subject:

I'm getting ready to get wrapped up and head in to the office. Searching for a face mask now that the beard is gone.

Another tip is to put cotton balls in your ears, even if you have a hat or ear muffs. This keeps that cold nasty air from circulating on your ear drum.

brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

I stick microwave taquitos in my nostrils to keep that nasty cold out.

Piping hot pizza rolls will also keep the inside of your mouth from getting too cold.
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politicalhero · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:47 am Post subject:

mcrib · townie Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 232 Location: 40502

My main problem with the really cold weather commute seems to be the amount I sweat when I get to work. I feel like I am going to puke for the first half hour because my fingers and toes are freezing and the rest of me is hot. Body does not enjoy the contrast.
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chadwick2wheels · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:50 pm Post subject:

that happens to me occasionally. so now i get to work about 30 minutes before i actually have to be there and hang out in a bath room stall while i change clothes and cool down. after 30 minutes of that i'm normally good to go.
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selfpropelled · townie Joined: 05 Nov 2007 Posts: 183 Location: local

Yep, inside the shoes. I put mine in over my socks on top of my toes. Some company makes special foot ones that have an adhesive patch so they will stick to the insole of your shoes. This technique keeps my boots warm and toasty all day long Very Happy

chadwick2wheels · Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:22 pm Post subject:

i see. i guess i just thought they wouldn't fit in my tight cycling shoes...but i bet they would fit inside my boots...thanks! i will have to try that.
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mcrib · townie Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 232 Location: 40502

stumbled across this at work

http://wvgazette.com/News/200901140864
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elzie5000 · cutter Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1177

Not as cold this morning, but fun in the icy ruts. Drifting with both wheels while trying to go in a straight line is a good way to wake up.

illride · hipster Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 56 Location: I.L.L.

there was a point where i had to walk a short stretch...

and i was not happy about it

elzie5000 · cutter Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1177

I just had to walk 3/4 of the way home, holding myself up by pushing the bike against the curb. It has gotten much worse in the last three hours.

There were times I was walking on grass and could barely stomp my heels through the ice.

Winchester road and Midland ave had enough traffic to keep them clear, but all the smaller roads were mostly solid ice.

mcrib · townie Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 232 Location: 40502

I rode this morning but tried to ride to school around noon and I couldn't get down my street. I was a shitty walk to campus only to have them send employees home at 3:30. Spent as much time walking as I did working
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