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Cold Feet
Mornings are traditionally quite
cold on the California AIDS Ride so be prepared!
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Question: Need some advice!!! When I ride, my
feet freeze. What can I do? My shoes aren’t tight or cutting off the
circulation, my toes just get cold and it takes over an hour once I am off
the bike to get them warm.
It is a very similar feeling as to when I go skiing. Any advice? - Wendy |
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Answer:
As an emergency measure
(most recently on a ride this past Sunday, when one rider was underdressed
for the cold), I wrapped plastic wrap around her feet. Bicycling shoes
often have ventilated fabric—which is great in the heat, but lets in
cold air. The plastic film acts as a wind/cold air barrier and traps
warmth. A
couple of sheets of plastic wrap can easily be folded to the size of a
credit card and kept in your waist/seat pack for emergencies.
One can also buy shoe covers—neoprene booties that go over the riding
shoes like galoshes, with holes in the bottom to accommodate cleats. -
Martin
Note: If you
are planning on doing the Alaska Ride you will need more than neoprene
booties. These booties will keep you warm but they are not designed
to be waterproof. A pair of thin wool socks along with a pair of
waterproof socks will round out your foot protection. The important thing
with feet is not to wear so much stuff that you impair the circulation to
your feet. |
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