Riding in Temperatures 40-60F - Page 2 - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

09-17-2004, 06:35 PM

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> I am planning a a three week trip of daily bicycle rides of 40 miles
> at a very casula pace. The weather at this time of year will be about
> 55-60 F in the day and 40-50 F at night. It will be very windy. Will
> sneakers be ok or could my feet get cold after a few hours? What
> wouild be the best way to dress for the day? How's this?:
>
> 1. Coolmax shirt
> 2. Light weight wind/water resistant jacket
> 3. Sporthill pants
> 4. Wool sock
> 5. Brooks sneakers
>
> I will also take along a light fleece top, gloves and hat.

You might want to consider neoprene booties. You'll be SO miserable if
your feet get cold.

-km

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Only cowards fight kids -- unidentified Moscow protester
the black rose
proud to be owned by a yorkie
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09-17-2004, 06:35 PM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:
> I am planning a a three week trip of daily bicycle rides of 40 miles
> at a very casula pace. The weather at this time of year will be about
> 55-60 F in the day and 40-50 F at night. It will be very windy. Will
> sneakers be ok or could my feet get cold after a few hours? What
> wouild be the best way to dress for the day? How's this?:
>
> 1. Coolmax shirt
> 2. Light weight wind/water resistant jacket
> 3. Sporthill pants
> 4. Wool sock
> 5. Brooks sneakers
>
> I will also take along a light fleece top, gloves and hat.

You might want to consider neoprene booties. You'll be SO miserable if
your feet get cold.

-km

--
Only cowards fight kids -- unidentified Moscow protester
the black rose
proud to be owned by a yorkie
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

09-17-2004, 06:35 PM

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] wrote:
> I am planning a a three week trip of daily bicycle rides of 40 miles
> at a very casula pace. The weather at this time of year will be about
> 55-60 F in the day and 40-50 F at night. It will be very windy. Will
> sneakers be ok or could my feet get cold after a few hours? What
> wouild be the best way to dress for the day? How's this?:
>
> 1. Coolmax shirt
> 2. Light weight wind/water resistant jacket
> 3. Sporthill pants
> 4. Wool sock
> 5. Brooks sneakers
>
> I will also take along a light fleece top, gloves and hat.

You might want to consider neoprene booties. You'll be SO miserable if
your feet get cold.

-km

--
Only cowards fight kids -- unidentified Moscow protester
the black rose
proud to be owned by a yorkie
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

09-17-2004, 06:45 PM

the black rose wrote:

> You might want to consider neoprene booties. You'll be SO miserable if
> your feet get cold.

Or waterproof/breatheable socks. They're thin and fit over your
regular socks, and they keep your feet much warmer. Sugoi makes
Stretch Bosui socks that are very nice.

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terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

09-17-2004, 06:45 PM

the black rose wrote:

> You might want to consider neoprene booties. You'll be SO miserable if
> your feet get cold.

Or waterproof/breatheable socks. They're thin and fit over your
regular socks, and they keep your feet much warmer. Sugoi makes
Stretch Bosui socks that are very nice.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

09-17-2004, 06:45 PM

the black rose wrote:

> You might want to consider neoprene booties. You'll be SO miserable if
> your feet get cold.

Or waterproof/breatheable socks. They're thin and fit over your
regular socks, and they keep your feet much warmer. Sugoi makes
Stretch Bosui socks that are very nice.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

09-17-2004, 06:45 PM

the black rose wrote:

> You might want to consider neoprene booties. You'll be SO miserable if
> your feet get cold.

Or waterproof/breatheable socks. They're thin and fit over your
regular socks, and they keep your feet much warmer. Sugoi makes
Stretch Bosui socks that are very nice.

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

09-17-2004, 06:46 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] m...
> I am planning a a three week trip of daily bicycle rides of 40 miles
> at a very casula pace. The weather at this time of year will be about
> 55-60 F in the day and 40-50 F at night. It will be very windy. Will
> sneakers be ok or could my feet get cold after a few hours? What
> wouild be the best way to dress for the day? How's this?:

Have you ever ridden 40 miles before?

Dave

09-17-2004, 06:46 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] m...
> I am planning a a three week trip of daily bicycle rides of 40 miles
> at a very casula pace. The weather at this time of year will be about
> 55-60 F in the day and 40-50 F at night. It will be very windy. Will
> sneakers be ok or could my feet get cold after a few hours? What
> wouild be the best way to dress for the day? How's this?:

Have you ever ridden 40 miles before?

Dave

09-17-2004, 06:46 PM

<[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] m...
> I am planning a a three week trip of daily bicycle rides of 40 miles
> at a very casula pace. The weather at this time of year will be about
> 55-60 F in the day and 40-50 F at night. It will be very windy. Will
> sneakers be ok or could my feet get cold after a few hours? What
> wouild be the best way to dress for the day? How's this?:

Have you ever ridden 40 miles before?

Dave