Surviving the cold

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However, I'm a fan of simply unzipping at the front once I start to sweat.

I say!

 

[Arch]

However, I'm a fan of simply unzipping at the front once I start to sweat.

I say!

 

[John Ponting]

I'm a fan of simply unzipping at the front once I start to sweat.

preceeded by a cry of "fire down below" I trust.

 

[John Ponting]

I'm a fan of simply unzipping at the front once I start to sweat.

preceeded by a cry of "fire down below" I trust.

 

[fossyant]

That's it now - prepare to part with lots of cash now you have discovered Decathlon - for me it's a handy supplement to internet ordering as it's only 3 miles from my house, and open late. The clothing is good quality and has a two year guarantee - no quibble. Thermal socks - they've got them now....hmmm see another expensive trip coming on. I'd recommend the membership card as you get vouchers every so often, and no need for a receipt as it's all available on-line - the down side is you can see how much you have spent......

The clothing range is limited, but there is enough for basics, especially shorts, underlayers etc.

 

[fossyant]

That's it now - prepare to part with lots of cash now you have discovered Decathlon - for me it's a handy supplement to internet ordering as it's only 3 miles from my house, and open late. The clothing is good quality and has a two year guarantee - no quibble. Thermal socks - they've got them now....hmmm see another expensive trip coming on. I'd recommend the membership card as you get vouchers every so often, and no need for a receipt as it's all available on-line - the down side is you can see how much you have spent......

The clothing range is limited, but there is enough for basics, especially shorts, underlayers etc.

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

ok...kind of related question:

Sensitive teeth and the cold..especially the ice cold water in the bottle and the icy wind....any idea on how to stop the pain?...I thought about a gum shield and filling the bottles up with boiling water to start the ride with so they cool down gradually....I dunno...

 

[Bigtallfatbloke]

ok...kind of related question:

Sensitive teeth and the cold..especially the ice cold water in the bottle and the icy wind....any idea on how to stop the pain?...I thought about a gum shield and filling the bottles up with boiling water to start the ride with so they cool down gradually....I dunno...

 

[Blonde]

Of course if you are strapped for cash (or just like wearing them) you can always resort to the old trick of wearing a pair of womens tights (preferably the opaque, thicker sort) under your normal trousers... they do work. Unless you are six foot four or something, when you'll definitely have a problem getting tights long enough!

 

[Blonde]

Of course if you are strapped for cash (or just like wearing them) you can always resort to the old trick of wearing a pair of womens tights (preferably the opaque, thicker sort) under your normal trousers... they do work. Unless you are six foot four or something, when you'll definitely have a problem getting tights long enough!

 

[Cycling Naturalist]

Of course if you are strapped for cash (or just like wearing them) you can always resort to the old trick of wearing a pair of womens tights (preferably the opaque, thicker sort) under your normal trousers... they do work. Unless you are six foot four or something, when you'll definitely have a problem getting tights long enough!

So, if someone was about 5' 10", what size of tights should he ask for?

 

[Cycling Naturalist]

Of course if you are strapped for cash (or just like wearing them) you can always resort to the old trick of wearing a pair of womens tights (preferably the opaque, thicker sort) under your normal trousers... they do work. Unless you are six foot four or something, when you'll definitely have a problem getting tights long enough!

So, if someone was about 5' 10", what size of tights should he ask for?

 

[cyclebum]

you could always try hold ups

 

[cyclebum]

you could always try hold ups

 

[cyclebum]

Well I went out today to try the new gear, long sleeve jersey, fleece and water proof jacket, by 2 miles the jacket air flow zips were down, by 5 miles the jacket was off! think I'm going to have to play about a bit with this but at least I have more options now. However the 3/4 leggins under my fleece ones were perfect and the thermal socks plus a thin pair were fine except for the last few miles. My face was bloody cold though!
I think I went about 26 miles but my odo decided to zero itself so I can't be sure.