I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Hey there my fellow SA Riders, hoping that you are all well..... Have seen that you are all going great guns out there, enjoying the sun, the heat, the racing.... That is soooo awesome and I am so jealous at the moment . Wish I was there to enjoy the rides, get a TAN and do a bit of racing but alas, doing my bit to show the UK crowd that us SAFFA's are strong and from the looks of people walkign about, they thought I was a bit MAD. With that said, thought I would just let you all know, I FINALLY did it..... Minus 2 gents.... It was DAMN cold...... and I mean COLD!!! Left out this morning, looking at the thick frost on my car, thinking this was a bad idea. Got down the road and then knew I was going to be in for it.... WOW. I have spend a couple of hundred on a decent winter jacket, leggings, but to date, have not felt the need for Over Shoes... Well, after riding 2 hours in -2c, I had NO feeling in my feet, NADA!! Riding in the cold is somethng else though. When it gets chilly, the air burns your lungs, heart rates seem to elevate, it is such a different experience. It was hilly, quiet, serene and just plain beautiful. You have to constantly watch out for ice on the roads, and to be honest, mnost of the time you cant see it and it gets hair raising when all of a sudden there is no traction. Desending just cannot be done with ANY normal speed at all. So guys, just thought I would do a pop in... Finally did the riding in ICED over roads... Now bought some overshoes, and gonna hit it again tomorrow.... So guys in the Cape... Enjoy the race tomorrow, go get yourselves a tan for me.... try sending me some of it... and have a great build up to the "the big one" in March.... Thinking of you all.... albeit with a slight pang of jealousy!!
SwissVan Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 From someone somewhere who knows what its like [iNSERT Hats Off Emotiocon] You riding road or mtb bike and with or withot mudgaurds? Last year i managed to ride the whole winter...ok only on weekends... and found that for long rides its best to use proper winter socks like those for XC skiing and booties over my shoes. So far this year all I've managed to do is think about it.... been a bit swak
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 14, 2012 Author Posted January 14, 2012 Cause its been mild this winter (dont you just love the lingo... learning from me Mersey mate's), I been getting out there quite a bit. On the road Swissvan without mudguards.... tend to try and avoid the wet stuff out there and then get on the IDT. I also bought myself a bit of a thicker sock today and some Endura overshoes... hoping to see if that is going to work. Aparently tomorrow morning is another in the minus's... and planning a 100km, 3hr for the morning .... Hope the toes hold up
SwissVan Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Ja the IDT and i are also old mates, overshoes and thicker socks will do the trick, i did a few all day rides last winter and the feet felt good like that, temp was avg 3 degrees so not as cold as - tho.. here's a pic of my mtb with mudguards looks a bit like overkill but they make a huge difference in keeping the bike and me cleanish and more importantly dry... Good luck and watch out for the ice...
King_Crispy Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) Where you from SwissVan? Looks like cool surrounds...IDT? Edited January 14, 2012 by King_Crispy
Guest Frail4Life Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 Hey there my fellow SA Riders, hoping that you are all well..... Have seen that you are all going great guns out there, enjoying the sun, the heat, the racing.... That is soooo awesome and I am so jealous at the moment . Wish I was there to enjoy the rides, get a TAN and do a bit of racing but alas, doing my bit to show the UK crowd that us SAFFA's are strong and from the looks of people walkign about, they thought I was a bit MAD. With that said, thought I would just let you all know, I FINALLY did it..... Minus 2 gents.... It was DAMN cold...... and I mean COLD!!! Left out this morning, looking at the thick frost on my car, thinking this was a bad idea. Got down the road and then knew I was going to be in for it.... WOW. I have spend a couple of hundred on a decent winter jacket, leggings, but to date, have not felt the need for Over Shoes... Well, after riding 2 hours in -2c, I had NO feeling in my feet, NADA!! Riding in the cold is somethng else though. When it gets chilly, the air burns your lungs, heart rates seem to elevate, it is such a different experience. It was hilly, quiet, serene and just plain beautiful. You have to constantly watch out for ice on the roads, and to be honest, mnost of the time you cant see it and it gets hair raising when all of a sudden there is no traction. Desending just cannot be done with ANY normal speed at all. So guys, just thought I would do a pop in... Finally did the riding in ICED over roads... Now bought some overshoes, and gonna hit it again tomorrow.... So guys in the Cape... Enjoy the race tomorrow, go get yourselves a tan for me.... try sending me some of it... and have a great build up to the "the big one" in March.... Thinking of you all.... albeit with a slight pang of jealousy!! From someone WHO Knows what you are going through ( minus 2). Still busy with the Road bike. Working on the Tan BUT. Busted my Collarbone on 13th. Enjoy!
gummibear Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I haven't done a sub zero cycle yet but done a few runs.Looks like i may do my first tomorrow morning.Current outside temp -6 deg.Toughen up you a SAffa......ride in shorts
Deep Section Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 I am off to an icy start in the morning -4 expected in Lewes, East Sussex
Caerus Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 Riding in the snow/cold is great, you get this frozen expression on your face. Put a light coating of vaseline on your face before you ride, I found it helped with the cold
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 I am off to an icy start in the morning -4 expected in Lewes, East Sussex How was your ride this morning??? We had it COLD again. Took a pic or two for the guys..... will try and upload them now. Here off the Mersey, we got to -1 again and through the little dips and troughs of the country side, about -2 again. What a GREAT day to ride.
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 I haven't done a sub zero cycle yet but done a few runs.Looks like i may do my first tomorrow morning.Current outside temp -6 deg.Toughen up you a SAffa......ride in shorts I tried that yesterday with just knee warmers.... NEVER again. Couldnt feel my thighs, toes or ankles .... Got some proper stares though.....
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 From someone WHO Knows what you are going through ( minus 2). Still busy with the Road bike. Working on the Tan BUT. Busted my Collarbone on 13th. Enjoy! Oh no buddy!!! You healing alright though? Speedy recovery my friend...
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 Ja the IDT and i are also old mates, overshoes and thicker socks will do the trick, i did a few all day rides last winter and the feet felt good like that, temp was avg 3 degrees so not as cold as - tho.. here's a pic of my mtb with mudguards looks a bit like overkill but they make a huge difference in keeping the bike and me cleanish and more importantly dry... Good luck and watch out for the ice... Awesome pic Swissvan, that is STUNNING!! Have a few pics to post, kept my eye on the ice this morning. Where you from SwissVan? Looks like cool surrounds...IDT? In Door Trainer.... IDT
gummibear Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 It was -6 when i got up this morning but i faffed and it was -4 when i left and 3 deg when i got back home.My mistake was that i dressed to warm and after 30 minutes i was dying of the heat.
I-FELT-the-FORCE Posted January 15, 2012 Author Posted January 15, 2012 (edited) It was -6 when i got up this morning but i faffed and it was -4 when i left and 3 deg when i got back home.My mistake was that i dressed to warm and after 30 minutes i was dying of the heat. wheeww that is COLD mate.... Well done for getting out there, also, now what its liek to get too hot when its supposed to be cold, that is NOT nice. I wore a slim jacket this morning, only fingers got cold. I got some stunning pics this morning, but they are too large to upload .... One of them, my front wheel, standing a traffic light and all you see is ice all over the tyre, reall epic pic and one that I reacon the CPT boys that raced in 30 + degrees would appreciate. Well done for getting out there... Next time....... wear some shorts .. Edited January 15, 2012 by I-FELT-the-FORCE
gummibear Posted January 15, 2012 Posted January 15, 2012 I had a thermal base l/s top on,Cape storm water proof vest and a Look jacket over that with long thermal bibs.Shimano water proof thermal gloves and booties on to keep the hands and toes warm. What tyres are you riding with? I went out on the mtb and weird thing is when you see a puddle of water and think you are going to get sprayed but the water is frozen solid.
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