Keeping your junk warm...
09-25-12, 03:37 PM
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Keeping your junk warm...
As cooler temperatures follow in Fall's wake, I'm reminded of a nagging problem I had at the end of last season: what to do about your cold pork and beans.
I own all sorts of great layers: arm warmers, leg warmers, wool undershirts, windbreaker vest, cold weather jacket, rain jacket, even a pair of cold weather pants (great for less than 45 degrees). But nothing that seems to stop the wind that seems squarely aimed at my beef thermometer while riding.
What are some solutions? Do most people solve the problem by simply riding with knickers? Are there outer-layer shorts? Wool boxers?
I own all sorts of great layers: arm warmers, leg warmers, wool undershirts, windbreaker vest, cold weather jacket, rain jacket, even a pair of cold weather pants (great for less than 45 degrees). But nothing that seems to stop the wind that seems squarely aimed at my beef thermometer while riding.
What are some solutions? Do most people solve the problem by simply riding with knickers? Are there outer-layer shorts? Wool boxers?
09-25-12, 03:39 PM
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I bet you're in 8th grade.....beef thermometer?
Wear some cycling tights and man up.
Wear some cycling tights and man up.
09-25-12, 03:42 PM
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Substitute Icy Hot for Chamois Butt'r.
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I've had the same problem. Luckily I can deal with it down to 28 degrees with the gear I have, after that I won't ride anyways. Bag balm and two layers are enough down to 28 for me to at least keep them reasonably warm.
09-25-12, 03:59 PM
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The lowest temp Ive ridden in was mid-30's. The tights and shorts did fine. I am wondering since I got a new seat with a cut-out if that will change.
09-25-12, 04:23 PM
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09-25-12, 07:08 PM
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Regular shorts & thermal (lined) tights down to 15f. Sometimes I put newspaper between jersey layers as a windbreak. Never needed anything extra down below, but you could try something.
(sorry to hear some of you have junk between your legs. Time to upgrade)
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09-25-12, 07:38 PM
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This has only been discussed a million x. Roubaix lined shorts with knee warmers/leg warmers. Then roubaix lined knickers, then light tights, then heavy tights. I just go with knickers and then heavier tights. I'm old, my knees are perfect, and I want to keep them that way.
Then hands - several weights of gloves. Several weights of hats/skull caps. Several weights of balaclavas.
For feet - toe dealies, then light shoe covers, then heavy covers and maybe winter shoes.
Like any other cool/cold sport aerobic activity, you try to keep warm enough and not let the sweat get you wet. Wind block fabrics are your friend. There's a reason Assos kit comes in so many flavors.
Then hands - several weights of gloves. Several weights of hats/skull caps. Several weights of balaclavas.
For feet - toe dealies, then light shoe covers, then heavy covers and maybe winter shoes.
Like any other cool/cold sport aerobic activity, you try to keep warm enough and not let the sweat get you wet. Wind block fabrics are your friend. There's a reason Assos kit comes in so many flavors.
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I've gotta say that of all my body parts that suffer from cold, my junk has never been one of them.
09-25-12, 10:22 PM
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I'm surprised no one has suggested a mismatched sock yet. I end up throwing them out but maybe they hold value...
Really I just don't want to be stuck in a Costanza situation. "I was in the pool!"
Really I just don't want to be stuck in a Costanza situation. "I was in the pool!"
09-26-12, 12:37 AM
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I see you said you own leg warmers. You should maybe buy a pair of thermal bibs. That way not only you legs but your whole lower body stay warm.
09-26-12, 05:48 AM
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Wow! I didn't know that anyone got too cold down there while riding. In 23 yrs of riding, I guess I'm fortunate never to have experienced icy conditions "down south," and I ride all through Winter, down to 10 degrees F, with 3 layers (non-cotton sport briefs, tights [the thickness depends on the temp that day], and cycling shorts) on at the most.
Yes, knickers or light-to-medium-duty tights with cycling shorts are good for typical Fall temps on east coast. You might want to have a selection of 3 tights (light duty, the thinnest; medium duty for cool-cold temps; and, heavy duty tights for the coldest temps in your region).
Yes, knickers or light-to-medium-duty tights with cycling shorts are good for typical Fall temps on east coast. You might want to have a selection of 3 tights (light duty, the thinnest; medium duty for cool-cold temps; and, heavy duty tights for the coldest temps in your region).
Last edited by WC89; 09-26-12 at 10:25 AM.
