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Forum: Winter Cycling
01-26-22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,942
Posted By alfie43

Balaclava

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Wool balaclava and polyester neck gator. - Pearl Izumi non insulated rain proof...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-14-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,304
Posted By alfie43

Last year's ride. I'll post my new Trek FX3 when...

Last year's ride. I'll post my new Trek FX3 when the winter arrives.

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...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-16-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 20,860
Posted By alfie43

Its rarely fun, its work.

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Winter 2019

I am 77 years old. I live in Michigan, and I ride everyday. I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-28-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,535
Posted By alfie43

Today I Wore

Conditions
Temp: 11*, Winds 5-10mph, Sunny

Legs:
Windproof Tights, Cycling Shorts

Torso
Thin Polyester Base, Polypro Mid-layer, and Pearl Izumi Slice Jacket

Feet
Forum: Touring
01-11-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,108
Posted By alfie43

I live in Kenmore Square and year round commute...

I live in Kenmore Square and year round commute to Norwood.

Hello Jim,
That is an interesting commute. I checked it out on Google Maps. About 10-12 miles? What is your primary route?
Alfie...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-11-09, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 824
Posted By alfie43

"Just wondering what kind of temps you stop...

"Just wondering what kind of temps you stop wearing gloves at"


When your hands are no longer cold.

If you read the many opinions here on winter riding strategies, i.e., breathing very cold...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-31-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,905
Posted By alfie43

Breathing in cold air.

Wow! Why am I surprised by the differences of opinion on this issue. I shouldn't be, because we see the same kind of conflicting posts on clothing, face protection, and feet/hand wear.

With...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-08, 10:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 666
Posted By alfie43

Let's see some faces

In addition to Bike Forums, I belong to several other forums that pertain to my interests and hobbies, i.e., home machinists, cooking, motorcycles, and radio controlled aircraft. On many of these...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-19-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,275
Posted By alfie43

Gloves

Cold hands while cycling can be solved by either mittens or a full fingered glove, but they must be windproof. scoatw is right; cycling specific gloves are woefully inadequate for below freezing...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-18-08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,217
Posted By alfie43

Studded Tires

I read Peter's informative article. Based on the information therein, I choose the Schwalbe Marathon Winters (700c x 35c). They are perfect for the conditions that I ride on. I ride only on...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-08, 11:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,402
Posted By alfie43

Jim, "I am now looking into studded tires...

Jim,

"I am now looking into studded tires for winter ice, for possible 365 days-a-year riding"
I too, will ride everyday this winter. However, I couldn't do so without my studded tires. You...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,402
Posted By alfie43

Fogging eyewear

dekindy,

“Do your goggles have indirect venting”
Actually, I didn’t know my goggles were vented until you pointed that out. The vents are very small and any air flow would have to take a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-13-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,402
Posted By alfie43

Goggles

dekindy,

Not to be confrontational, but to maintain the dialog exchange so that we can learn from each other.

“if an airtight seal is all you needed then diving masks would not fog”
A diver’s...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,402
Posted By alfie43

Cold feet and fogging eyewear

It appears that the two winter cycling problems most frequently discussed on this forum are:

• Fogging eyewear
• Cold feet

I may have solved my fogging issue. As for the cold feet...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-08-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 792
Posted By alfie43

Cotton is the Enemy

Because we are different in terms of our individual physiology, we differ in our capabilities to tolerate the cold and we ride at different levels of exertion, I am wary of recommending clothing to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-06-08, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 692
Posted By alfie43

Goggles

In a word: Goggles. You could buy ski or snowmobile goggles, but they are pricey and are tinted too dark. I bought these for $8 and I wear them when the temps get below 20*, or if it's very windy. ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-04-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By alfie43

Glasses fogging

There had been a lot of discussion on this forum about fogging/steaming eyewear; rightfully so, because it is a valid safety concern. Most people experience the problem when they put on a balaclava...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-03-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 927
Posted By alfie43

Jacket

I am 6'- 185-190lbs. As a former runner and new to cycling, I had to rethink sizing when shopping for gear. Cycle clothing is intended to be form fitting....aerodynamics. With conventional...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-29-08, 01:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,012
Posted By alfie43

Flu Shots

Never! No way! Not me! I'm probably gonna get hammered by some health care professional, but I don't believe in injecting influenza micro-organisms into a healthy body, even if they are...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-27-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,012
Posted By alfie43

Riding while "sick"

Here’s my two cents, for what its worth. I haven’t ridden my bike with a cold yet, because I usually catch a cold once every 2-3 years and I haven’t been riding that long.

However, as a former...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-26-08, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 959
Posted By alfie43

Windproofing

"If you wear windproof materials and get a sauna going inside"

I do wear windproof materials, but don't get the sauna going...like I said, everyone is different.
Alfie
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-25-08, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 959
Posted By alfie43

Thoughts on cold weather clothing

I am always surprised and even astonished by the wide range of suggestions people here will offer to others on cold weather clothing. The recommendations will range from cotton sweats, (huh?) ski...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 819
Posted By alfie43

"It's nice to see the words, "winter bike" coming...

"It's nice to see the words, "winter bike" coming from another 50+er"


Uh...make that a 65er....shhh!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 819
Posted By alfie43

"If you're riding every day in this stuff, I'm...

"If you're riding every day in this stuff, I'm impressed"

Stuff? What stuff? What are you going to do when winter gets here, my friend? <G>

Alfie
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-24-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 819
Posted By alfie43

High End Hybrids

the small group that buys the highest end hybrids….I knew there were a few of you, but had never met any of your kind”


Tom,
Deciding on the 7.9 was the final step of an interesting journey of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-23-08, 06:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 819
Posted By alfie43

Please explain

"warn you of N+1 , Club Tombay, Bonking and DG"

stapfam,

Please define for the Newbie: N+1? Club Tombay? Bonking? DG?

Regards, Alfie
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-22-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 819
Posted By alfie43

A newbie intro

I was born on April 14, 1943. You do the math...I'd rather not.

I am a former runner who ran everyday for over 30 years. With my new titanium knee, I was looking for an alternate exercise. This...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-21-08, 10:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,125
Posted By alfie43

Studded Tires

Got the Schwalbe Marathon Winters ready and hangin' in the garage. It is now cold here in S/E Michigan, however, we normally get our first measurable snow around early-mid December. Ask me again...
Forum: Great Lakes
11-03-08, 08:07 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,414
Posted By alfie43

Blamin' me?

You (we) can do it!
Alfie

http://www.bicyclinglife.com/Recreation/wintercycling.htm
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-01-08, 09:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,227
Posted By alfie43

This is a repeat of a post on another thread, but...

This is a repeat of a post on another thread, but it applies here also.

As a former runner and now a winter cyclist, who ran everyday through 31 Michigan winters , I have tried many types and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-31-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,366
Posted By alfie43

For the real "skinny" on winter tires, see Peter...

For the real "skinny" on winter tires, see Peter White's very good article on studded tires. Selecting the correct winter tire is mostly determined by the type of surfaces that you will be riding on...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-31-08, 08:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,996
Posted By alfie43

Mittens for Cold Hands

Mittens! Mittens! Mittens!

Actually, you only need one pair, not three.

Seriously, as a former runner and now a winter cyclist, that ran everyday through 31 Michigan winters , I have tried...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-29-08, 07:48 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,535
Posted By alfie43

From S/E Michigan

Cloudy, 20 mph north wind, 39 degrees, 30* wind chill factor, very light snow with no accumulation.

Head: Helmet with cover, lightweight balaclava
Upper body: Thin polyester base, polypro 2nd...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-08-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,414
Posted By alfie43

..."a stationary bike for the winter...why not...

..."a stationary bike for the winter...why not give it a try? Does anyone know anything about them, what I should be looking for in one or am I wasting my money?"

Jeff, I wouldn't consider myself...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-06-08, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,414
Posted By alfie43

Jeff, As a former runner myself, I thought that...

Jeff,
As a former runner myself, I thought that maybe you might be interested in my recent post in the "Winter Cycling" posts in this forum. It is little lengthly, but maybe it'll inspire you to...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,414
Posted By alfie43

Doug, I haven't cycled the Macomb Orchard yet. ...

Doug,
I haven't cycled the Macomb Orchard yet. Interesting comment you made that we have nice places to ride. I haven't found that to be true. You must be talking about those great trails in...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-30-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,414
Posted By alfie43

Shelby Township, Michigan, an oak and maple...

Shelby Township, Michigan, an oak and maple "burb" in N/E Metro-Detroit. A "recovering runner" who is now a daily fitness cyclist and soon-to-be-Icebiker (http://www.icebike.org/). I don't commute,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-26-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By alfie43

"you're also going to be riding after dark more...

"you're also going to be riding after dark more often"

I appreciate your comments and your caution points are well heeded, but I am not too concerned about after dark riding.

I am...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-26-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By alfie43

"put the snows on in November and ride 'em...

"put the snows on in November and ride 'em through March."

Yep! That's my plan.

'my first bike--a hybrid similar to your Crossroads"

I had thought that it was a bad choice. I now realize...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-26-08, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By alfie43

Yes, I am looking for more speed and performance,...

Yes, I am looking for more speed and performance, but not for my current hybrid bike. I now realize that I want a road bike for the summer and this hybrid will be my "winter bike". I will install...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-21-08, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 852
Posted By alfie43

Former runner.. soon to be Icebiker

As a former runner (knee replacement) who ran everyday, including the winter, for over 30 years, I needed an alternate exercise. So, I bought a stationary recumbent exercise bike. However, I soon...
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