And so it starts....

Surveyor11

Numb toes and ears on the commute this morning, looks like winter is coming :eek:

DaithiMC

Yes, it was cold but I think there is life in the sun just yet! Though the weekend forecast doesn't look too dry, will have to stick on the Vuelta and envy those guys in the hot weather!

Outkast_IRE

Was cool this morning alright

Keep_Her_Lit

I love that morning freshness. The initial chill encourages you to work a bit to get warmed up. Just perfect really, IMHO.

rollingscone

And so my recent purchase of Lidl Arm & Leg Warmers is validated.

Rogue-Trooper

Yep, I figured out the hard way this morning that bib shorts & ss jersey are inadequate for a 7am commute from here on in......

Ole Rodrigo

Love this time of year.

Planet X

Swept the chimney yesterday afternoon and ordered a Chimney Balloon for the flue in the spare (kids) room.

godtabh

On the road at 5:30 and I could fell the chill in the air. I dont think I warmed up until I got into the shower after over an hour on the bike!

Idleater

red _hands += 2

Surveyor11

rollingscone wrote: »

And so my recent purchase of Lidl Arm & Leg Warmers is validated.

Yep, same here. €12.99 well spent :pac:

MB Lacey

I often cough a lot after a long cycle in cold weather. All summer I've been cough free, after last wknds cycle (in yorkshire), the cough started again.
Something to do with cold air irritating the lungs I think.

rollingscone

MB Lacey wrote: »

I often cough a lot after a long cycle in cold weather. All summer I've been cough free, after last wknds cycle (in yorkshire), the cough started again.
Something to do with cold air irritating the lungs I think.

Someone brought this up the other day, you can train yourself to breathe through your nose (your pace will suffer) or you can wear a buff over your mouth to act as a barrier.

I got pneumonia in January 2012 so I always take one or the other precaution.

MB Lacey

rollingscone wrote: »

Someone brought this up the other day, you can train yourself to breathe through your nose (your pace will suffer) or you can wear a buff over your mouth to act as a barrier.

I got pneumonia in January 2012 so I always take one or the other precaution.

Yikes, nasty. Thanks, I nearly always wear a buff when it gets cold, I've tried the breathing through my nose, lasted less than a minute - I'd never get enough air into me.

godtabh

rollingscone wrote: »

Someone brought this up the other day, you can train yourself to breathe through your nose (your pace will suffer) or you can wear a buff over your mouth to act as a barrier.

I got pneumonia in January 2012 so I always take one or the other precaution.

I use a buff around the neck when it gets cold. One of the best things i bought last winter

Raam

This cold air is hurting my sore throat. Can't train, but I'll be f*cked if I'm driving/getting-the-bus/getting-the-train to work.

JMcL

MB Lacey wrote: »

I often cough a lot after a long cycle in cold weather. All summer I've been cough free, after last wknds cycle (in yorkshire), the cough started again.
Something to do with cold air irritating the lungs I think.

Graeme Obree has a technique more to do with getting loads of air in, but including putting your tongue up to the roof of your mouth to warm the incoming air. It might help, anyway linkee: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4182/training/obree-breathing-technique/

MB Lacey

JMcL wrote: »

Graeme Obree has a technique more to do with getting loads of air in, but including putting your tongue up to the roof of your mouth to warm the incoming air. It might help, anyway linkee: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4182/training/obree-breathing-technique/

Interesting website, thanks

Seweryn

JMcL wrote: »

Graeme Obree has a technique more to do with getting loads of air in, but including putting your tongue up to the roof of your mouth to warm the incoming air. It might help, anyway linkee: http://cyclinginfo.co.uk/blog/4182/training/obree-breathing-technique/

I recently got his book "The Obree Way", where there is a whole chapter about his breathing technique. Very interesting.

Harrybelafonte

Morrisseeee

Weather very changeable atm, on Wednesday I went for a spin and my computer recorded a high of 24, then on Thursday it recorded a low of 13, doh!

Mechanic365

Its coming to that time of year, when you cannot have enough gear on those brutal sunday mornings.

Just making a checklist for winter kit and duno if im missing something, also please mention your techniques for staying warm and dry....

Gilet
Baselayers
Arm/leg Warmers
Rain jacket
Overshoes
Winter insoles
Full winter gloves
Swim cap/ballaclava face mask

Lights
Tubes
Food and Gels

Squidgy Black

Go away, we refuse to talk about this for another month or so.

Cookie_Monster

just pedal faster to keep warm

uberwolf

Mechanic365 wrote: »

Gilet
Baselayers
Arm/leg Warmers
Rain jacket
Overshoes
Winter insoles
Full winter gloves
Swim cap/ballaclava face mask

Lights
Tubes
Food and Gels

tights
jacket
fleece style skull cap (though I've needed this less in my old age)

touts

Car.....


Just being honest to myself.

CptMackey

Stupid winter. Can't find most of my winter gear. Its going to be a cold wet spin.

Wishbone Ash

Mechanic365 wrote: »

..... on those brutal sunday mornings....

Just Sunday mornings? You need to get out more!

.....and we live in an island with a moderate climate. It's hardly 'brutal'. :P

Lumen

Mechanic365 wrote: »

Swim cap/ballaclava face mask

djfattony2000

Winter training bike?

funnights74

Funnily enough sun glasses. The low winter sun (when we get it) can really blind the eyes.

Mechanic365

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Just Sunday mornings? You need to get out more!

.....and we live in an island with a moderate climate. It's hardly 'brutal'. :P

Ha i get out 4 times a week gettin in 200km every week but our club spins are on the sunday mornings.
Ah well i dont like da cold in the morning :-P

Mechanic365

Lumen wrote: »

Swim Cap to keep ur head warm
or one of those face masks that reminds me of a ballaclava. Cant remember the name of it....

Actually there was ballaclavas for sale in the ploughing one year and i regret not buying one, they would be very warm.

billyhead

Mechanic365 wrote: »

Ha i get out 4 times a week gettin in 200km every week but our club spins are on the sunday mornings.
Ah well i dont like da cold in the morning :-P

add mudguards to the list. They were put to good use yesterday.

Mechanic365

Actually the most important bit of gear that ya need in the winter:
Turbo Trainer!

Mechanic365

Actually the most important bit of gear that ya need in the winter:
Turbo Trainer!

Planet X

Lumen wrote: »

The odd Sub Post Office might be getting rolled on the commute?

CramCycle

MOD VOICE: "and so it starts" and the "what to wear in winter" threads have been merged.

hueylewis

Yeah I'm going to have to buy a pair of bib tights to keep me warm. Anyone have any recommendations in that department?

Mechanic365

hueylewis wrote: »

Yeah I'm going to have to buy a pair of bib tights to keep me warm. Anyone have any recommendations in that department?

I put on mens running tights under the bib shorts

Zyzz

Mechanic365 wrote: »

Actually the most important bit of gear that ya need in the winter:
Turbo Trainer!

Boards.ie women section

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CramCycle

Mechanic365 wrote: »

I put on mens running tights under overthe bib shorts to stop friction burns in some cases

IMO I FYP

Mechanic365

CramCycle wrote: »

IMO I FYP

Funny enough i never get friction burns or anything like that, i put the bib-shorts on over them because they have the club name across them :cool:

CramCycle

Mechanic365 wrote: »

Funny enough i never get friction burns or anything like that, i put the bib-shorts on over them because they have the club name across them :cool:

In any scenario, looking good is the most important thing for winter dress.

Mechanic365

CramCycle wrote: »

In any scenario, looking good is the most important thing for winter dress.

Ya me the show-offf.........its all for da cameras when ya finish one of those big winter sportives...

Mechanic365

Zyzz wrote: »

Boards.ie women section

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Fek ya, go train for a TT in the snow and see how far ya get...

Seweryn

Mechanic365 wrote: »

Fek ya, go train for a TT in the snow and see how far ya get...

Training is not everybody's cup of tea here. Some people just enjoy riding their bikes .

hueylewis

Mechanic365 wrote: »

Funny enough i never get friction burns or anything like that, i put the bib-shorts on over them because they have the club name across them :cool:

I might meet in the middle and get some leg warmers to pair with my shorts instead. Worried about them not staying in place, but it would be a cheaper option.

Zyzz

Mechanic365 wrote: »

Fek ya, go train for a TT in the snow and see how far ya get...

Reported to mods for foul language and verbal assault.







..I fully intend to..just find roads that aren't full of snow :rolleyes:

Mechanic365

Zyzz wrote: »

Reported to mods for foul language and verbal assault.







..I fully intend to..just find roads that aren't full of snow :rolleyes:

Reported for sexism in the first post....ah no i just said turbo trainer cus i was in the process of ordering one, the club does some turbo sessions in the winter time. I used to just go to the gyms bike but gonna have to train in college without sliding down an iced road aswell...

theholyghost

Wore light bibs this evening and after 3 hours the cold really got into my legs. Warmer ones needed from now on.