Nice day, numb toes

Peter Connors

A very pleasant run out today from Bramhall (75m asl) to Macclesfield,
thence (via 341m asl) to Whaley Bridge and back through Disley ended
with numb toes.
I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last
year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time
I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting
to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to
counteract this?

Pete
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Mark Thompson

> I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last
> year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time
> I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting
> to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to
> counteract this?

Thicker socks
Insoles
Wear overshoe type thingies
Wear a hat/keep rest of body toasty and warm

The last point isn't too obvious, but if you can stop the body getting a
little colder than it would like it won't decrease blood flow to the feet.

There's always ride faster too, but I expect the group consensus will
eventually be regular cafe stops.

Succorso

Peter Connors wrote:
> A very pleasant run out today from Bramhall (75m asl) to Macclesfield,
> thence (via 341m asl) to Whaley Bridge and back through Disley ended
> with numb toes.
> I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last
> year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time
> I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting
> to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to
> counteract this?
>
> Pete
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> Peter Connors
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I've been finding similar, after about 40km. That's always been my limit
before I have to rest for 10-15 minutes or so; I think it gets to a
point where my body can no longer maintain heat at the extremities, and
keep me pedalling. After a rest, I am good for another 40k - and so on.

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Chris

MSeries

Peter Connors wrote:
> A very pleasant run out today from Bramhall (75m asl) to Macclesfield,
> thence (via 341m asl) to Whaley Bridge and back through Disley ended
> with numb toes.
> I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last
> year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time
> I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting
> to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to
> counteract this?
>
> Pete
> --
> Peter Connors
> remove #FOADspam# for direct reply

I think I have the cold toes problem cracked. I bought some larger sized
shoes specifically for use in the winter with thick socks, ski socks
actually which come all the way up my leg to below my knee. the shoes
have a large toe area allowing me to move my toes around. Neoprene
overshoes complete the three layers. I use Look pedals and cleats.

Helen Deborah Vecht

MSeries <skankmartin@hotmail.com>typed

> I think I have the cold toes problem cracked. I bought some larger sized
> shoes specifically for use in the winter with thick socks, ski socks
> actually which come all the way up my leg to below my knee. the shoes
> have a large toe area allowing me to move my toes around. Neoprene
> overshoes complete the three layers. I use Look pedals and cleats.

Sounds good.

Whatever else you do, make sure your shoes are not a tight fit anywhere.
I know of no better way to reduce the cicrculation...

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Helen D. Vecht: helenvecht@zetnet.co.uk
Edgware.

MSeries

Helen Deborah Vecht wrote:
> MSeries <skankmartin@hotmail.com>typed
>
>
>>I think I have the cold toes problem cracked. I bought some larger sized
>>shoes specifically for use in the winter with thick socks, ski socks
>>actually which come all the way up my leg to below my knee. the shoes
>>have a large toe area allowing me to move my toes around. Neoprene
>>overshoes complete the three layers. I use Look pedals and cleats.
>
>
> Sounds good.
>
> Whatever else you do, make sure your shoes are not a tight fit anywhere.
> I know of no better way to reduce the cicrculation...
>


My long socks are under my tights I might add !!!