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wafflycat
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Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
Cheers, helen s
were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
Cheers, helen s
P
Peter B
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"wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote in message
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> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
Aye, left home at 09:30 and got back 12ish. It were cold, crisp & sunny in
Leicestershire.
My body was fine, my feet toasty in Shimano W100's and walking socks, my
head was ok too in a balaclava after an initial bout of frozen cheekbones
but me hands were a bit nippy in a pair of Seal Skinz Winter Gloves. More
research needed!
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http://uk.geocities.com/[email protected]/Stuff
news:[email protected]...
> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
Aye, left home at 09:30 and got back 12ish. It were cold, crisp & sunny in
Leicestershire.
My body was fine, my feet toasty in Shimano W100's and walking socks, my
head was ok too in a balaclava after an initial bout of frozen cheekbones
but me hands were a bit nippy in a pair of Seal Skinz Winter Gloves. More
research needed!
--
Pete
http://uk.geocities.com/[email protected]/Stuff
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Dave Kahn
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wafflycat wrote:
> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
Did a 200k permanent yesterday (Mark Beauchamp's "An Anorak's Delight").
It was definitely not the warmest day of the year so far, especially
after it got dark. On one hill the freezing fog had formed a sheet of
ice so that it was impossible to ride up it. The back wheel just spun
ineffectually. I had to walk up but even that was tricky as my feet were
slipping. Leaning on the bike for support it kept sliding away from me
too. It must have looked like a scene from a Buster Keaton film.
After finishing I had to go into an Indian restaurant to thaw out and
refuel with the result that I missed the last train from Reading and had
to ride the extra 50 or so km home. During this last bit my Lucozade
Sport froze into a solid block in the bidon.
--
Dave...
> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
Did a 200k permanent yesterday (Mark Beauchamp's "An Anorak's Delight").
It was definitely not the warmest day of the year so far, especially
after it got dark. On one hill the freezing fog had formed a sheet of
ice so that it was impossible to ride up it. The back wheel just spun
ineffectually. I had to walk up but even that was tricky as my feet were
slipping. Leaning on the bike for support it kept sliding away from me
too. It must have looked like a scene from a Buster Keaton film.
After finishing I had to go into an Indian restaurant to thaw out and
refuel with the result that I missed the last train from Reading and had
to ride the extra 50 or so km home. During this last bit my Lucozade
Sport froze into a solid block in the bidon.
--
Dave...
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garryb59
Guest
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:09:39 GMT, Dave Kahn <[email protected]>
wrote:
>wafflycat wrote:
>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
>> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>
>Did a 200k permanent yesterday
More commited to the cause that me. I'm definitely turning into a
fair-weather cyclist, [not that I was ever in any other league anyway
really]. I did a few miles on the upright through the lanes today,
just to get out of the house and stretch legs, but found it to be a
very precarious experience. Fine when the sun's had some time on the
road, but a nightmare in the shade, especially descending.
Garry
> (Mark Beauchamp's "An Anorak's Delight").
>It was definitely not the warmest day of the year so far, especially
>after it got dark. On one hill the freezing fog had formed a sheet of
>ice so that it was impossible to ride up it. The back wheel just spun
>ineffectually. I had to walk up but even that was tricky as my feet were
>slipping. Leaning on the bike for support it kept sliding away from me
>too. It must have looked like a scene from a Buster Keaton film.
>
>After finishing I had to go into an Indian restaurant to thaw out and
>refuel with the result that I missed the last train from Reading and had
>to ride the extra 50 or so km home. During this last bit my Lucozade
>Sport froze into a solid block in the bidon.
wrote:
>wafflycat wrote:
>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
>> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>
>Did a 200k permanent yesterday
More commited to the cause that me. I'm definitely turning into a
fair-weather cyclist, [not that I was ever in any other league anyway
really]. I did a few miles on the upright through the lanes today,
just to get out of the house and stretch legs, but found it to be a
very precarious experience. Fine when the sun's had some time on the
road, but a nightmare in the shade, especially descending.
Garry
> (Mark Beauchamp's "An Anorak's Delight").
>It was definitely not the warmest day of the year so far, especially
>after it got dark. On one hill the freezing fog had formed a sheet of
>ice so that it was impossible to ride up it. The back wheel just spun
>ineffectually. I had to walk up but even that was tricky as my feet were
>slipping. Leaning on the bike for support it kept sliding away from me
>too. It must have looked like a scene from a Buster Keaton film.
>
>After finishing I had to go into an Indian restaurant to thaw out and
>refuel with the result that I missed the last train from Reading and had
>to ride the extra 50 or so km home. During this last bit my Lucozade
>Sport froze into a solid block in the bidon.
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wafflycat
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"garryb59" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:09:39 GMT, Dave Kahn <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>wafflycat wrote:
>>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
>>> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>>
>>Did a 200k permanent yesterday
>
> More commited to the cause that me. I'm definitely turning into a
> fair-weather cyclist, [not that I was ever in any other league anyway
> really]. I did a few miles on the upright through the lanes today,
> just to get out of the house and stretch legs, but found it to be a
> very precarious experience. Fine when the sun's had some time on the
> road, but a nightmare in the shade, especially descending.
>
> Garry
>
A recumbent trike is your friend in the cold, frosty weather
Cheers, helen s
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> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:09:39 GMT, Dave Kahn <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>>wafflycat wrote:
>>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
>>> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>>
>>Did a 200k permanent yesterday
>
> More commited to the cause that me. I'm definitely turning into a
> fair-weather cyclist, [not that I was ever in any other league anyway
> really]. I did a few miles on the upright through the lanes today,
> just to get out of the house and stretch legs, but found it to be a
> very precarious experience. Fine when the sun's had some time on the
> road, but a nightmare in the shade, especially descending.
>
> Garry
>
A recumbent trike is your friend in the cold, frosty weather
Cheers, helen s
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Pun Krocker
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Gone are the days of shoving the Sunday papers up yer jooks
--
d{ô_ô}b PK
"Some mornings, it's just not worth
chewing through the leather straps."
--
d{ô_ô}b PK
"Some mornings, it's just not worth
chewing through the leather straps."
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David Martin
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garryb59 wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:09:39 GMT, Dave Kahn <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >wafflycat wrote:
> >> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
> >> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
> >
> >Did a 200k permanent yesterday
>
> More commited to the cause that me. I'm definitely turning into a
> fair-weather cyclist, [not that I was ever in any other league anyway
> really]. I did a few miles on the upright through the lanes today,
> just to get out of the house and stretch legs, but found it to be a
> very precarious experience. Fine when the sun's had some time on the
> road, but a nightmare in the shade, especially descending.
Not really cold here yet.. There isn't enough ice to justify swapping
to the studded tyres.
I might go out this evening for a quick spin, but I'll probably9 do th
emajor descending on th emain road where there will be much less risk
of frost.
...d
> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:09:39 GMT, Dave Kahn <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> >wafflycat wrote:
> >> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
> >> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
> >
> >Did a 200k permanent yesterday
>
> More commited to the cause that me. I'm definitely turning into a
> fair-weather cyclist, [not that I was ever in any other league anyway
> really]. I did a few miles on the upright through the lanes today,
> just to get out of the house and stretch legs, but found it to be a
> very precarious experience. Fine when the sun's had some time on the
> road, but a nightmare in the shade, especially descending.
Not really cold here yet.. There isn't enough ice to justify swapping
to the studded tyres.
I might go out this evening for a quick spin, but I'll probably9 do th
emajor descending on th emain road where there will be much less risk
of frost.
...d
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wafflycat
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"Pun Krocker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Gone are the days of shoving the Sunday papers up yer jooks
>
>
Does one have jooks? Do jooks require medicating? Are jooks infectious?
Enquiring minds and all that...
Cheers, helen s
news:[email protected]...
> Gone are the days of shoving the Sunday papers up yer jooks
>
>
Does one have jooks? Do jooks require medicating? Are jooks infectious?
Enquiring minds and all that...
Cheers, helen s
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Tony Raven
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wafflycat wrote:
>
> "Pun Krocker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Gone are the days of shoving the Sunday papers up yer jooks
>>
>>
>
> Does one have jooks? Do jooks require medicating? Are jooks infectious?
>
> Enquiring minds and all that...
>
> Cheers, helen s
>
Jooks 're what you tell in cumedy cloobs ;-)
--
Tony
"The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the
right."
- Lord Hailsham
>
> "Pun Krocker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Gone are the days of shoving the Sunday papers up yer jooks
>>
>>
>
> Does one have jooks? Do jooks require medicating? Are jooks infectious?
>
> Enquiring minds and all that...
>
> Cheers, helen s
>
Jooks 're what you tell in cumedy cloobs ;-)
--
Tony
"The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the
right."
- Lord Hailsham
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garryb59
Guest
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 16:21:23 +0000 (UTC), "wafflycat"
<w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote:
>
>"garryb59" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:09:39 GMT, Dave Kahn <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>wafflycat wrote:
>>>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
>>>> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>>>
>>>Did a 200k permanent yesterday
>>
>> More commited to the cause that me. I'm definitely turning into a
>> fair-weather cyclist, [not that I was ever in any other league anyway
>> really]. I did a few miles on the upright through the lanes today,
>> just to get out of the house and stretch legs, but found it to be a
>> very precarious experience. Fine when the sun's had some time on the
>> road, but a nightmare in the shade, especially descending.
>>
>> Garry
>>
>
>A recumbent trike is your friend in the cold, frosty weather
Yes, indeed. 'Handbrake turns' come to mind too!
In fact, after riding the recumbent quite a bit in the summer, I think
I got used to being nearer to the ground and felt really 'perched up
there in the stars' today. The feeling of 'further to fall' on some of
those frosty roads was quite unnerving at times. Still. nice to be
able to see over the hedgerows though!
Garry
>Cheers, helen s
<w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote:
>
>"garryb59" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 15:09:39 GMT, Dave Kahn <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>wafflycat wrote:
>>>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
>>>> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>>>
>>>Did a 200k permanent yesterday
>>
>> More commited to the cause that me. I'm definitely turning into a
>> fair-weather cyclist, [not that I was ever in any other league anyway
>> really]. I did a few miles on the upright through the lanes today,
>> just to get out of the house and stretch legs, but found it to be a
>> very precarious experience. Fine when the sun's had some time on the
>> road, but a nightmare in the shade, especially descending.
>>
>> Garry
>>
>
>A recumbent trike is your friend in the cold, frosty weather
Yes, indeed. 'Handbrake turns' come to mind too!
In fact, after riding the recumbent quite a bit in the summer, I think
I got used to being nearer to the ground and felt really 'perched up
there in the stars' today. The feeling of 'further to fall' on some of
those frosty roads was quite unnerving at times. Still. nice to be
able to see over the hedgerows though!
Garry
>Cheers, helen s
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Pun Krocker
Guest
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 16:38:09 +0000 (UTC), wafflycat wrote...
>
> "Pun Krocker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Gone are the days of shoving the Sunday papers up yer jooks
> >
> >
>
> Does one have jooks? Do jooks require medicating? Are jooks infectious?
>
> Enquiring minds and all that...
>
> Cheers, helen s
Yes of course we all do
Jumper
--
d{ô_ô}b PK
"Some mornings, it's just not worth
chewing through the leather straps."
>
> "Pun Krocker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Gone are the days of shoving the Sunday papers up yer jooks
> >
> >
>
> Does one have jooks? Do jooks require medicating? Are jooks infectious?
>
> Enquiring minds and all that...
>
> Cheers, helen s
Yes of course we all do
Jumper
--
d{ô_ô}b PK
"Some mornings, it's just not worth
chewing through the leather straps."
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elyob
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"wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
Yup ... not the nicest. Stayed in most of today then decided to go out for a
couple of hours. Just got back and my toes and just about getting some
temperature back into them. I've decided I'm going to have to do something
about my toes. I've got some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my
shoes are pretty tight already. I might even consider getting proper winter
shoes, if there's something decent out there.
Advice appreciated!
news:[email protected]...
> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
Yup ... not the nicest. Stayed in most of today then decided to go out for a
couple of hours. Just got back and my toes and just about getting some
temperature back into them. I've decided I'm going to have to do something
about my toes. I've got some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my
shoes are pretty tight already. I might even consider getting proper winter
shoes, if there's something decent out there.
Advice appreciated!
M
Mike Causer
Guest
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:21:23 +0000, elyob wrote:
> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
> something decent out there.
At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next week
ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting for
my wide feet.
Mike
> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
> something decent out there.
At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next week
ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting for
my wide feet.
Mike
M
Mike Causer
Guest
On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:21:23 +0000, elyob wrote:
> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
> something decent out there.
At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next week
ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting for
my wide feet.
Mike
> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
> something decent out there.
At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next week
ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting for
my wide feet.
Mike
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Tony Raven
Guest
Mike Causer wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:21:23 +0000, elyob wrote:
>
>> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
>> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
>> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
>> something decent out there.
>
> At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
> fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next week
> ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
> summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting for
> my wide feet.
>
Shimano are known for being narrow. Northwave or Sidi are what you
want. The Northwave winter boots are excellent. I have a couple of
pairs and they have been warm and lasted years.
--
Tony
"The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the
right."
- Lord Hailsham
> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:21:23 +0000, elyob wrote:
>
>> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
>> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
>> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
>> something decent out there.
>
> At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
> fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next week
> ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
> summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting for
> my wide feet.
>
Shimano are known for being narrow. Northwave or Sidi are what you
want. The Northwave winter boots are excellent. I have a couple of
pairs and they have been warm and lasted years.
--
Tony
"The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the
right."
- Lord Hailsham
P
Pinky
Guest
I just did a gentle 25 miles on my standard routes ( just slow maintenance
getting ready for my trip from the source of the Rhein to Rotterdam in 2006
in my 68th year). A cotton balaclava under my helmet kept my ears warm. It
has been a beautiful 2 or 3 days and the forecasts promise me good late year
daily cycling for the rest of the week. I was back home for a slightly late
lunch with a rosemary roast shoulder of lamb -- more fat but so much more
flavour and so moist! although I eat alone I still enjoy a traditional
Sunday roast!
But all in all it is so good riding this week!
--
Trevor A Panther
In South Yorkshire,
England, United Kingdom.
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"elyob" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
> "wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
>> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>
> Yup ... not the nicest. Stayed in most of today then decided to go out for
> a couple of hours. Just got back and my toes and just about getting some
> temperature back into them. I've decided I'm going to have to do something
> about my toes. I've got some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my
> shoes are pretty tight already. I might even consider getting proper
> winter shoes, if there's something decent out there.
>
> Advice appreciated!
>
getting ready for my trip from the source of the Rhein to Rotterdam in 2006
in my 68th year). A cotton balaclava under my helmet kept my ears warm. It
has been a beautiful 2 or 3 days and the forecasts promise me good late year
daily cycling for the rest of the week. I was back home for a slightly late
lunch with a rosemary roast shoulder of lamb -- more fat but so much more
flavour and so moist! although I eat alone I still enjoy a traditional
Sunday roast!
But all in all it is so good riding this week!
--
Trevor A Panther
In South Yorkshire,
England, United Kingdom.
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>
> "wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah, that
>> were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>
> Yup ... not the nicest. Stayed in most of today then decided to go out for
> a couple of hours. Just got back and my toes and just about getting some
> temperature back into them. I've decided I'm going to have to do something
> about my toes. I've got some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my
> shoes are pretty tight already. I might even consider getting proper
> winter shoes, if there's something decent out there.
>
> Advice appreciated!
>
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elyob
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"Tony Raven" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Mike Causer wrote:
>> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:21:23 +0000, elyob wrote:
>>
>>> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
>>> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
>>> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
>>> something decent out there.
>>
>> At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
>> fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next
>> week
>> ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
>> summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting
>> for
>> my wide feet.
>>
>
> Shimano are known for being narrow. Northwave or Sidi are what you want.
> The Northwave winter boots are excellent. I have a couple of pairs and
> they have been warm and lasted years.
>
Wow .. £100 for a pair of winter boots on Wiggle. So I managed to slip my
feet into my shoes with the neoprene layer things on my feet. I think I'll
try that next time.
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> Mike Causer wrote:
>> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:21:23 +0000, elyob wrote:
>>
>>> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
>>> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
>>> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
>>> something decent out there.
>>
>> At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
>> fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next
>> week
>> ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
>> summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting
>> for
>> my wide feet.
>>
>
> Shimano are known for being narrow. Northwave or Sidi are what you want.
> The Northwave winter boots are excellent. I have a couple of pairs and
> they have been warm and lasted years.
>
Wow .. £100 for a pair of winter boots on Wiggle. So I managed to slip my
feet into my shoes with the neoprene layer things on my feet. I think I'll
try that next time.
W
wafflycat
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"Mike Causer" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:21:23 +0000, elyob wrote:
>
>> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
>> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
>> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
>> something decent out there.
>
> At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
> fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next week
> ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
> summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting for
> my wide feet.
>
>
> Mike
I'm *so* glad I got the Look booties trainer-type shoes. They are great
whatever the weather. In winter I simply add an extra pair of socks (from my
rambling days) and they keep my feet nice & toastie, but are not too hot for
the summer months.
Cheers, helen s
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[email protected]...> On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 18:21:23 +0000, elyob wrote:
>
>> I've decided I'm going to have to do something about my toes. I've got
>> some "inside the shoes neoprene thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight
>> already. I might even consider getting proper winter shoes, if there's
>> something decent out there.
>
> At Mildenhall I tried on all the winter shoes I could find, but nothing
> fitted. Why do they think all cyclists have such narrow feet? Next week
> ABW I'll head for Cantab City and try Shimano's offering, their M031
> summer shoes have served well for 6 years, although very close fitting for
> my wide feet.
>
>
> Mike
I'm *so* glad I got the Look booties trainer-type shoes. They are great
whatever the weather. In winter I simply add an extra pair of socks (from my
rambling days) and they keep my feet nice & toastie, but are not too hot for
the summer months.
Cheers, helen s
T
Tony Raven
Guest
elyob wrote:
>>
>> Shimano are known for being narrow. Northwave or Sidi are what you want.
>> The Northwave winter boots are excellent. I have a couple of pairs and
>> they have been warm and lasted years.
>>
>
> Wow .. £100 for a pair of winter boots on Wiggle. So I managed to slip my
> feet into my shoes with the neoprene layer things on my feet. I think I'll
> try that next time.
>
That seems to be the going price for winter boots from Shimano or
Northwave but I usually buy mine for about half that in the summer at
York or Mildenhall - although the selection at Mildenhall this year was
thin. Chain Reaction have last year's Shimano model at £60.
--
Tony
"The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the
right."
- Lord Hailsham
>>
>> Shimano are known for being narrow. Northwave or Sidi are what you want.
>> The Northwave winter boots are excellent. I have a couple of pairs and
>> they have been warm and lasted years.
>>
>
> Wow .. £100 for a pair of winter boots on Wiggle. So I managed to slip my
> feet into my shoes with the neoprene layer things on my feet. I think I'll
> try that next time.
>
That seems to be the going price for winter boots from Shimano or
Northwave but I usually buy mine for about half that in the summer at
York or Mildenhall - although the selection at Mildenhall this year was
thin. Chain Reaction have last year's Shimano model at £60.
--
Tony
"The best way I know of to win an argument is to start by being in the
right."
- Lord Hailsham
S
Simon Brooke
Guest
in message <[email protected]>, elyob
('[email protected]') wrote:
>
> "wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah,
>> that were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>
> Yup ... not the nicest. Stayed in most of today then decided to go out
> for a couple of hours. Just got back and my toes and just about getting
> some temperature back into them. I've decided I'm going to have to do
> something about my toes. I've got some "inside the shoes neoprene
> thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight already. I might even consider
> getting proper winter shoes, if there's something decent out there.
>
> Advice appreciated!
Sidi Inverno (SPD-type cleat) of Freeze (same boot with sole for
Look-type cleat). Recommended.
--
[email protected] (Simon Brooke) http://www.jasmine.org.uk/~simon/
-- mens vacua in medio vacuo --
('[email protected]') wrote:
>
> "wafflycat" <w*a*ff£y£cat*@£btco*nn£ect.com> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Out there at 8.30am... in the wilds of Norfolk, cycling in -5C Bah,
>> that were chilly! Glad I had me thermals on!
>
> Yup ... not the nicest. Stayed in most of today then decided to go out
> for a couple of hours. Just got back and my toes and just about getting
> some temperature back into them. I've decided I'm going to have to do
> something about my toes. I've got some "inside the shoes neoprene
> thingies", but my shoes are pretty tight already. I might even consider
> getting proper winter shoes, if there's something decent out there.
>
> Advice appreciated!
Sidi Inverno (SPD-type cleat) of Freeze (same boot with sole for
Look-type cleat). Recommended.
--
[email protected] (Simon Brooke) http://www.jasmine.org.uk/~simon/
-- mens vacua in medio vacuo --
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