Comments on: Winter Riding In Boston: Pre-Winter

By: Boston Biker » Blog Archive » Winter Riding In Boston: Riding In The Snow

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:35:13 +0000

[...] our ongoing winter riding series (we have already talked about pre-winter, dealing with the cold, and winter bike upkeep) lets tackle winter [...]

By: huffypuffy

huffypuffy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:50:54 +0000

Thanks for the epic treatment of the snot rocket.

Here’s a not-so-earth-friendly product for snow biking: calf-high surgical shoe covers. Keeps not only your shoes dry, they also prevent water from running down your ankle into the shoe.
Disposable – but they stay together for about a week. And at 2 bucks a pair, not a terrible investment.

http://www.medplususa.com/list-product_info-p-AquaTrak_Boot_Covers_Ankle_High_Seamless_Sole_Blue_Universal_100_pairs_cs-pid-33834.html

By: Boston Biker » Blog Archive » Winter Riding In Boston: Dealing With The Cold

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:42:58 +0000

[...] talked about what to do as it gets cold, and how to keep your bike from rusting into a puddle before if you are interested. In this the [...]

By: Boston Biker » Blog Archive » Winter Riding In Boston – Winter Bicycle Maintenance

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:50:57 +0000

[...] all winter here in Boston. Yes it can be done, and yes it can be fun. We have already talked about what to do as it gets colder, in this article we are going to talk about how to keep your bicycle happy in the snow and [...]

By: Bill C.

Bill C. — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:16:49 +0000

Great Post!
I’ve been riding Boston winters for a few years now and would add two things:
** Get some SealSkinz Waterproof Socks which are a little pricey at $40 but I use them all year long in rain of all kinds. Means I don’t have to change my socks when i get to work – no matter how heavy the rain is. (you can find these at REI or Hilton’s Tent City)
** Second is anything wool. makes a great layer and is warm even when wet or sweaty. Better stuff like Smartwool also has the added benefit of being super soft and somehow never smells bad no matter how much you sweat in it. seriously.

Lastly, Thanks for reminding people again about the lights. without lights you’re the worst combination of invisible, vulnerable, and moving fast — NEVER ends well.

By: William Furr

William Furr — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:36:58 +0000

Hopefully I can earn one of those stickers this year. We’ll see!

The snot rocket and those bike monkey lights are awesome. I wonder about my side visibility, with just my tail-light and headlight.

Re: hands and head riding in cold rain: Some packing tape over the vents in your helmet will make it largely waterproof, and you can stuff some foam in the vents for extra insulation.

Also, I wear some full gloves with a nylon shell and fleece liner in cold rain (like today!). The shell stops wind and the liner insulates even when wet. I’m going to try spraying them down with DWR (whenever they dry off from today) and see if that makes a difference.

I’m also going to spray some DWR on my shoes too. Don’t know if it will help, but it probably won’t hurt.

By: Grim

Grim — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:30:23 +0000

Here here!

Krankenberry and I will see you on the streets, whether rain, snow, or abominable sleets!