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2009-04-28 3:15 PM

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Subject: Used to wear gloves et al

For a long time I wore biking gloves.  I convinced myself that I needed them.  Any maybe when I first started biking I did becasue I spent very little time in the aero position and my palms would hurt and the padding seemed to help.  I engaged in a couple of debates on BT supporting using them.  I used to them becuase I sweat a lot....I used them for the padding...I used them to wipe my nose/sweat from my face...I wore them becuase I thought that's what bikers wore and they looked cool.  But I finally decided to try biking w/o them....and, unless it's 40 degrees out, I don't wear them anymore.

So what did you "used to do" that you no longer do?

~Mike



2009-04-28 3:17 PM
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I gave up my crack habit...

BTW, I still use gloves when I MTN bike.

Edited by Aikidoman 2009-04-28 3:18 PM
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Ninety-mile bike rides with just water, to teach my body to burn fat.
Cool

 

2009-04-28 3:25 PM
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the bear - 2009-04-28 3:18 PM

Ninety-mile bike rides with just water, to teach my body to burn fat.
Cool

 

 

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.  :-)

 

 

2009-04-28 3:55 PM
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Subject: RE: Used to wear gloves et al
Rogillio - 2009-04-28 1:25 PM

the bear - 2009-04-28 3:18 PM

Ninety-mile bike rides with just water, to teach my body to burn fat.
Cool

 

 

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.  :-)

 

 



Yes, well, the best comics address at the level of the intended audience. :p

I always wear gloves when not racing. It protects the nerves in the hands, and protects the palms if you wreck. I will always wear them when not racing.

John
2009-04-28 3:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Used to wear gloves et al
I used to wear socks while riding my bike.

Now I don't wear them for riding at all...no matter what the distance.


2009-04-28 4:00 PM
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no gloves. 
2009-04-28 4:01 PM
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tkd.teacher - 2009-04-28 3:55 PM

I always wear gloves when not racing. It protects the nerves in the hands, and protects the palms if you wreck. I will always wear them when not racing.

John

X2

I used to believe gloves were a comfort item till I saw mine after my crash (long asphalt slide) and imagined my hands looking like my gloves.  Now I know gloves are a safety item.



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tkd.teacher - 2009-04-28 3:55 PM
Rogillio - 2009-04-28 1:25 PM

the bear - 2009-04-28 3:18 PM

Ninety-mile bike rides with just water, to teach my body to burn fat.
Cool

 

 

Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit.  :-)

 

 



Yes, well, the best comics address at the level of the intended audience. :p

I always wear gloves when not racing. It protects the nerves in the hands, and protects the palms if you wreck. I will always wear them when not racing.

John

 

Ouch!  :-)  Good retort!

 

I'm not sure I understand the nerves in your hands.  When I'm on the aerobars, my hands are very relaxed...unless I'm climbing a hills maybe, but most of the time I'm hardly even gripping the bars with my hands.  Can't argue with the wreck scenario...but it's a chance I'm willing to take as I try not to wreck but every few years.

 

~Mike

 

This was from my last bike wreck.   This was the least of my injuries though.



Edited by Rogillio 2009-04-28 4:11 PM




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2009-04-28 4:05 PM
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Subject: RE: Used to wear gloves et al
StarGazer - 2009-04-28 2:01 PM

tkd.teacher - 2009-04-28 3:55 PM

I always wear gloves when not racing. It protects the nerves in the hands, and protects the palms if you wreck. I will always wear them when not racing.

John


X2

I used to believe gloves were a comfort item till I saw mine after my crash (long asphalt slide) and imagined my hands looking like my gloves.  Now I know gloves are a safety item.



This came up recently, and I hadn't thought of that....   not sure I will wear them all the time in training, but probably should
2009-04-28 4:21 PM
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Rogillio - 2009-04-28 2:05 PM

I'm not sure I understand the nerves in your hands.  When I'm on the aerobars, my hands are very relaxed...unless I'm climbing a hills maybe, but most of the time I'm hardly even gripping the bars with my hands.  Can't argue with the wreck scenario...but it's a chance I'm willing to take as I try not to wreck but every few years.

Ah, you haven't ridden a regular road bike much, have you? (not a criticism, just an observation) When you are putting in 4-6 hours a day on a set of "regular" road bars as opposed to a tri setup, you NEED that padding over the nerves that run down the central part of your palm.

And, I've been in three crashes now where well padded gloves completely saved my hands from being shredded, and badly shredded at that.

John



2009-04-28 4:23 PM
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tkd.teacher - 2009-04-28 2:21 PM
Rogillio - 2009-04-28 2:05 PM

I'm not sure I understand the nerves in your hands.  When I'm on the aerobars, my hands are very relaxed...unless I'm climbing a hills maybe, but most of the time I'm hardly even gripping the bars with my hands.  Can't argue with the wreck scenario...but it's a chance I'm willing to take as I try not to wreck but every few years.

Ah, you haven't ridden a regular road bike much, have you? (not a criticism, just an observation) When you are putting in 4-6 hours a day on a set of "regular" road bars as opposed to a tri setup, you NEED that padding over the nerves that run down the central part of your palm.

And, I've been in three crashes now where well padded gloves completely saved my hands from being shredded, and badly shredded at that.

John



I agree.  Long hours on the hoods would make my hand numb and weak.  It would be hard to even open a jar for a couple days at times after 4-6 hours.
2009-04-28 4:24 PM
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X2 on road rash protection. Granted, you're not supposed to use your hands to brace during a fall, but you'd be amazed how much stuff you can lodge in your body during a skid.

However, start logging buku miles a month on drop bars (roadie), and you will start to appreciate gloves (unless your SO loves the feel of crusty, hardened leather on his/her body)...

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cooutdoors - 2009-04-28 2:24 PM X2 on road rash protection. Granted, you're not supposed to use your hands to brace during a fall, but you'd be amazed how much stuff you can lodge in your body during a skid. However, start logging boku miles a month on drop bars (roadie), and you will start to appreciate gloves (unless your SO loves the feel of crusty, hardened leather on his/her body)...


Oh, there are SO many places I could take that.....Innocent

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2009-04-28 4:27 PM
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Subject: RE: Used to wear gloves et al
Aikidoman - 2009-04-28 5:23 PM

tkd.teacher - 2009-04-28 2:21 PM
Rogillio - 2009-04-28 2:05 PM

I'm not sure I understand the nerves in your hands.  When I'm on the aerobars, my hands are very relaxed...unless I'm climbing a hills maybe, but most of the time I'm hardly even gripping the bars with my hands.  Can't argue with the wreck scenario...but it's a chance I'm willing to take as I try not to wreck but every few years.

Ah, you haven't ridden a regular road bike much, have you? (not a criticism, just an observation) When you are putting in 4-6 hours a day on a set of "regular" road bars as opposed to a tri setup, you NEED that padding over the nerves that run down the central part of your palm.

And, I've been in three crashes now where well padded gloves completely saved my hands from being shredded, and badly shredded at that.

John



I agree.  Long hours on the hoods would make my hand numb and weak.  It would be hard to even open a jar for a couple days at times after 4-6 hours.


x2... I wear gloves when riding my road bike, but usually ride without them when riding my tri bike, where I won't be supporting my weight on the palms of my hands most of the time.
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tkd.teacher - 2009-04-28 3:26 PM

cooutdoors - 2009-04-28 2:24 PM X2 on road rash protection. Granted, you're not supposed to use your hands to brace during a fall, but you'd be amazed how much stuff you can lodge in your body during a skid. However, start logging boku miles a month on drop bars (roadie), and you will start to appreciate gloves (unless your SO loves the feel of crusty, hardened leather on his/her body)...


Oh, there are SO many places I could take that.....Innocent

John


I'm all about the set up, man


2009-04-28 5:23 PM
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Don't generally wear socks on the bike. Don't do weights. Don't eat before my moring swims. Don't take as much naps.
2009-04-28 8:29 PM
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I wear gloves on training rides.  Too much danger of losing skin on the hand and getting numb (road bike).  Not for sprints, since the time saved is worthwhile for the risk. Similarly I wear socks for training for comfort, but not for races.
2009-04-28 10:07 PM
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I always wear gloves in training and even full-finger ones until end of May. I also wear winter boots or toe warmers 10 month of the year. Somehow my digits get cold easily.

After a couple of years training I no longer:
- wear bike short with the heaviest padding... the less the better (on the tri bike, it's a different story for the roadie)
- wear sun glasses on the run... I've missed a few rocks on trails and stumbled (I wear a visor/cap instead)
- wear cotton shirts or socks... duh
- wear running shoes in my real size... had to go up 1 full size
- think I need to run the whole time for it to count as "real" running... I walk when I feel like it, for a short time
- feel bad that I've never liked flip turns... it really doesn't matter for tri-specific swimming
- wear an iPod anywhere but at the gym... I actually like to focus on running and breathing now rather than distract myself with music
- feel self-conscious at work with some scarf covering up my helmet hair on bike commute days
- feel self-conscious at work with raccoon eyes from a morning swim
- feel old around my students... none of them is in as good a shape as I am--at more than twice their age Cool



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I no longer:

  • wear socks on the bike
  • wear socks while racing under HIM distances
  • bike train outside without gloves
  • wear anything cotton while working out
  • use normal laces in my running shoes (elastic only)
  • race in my training shoes (I use light weight racing shoes)
  • shower only once day (2-3 is more like it now)
  • run without a hat
  • keep hand written logs in a notebook (BT logs)
  • OWS without nose plugs (bad allergies if I do)
  • wonder what to do with my free time (hang out on BT)   

 

2009-04-29 1:18 AM
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I no longer...

...skip the sunblock.


2009-04-29 2:45 AM
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...train for tris.

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