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2011-09-19 12:07 PM

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Subject: Winter Bike Gear?

I live in Galesburg.  I started riding my bike, to train for my first (sprint) tri in June, '10, last year.  I haven't been riding in the winter, both because the winters lately have been plenty snowy and icy, but also because I don't have any cold weather riding gear.  I want to ride outside this fall/winter/spring as much as I can.

What gear do I need for cold weather?

2011-09-19 12:56 PM
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2011-09-19 2:34 PM
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Buscha, it is great to see someone on here from Knox County!   I grew up in Oneida!  Great questions about winter biking.  I am just finishing my first year of sprints and have made some improvement and do not want to lose it over the winter.  My dad lives in Galesburg and I go back and visit often and would love to do a sprint in that area if there is one.  Please let me know of something in the area if you find something, thanks.
2011-09-19 4:07 PM
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jcwise - 2011-09-19 2:34 PM Buscha, it is great to see someone on here from Knox County!   I grew up in Oneida!  ...

 Please let me know of something in the area if you find something, thanks.

Cool!  Will do!

2011-09-20 2:43 PM
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Woodstock, Illinois
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Buscha

Do you have any tris coming up?  Are you from Galesburg originally?  I hope you do not consider this prying.

2011-10-21 10:31 AM
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HI,

 

I bike with snow tires that have metal studs. I commute in the city year round on my cross bike. Most of my gear is ski stuff from marshals or t.j. max. check out REI clarence.

When I road bike in the winter I wear winter tights and a riding jacket. I dress in Layers and have a emergancy (pick me up) plan in place.

I have both riding boots and shoe covers.

 

2011-10-21 9:39 PM
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Subject: RE: Winter Bike Gear?
Maybe it's just me, but no gloves I tried kept my hands from being painfully cold so I got these http://barmitts.com/.  Sure, it looks goofy but it works!
2011-10-25 3:58 PM
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Subject: RE: Winter Bike Gear?
I'm with Belisze.  Got metal studs as I fell on some ice a few years back and broke my elbow.  Dress in layers.  I ride out in crystal lake.  I have a hybrid with fenders.  I have rode in up to 10 inches of snow and -10 deg F  You have to stay dry and keep the wind off of you.
2011-10-27 9:47 AM
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When I lived in Galesburg, I tried outdoor training in the winter and it was very difficult.  Horrible plowing and the country roads were pretty bad.  I just spent my winter on the trainer doing spinerval videos and watching tv.  It prepped me easily for march when I hit the road.
2011-10-28 10:54 AM
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Woodstock, Illinois
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The December issue of Bicycling magazine has a nice article on layering for cold weather rides.  I hope this helps.
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