How do you keep your fingers and toes toasty in this weather? Not by cycling, that’s for sure. So far no-one seems to have been out clearing or gritting any but the main roads round our way (Congleton), so we’ve left the bikes in the garage (need a spade to clear the doors anyway) and have been walking everywhere instead. OK but slower.
Have never solved the cold toes problem, nor the cold thumbs. Doesn’t matter how thick or thermal the socks are. Even those neoprene over-shoe bootee things only work for a while, so the toes end up froze.
Thumbs are a similar problem – whatever mitts I wear (gloves are a no-no), they still get cold. Buffalo fibre-pile over Damart thermals seem to be the best for fingers, but not for thumbs – always end up numb. Is it because of rapid-fire gear change levers?
Anyone got the answer? Please? (Moving somewhere warmer does not count.)
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