tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post8483362621649357719..comments2023-04-02T05:48:54.555-07:00Comments on The Epicurean Cyclist: Winter Touring and RivenstuffRussRocahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03636053628690240628noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-50912627197618532462008-10-24T10:15:00.000-07:002008-10-24T10:15:00.000-07:00Here's some tips from winter commuting in the froz...Here's some tips from winter commuting in the frozen tundra that is Chicago.<BR/>I would not use down because it does not wick moisture as well as wool and likely will make you too warm. (I would use down for anything sub 0°F or even colder). Wool will work very well for you. If you have a lighter merino base layer (to keep warm and wick sweat) like a Smartwool medium weight top, then layer over it a thick wool sweater or higher pile fleece, and then a windproof/breathable jacket you should be golden. The same layer scheme should be used for your legs, too. Patagonia makes nice layers as well, though you CAN do it on the cheap and plenty of people do (though you should buy Patagucci if you can afford it).<BR/><BR/>Your feet will get very cold if not adequately insulated. Clipless pedals will conduct cold up into your shoes via the cleat. It'll be easier to use flat pedals (grippy, like freeride pedals etc.) with some low rider gore-tex hikers (you may have to adjust your seatpost). Heavy wool ski socks are a favorite of riders in these parts.El Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901500223663277788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-88295390910877470882008-10-23T14:45:00.000-07:002008-10-23T14:45:00.000-07:00I have a North Face full jacket that packs up OK- ...I have a North Face full jacket that packs up OK- the size of a small pumpkin or a fat grapefruit. <BR/><BR/>My preference (unless it's Truly Cold) is a Patagonia vest, which is cleverly baffled so the down don't shift and packs up small like a softball. The Patagucci stuff is very well designed/made.<BR/><BR/>Feathered Friends makes nice stuff as well.reverend dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090415465883988497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-73475684288644443522008-10-22T19:36:00.000-07:002008-10-22T19:36:00.000-07:00I must be in that eternal project bike mode, as we...I must be in that eternal project bike mode, as well.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480066800763641157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-88713108101753514292008-10-22T14:19:00.000-07:002008-10-22T14:19:00.000-07:00brandon....I don't know them specifically....i usu...brandon....I don't know them specifically....i usually just sit there and constantly hit the serendipity button and view those..rinse...repeat...<BR/><BR/>some of the ones that did stand out where of this older woman that road from Beijing to Paris!<BR/><BR/>another favorite is, of course, the guy going around the world on a penny farthing...<BR/><BR/>another was this guy who would quote quixote and kerouac often on his posts...great pics and good writing...<BR/><BR/>hmmm...maybe i should compile a list.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Rev. Dick - can you recommend some down jackets? don't think i've ever seen one in the flesh here in LA...RussRocahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636053628690240628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-29456586309719535532008-10-22T14:03:00.000-07:002008-10-22T14:03:00.000-07:00Yes. People bring down jackets on cold/winter tour...Yes. People bring down jackets on cold/winter tours. <BR/><BR/>They pack up so nice...reverend dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00090415465883988497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-86122106055191075162008-10-22T13:30:00.000-07:002008-10-22T13:30:00.000-07:00which CrazyGuy journals do you read?which CrazyGuy journals do you read?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612648168389835295.post-89588481054943699952008-10-22T12:43:00.000-07:002008-10-22T12:43:00.000-07:00I recently had the same realization after I finish...I recently had the same realization after I finished building up my Long Haul Trucker. Once I was done I felt listless so I've decided build a project bike. I'll see how long that will satisfy me.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03290080283940381491noreply@blogger.com