The daily "I cycled to work" thread

[GarryDK]

decided to take the Roadie in to work today instead of the commuter, took 10 mins off my time lol.

[johnwilliams77]

What does everyone have in terms of winter cycling shoes? I am thinking of buying now before they go up in price.

[E65Ross]

johnwilliams77 said:

What does everyone have in terms of winter cycling shoes? I am thinking of buying now before they go up in price.

Summer shoes plus GribGrab Arctic overshoes plus some insanely thick socks (TOG 2.3!!)

[E65Ross]

timnoyce said:

Week 2 of Long Ride to Work Wednesday. Different route this morning. Lovely day to be out on the bike!

Wacky Wednesday 2.0 - Strava

Coffee and a Florentine... posh.

If you want a nice climb try going down Harvesting Lane/Butser Hill from the East Meon and heading South direction.

[GarryDK]

johnwilliams77 said:

What does everyone have in terms of winter cycling shoes? I am thinking of buying now before they go up in price.

Overshoes and thick socks.

[johnwilliams77]

GarryDK said:

Overshoes and thick socks.

I also have these. Wasn't enough. I am wondering what winter shoes people are using, I seen someone mention a pair before.

[yellowjack]

johnwilliams77 said:

What does everyone have in terms of winter cycling shoes? I am thinking of buying now before they go up in price.

Northwave. Either Centigrade or Fahrenheit models, depending on which pedals (road or SPD) you use. For MTBing I've only got winter boots, which can be a real pain if it's hot, but they're brilliant in the cold and wet.

[JQ]

Northwave Celsius Goretex boots, they were a revelation after years of getting cold wet feet in overshoes. Those and decent winter gloves had been my very best cycling purchases for winter commuting.

[johnwilliams77]

yellowjack said:

Northwave. Either Centigrade or Fahrenheit models, depending on which pedals (road or SPD) you use. For MTBing I've only got winter boots, which can be a real pain if it's hot, but they're brilliant in the cold and wet.

Thank you - will check it out
Just using standard pedals for the commute with a few stop starts

[yellowjack]

johnwilliams77 said:

yellowjack said:

Northwave. Either Celsius or Fahrenheit models, depending on which pedals (road or SPD) you use. For MTBing I've only got winter boots, which can be a real pain if it's hot, but they're brilliant in the cold and wet.

Thank you - will check it out
Just using standard pedals for the commute with a few stop starts

As correctly referenced by t'other poster above, I think, it's the 'Celsius' boot, not the 'Centigrade'. My boots are not here to check right now...

Those boots are available with varying degrees of insulation, with a 'comfortable operating temperature' window marked on the box. If you aren't going to use them in sub-zero conditions, don't buy the 'best' boots as they'll keep your feet too warm even in the depths of a (British) winter.

[johnwilliams77]

yellowjack said:

As correctly referenced by t'other poster above, I think, it's the 'Celsius' boot, not the 'Centigrade'. My boots are not here to check right now...

Those boots are available with varying degrees of insulation, with a 'comfortable operating temperature' window marked on the box. If you aren't going to use them in sub-zero conditions, don't buy the 'best' boots as they'll keep your feet too warm even in the depths of a (British) winter.

Thank you.
Quite a number of the mornings are sub zero in the highlands here.

[WinstonWolf]

I've got the forerunner of the Celsius Arctic, much warmer than overshoes. I can still wear normal socks till it gets below freezing.

[louiebaby]

How to Northwave boots size up?

I've seen a good deal on some 48s, and normally ride a 46 or 47...

[timnoyce]

E65Ross said:

If you want a nice climb try going down Harvesting Lane/Butser Hill from the East Meon and heading South direction.

That was actually on the proposed route, but for fear of killing our 3rd man and him not actually making it as far as work we cut off the Harvesting Lane section and just headed straight up Old Winchester Hill.

I might have to leave early tomorrow or Friday and sneak it in on the way to work then as I feel a bit cheated!

[E65Ross]

timnoyce said:

E65Ross said:

If you want a nice climb try going down Harvesting Lane/Butser Hill from the East Meon and heading South direction.

That was actually on the proposed route, but for fear of killing our 3rd man and him not actually making it as far as work we cut off the Harvesting Lane section and just headed straight up Old Winchester Hill.

I might have to leave early tomorrow or Friday and sneak it in on the way to work then as I feel a bit cheated!

Old Winchester hill is a good climb, harvesting lane (from the direction I said) is a fair chunk steeper in sections, mind.

[timnoyce]

E65Ross said:

Old Winchester hill is a good climb, harvesting lane (from the direction I said) is a fair chunk steeper in sections, mind.

I know it well... I just checked the segment and you need to up your pace as I've got a handful of seconds on you up there!

[WinstonWolf]

louiebaby said:

How to Northwave boots size up?

I've seen a good deal on some 48s, and normally ride a 46 or 47...

I'm a UK 9 1/2, my Northwave's are an 11 (45). They have plenty of support, I bought them large so I could also wear my Sealskin socks underneath. No problems with them moving about.

[E65Ross]

timnoyce said:

I know it well... I just checked the segment and you need to up your pace as I've got a handful of seconds on you up there!

I must confess that I've never actually tried going for a segment time up there, I typically just include it on a ride, and it's been a long while since I did it!

[louiebaby]

WinstonWolf said:

I'm a UK 9 1/2, my Northwave's are an 11 (45). They have plenty of support, I bought them large so I could also wear my Sealskin socks underneath. No problems with them moving about.

Trigger: Pulled.

Link for anyone interested:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/northwave-fahre...

[E65Ross]

louiebaby said:

WinstonWolf said:

I'm a UK 9 1/2, my Northwave's are an 11 (45). They have plenty of support, I bought them large so I could also wear my Sealskin socks underneath. No problems with them moving about.

Trigger: Pulled.

Link for anyone interested:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/northwave-fahre...

Just ordered some myself, ordered a size up so they can be worn with my thick socks. I'm hoping they aren't too big that my overshoes won't fit over them!