tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post8384253654248281991..comments2024-01-18T09:29:42.707-05:00Comments on Biking in Heels: Chilly CheerCyclerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072776738519243521noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-36440010601231828262010-12-12T15:06:41.368-05:002010-12-12T15:06:41.368-05:00those lights are cute, my basket is ready to go, m...those lights are cute, my basket is ready to go, mini-poinsettas, blinking lights and everything<br />found you via lovely bike<br />nice blog - greetings from San Francisco<br />xxomeliMELI.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01871688353021351859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-11771233470668268482010-12-10T10:48:17.715-05:002010-12-10T10:48:17.715-05:00Love love love the lights.
And Smartwool socks. F...Love love love the lights.<br /><br />And Smartwool socks. For other woolens, consider a trip to Goodwill. I've found wonderful merino wool or cashmere turtlenecks or quarter zip sweaters that work far better than polyester fleece for a lot less than a new Smartwool top. If using as the next-to-skin layer, I buy a smaller size than I would buy if I were acquiring a new sweater. Hard to beat $4.99...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-20764540826659497182010-12-09T08:43:08.612-05:002010-12-09T08:43:08.612-05:00I passed your bike on my ride to work yesterday an...I passed your bike on my ride to work yesterday and admired its happy festivity. <br /><br />Smartwool is worth every penny. Their sock liners plus a pair of wool socks have kept my toes warm this week.Kristinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-37150103721593185082010-12-08T13:05:06.937-05:002010-12-08T13:05:06.937-05:00I heart the lights. I'm going to copy you, if ...I heart the lights. I'm going to copy you, if I can find them.neighbourteasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17571138655370581828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-25529488989451371572010-12-07T18:32:51.783-05:002010-12-07T18:32:51.783-05:00Somervillain, I got them at Tags last year, altho...Somervillain, I got them at Tags last year, although I've seen similar (not quite as retro) at Home Depot. A suggestion to all for keeping your face warm, is a thick lotion or face cream. I thing that helps a lot on keeping my face from feeling dry or cold.<br />The insoles are a nice idea, although I'm not sure if they'd fit in a lot of my (tighter fitting) dress shoes. I'm off to Tj Max to scrounge some budget woolens after looking at the prices of wool undershirts online.<br /><br />I actually get much much colder at jobsites, where I'm standing around in a unheated house, often in proximity to foundation walls that just suck heat out of you. I have serious sorel boots and long johns for days when I'm out there, but those are much too warm for riding.cyclerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331461189944538729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-43770147696810890612010-12-07T16:34:59.064-05:002010-12-07T16:34:59.064-05:00those lights are cool! where did you get them?
a...those lights are cool! where did you get them?<br /><br />as for keeping warm, i just 'invested' over $300 into winter cycling woolens...<br /><br />with wool socks and thick-soled shoes, my feet are fine. only my fingers and face were getting uncomfortably cold, and i hope to have that problem tackled.somervillainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903377050982678550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-16640126284439074422010-12-07T10:36:55.796-05:002010-12-07T10:36:55.796-05:00Awesome! That makes me smile.
Seconding the recom...Awesome! That makes me smile. <br />Seconding the recommendation for wool socks. Also, use insoles. Even the thin Dr. Scholls ones provide that extra layer of insulation between the pavement and your feet. My feet never get cold in my handknit wool socks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-87642399162191867982010-12-07T10:18:01.439-05:002010-12-07T10:18:01.439-05:00Smartwool socks rock, as does anything lined in sh...Smartwool socks rock, as does anything lined in shearling! Just dress like a Siberian and you'll be fine. That said, I admire you and the other winter cyclists I see this week--I think I am done for the season. It's not my feet so much, but my hands and face, and I can't find gloves or mittens that keep me warm and give me the close contact I want with grips and brakes.<br /><br />Love the Xmas lights too!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-29822925249882738352010-12-07T09:08:32.991-05:002010-12-07T09:08:32.991-05:00It is definitely chilly out there - though I am di...It is definitely chilly out there - though I am disappointed they keep promising snow and then "canceling" it!<br /><br />The lights are very cool : )Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-78339574250749757932010-12-07T04:00:00.383-05:002010-12-07T04:00:00.383-05:00oh my god! I totally want to put christmas lights ...oh my god! I totally want to put christmas lights on my bike now!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356723782465446786.post-67418691100309860182010-12-07T01:24:34.967-05:002010-12-07T01:24:34.967-05:00I have these awesome super thick wool socks. I thi...I have these awesome super thick wool socks. I think they're for hiking or something. But they work really well for cycling, and don't have to be washed that often. So yeah, get wool socks!<br /><br />PS, love the lights!Iyennoreply@blogger.com