Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Finger Freeze

-10* F and I'm still pedaling to work.  People call me crazy nuts, but it gets me going in the morning.

I've been wearing light knit gloves under heavy German surplus mittens with a furry interior.  My thumbs get a bit cold and I can feel the wind on the back of my hand through it all.  In the basement the other day, I came across a pair of moto handguards I used on a Honda Ruckus years ago.


Back when I was riding the Ruck at its top speed of 41 mph on a good downhill, my fingers froze.  I tried heated grips, but they kept my palms warm while the fingers were still frosty.  These extensions and the proper angle really helped.

Riveted plastic extensions

So I installed them this morning just before the ride and they worked better than a charm.  Sweaty hands!  Problem solved.

I arrived at school and they had plowed in my parking space.  Apparently no one expects a bike in cold weather.  Beautiful day.



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