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Nice day, numb toes
A very pleasant run out today from Bramhall (75m asl) to Macclesfield,
thence (via 341m asl) to Whaley Bridge and back through Disley ended with numb toes. I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to counteract this? Pete -- Peter Connors remove #FOADspam# for direct reply |
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I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last
year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to counteract this? Thicker socks Insoles Wear overshoe type thingies Wear a hat/keep rest of body toasty and warm The last point isn't too obvious, but if you can stop the body getting a little colder than it would like it won't decrease blood flow to the feet. There's always ride faster too, but I expect the group consensus will eventually be regular cafe stops. |
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Peter Connors wrote:
A very pleasant run out today from Bramhall (75m asl) to Macclesfield, thence (via 341m asl) to Whaley Bridge and back through Disley ended with numb toes. I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to counteract this? Pete -- Peter Connors remove #FOADspam# for direct reply I've been finding similar, after about 40km. That's always been my limit before I have to rest for 10-15 minutes or so; I think it gets to a point where my body can no longer maintain heat at the extremities, and keep me pedalling. After a rest, I am good for another 40k - and so on. -- Chris |
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Peter Connors wrote:
A very pleasant run out today from Bramhall (75m asl) to Macclesfield, thence (via 341m asl) to Whaley Bridge and back through Disley ended with numb toes. I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to counteract this? Pete -- Peter Connors remove #FOADspam# for direct reply I think I have the cold toes problem cracked. I bought some larger sized shoes specifically for use in the winter with thick socks, ski socks actually which come all the way up my leg to below my knee. the shoes have a large toe area allowing me to move my toes around. Neoprene overshoes complete the three layers. I use Look pedals and cleats. |
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I think I have the cold toes problem cracked. I bought some larger sized shoes specifically for use in the winter with thick socks, ski socks actually which come all the way up my leg to below my knee. the shoes have a large toe area allowing me to move my toes around. Neoprene overshoes complete the three layers. I use Look pedals and cleats. Sounds good. Whatever else you do, make sure your shoes are not a tight fit anywhere. I know of no better way to reduce the cicrculation... -- Helen D. Vecht: Edgware. |
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Helen Deborah Vecht wrote:
MSeries typed I think I have the cold toes problem cracked. I bought some larger sized shoes specifically for use in the winter with thick socks, ski socks actually which come all the way up my leg to below my knee. the shoes have a large toe area allowing me to move my toes around. Neoprene overshoes complete the three layers. I use Look pedals and cleats. Sounds good. Whatever else you do, make sure your shoes are not a tight fit anywhere. I know of no better way to reduce the cicrculation... My long socks are under my tights I might add !!! |
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On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 13:53:05 GMT, Peter Connors
wrote: A very pleasant run out today from Bramhall (75m asl) to Macclesfield, thence (via 341m asl) to Whaley Bridge and back through Disley ended with numb toes. I've been using spds since I got my Thorn Raven in the middle of last year and - even on longer runs than today - this is the first time I've experienced numb toes. I assume it was caused by the cold getting to them via the cleats and shoe plates: what do others do to counteract this? Pete Thanks to all for the info & suggestions. I think that an insulating insole/thicker socks might do the trick. Oddly enough, both big toes felt fairly fine, it was just the two sets of 4 little ones that were numb. -- Peter Connors remove #FOADspam# for direct reply |
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