Sponge Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I feel the effects of the cold. But a lot of it is to do with if you keep riding or not. I found that my body went stiff and just unrideable last night after a bit of a rest, I felt cold and it was difficult to get that 'energy' back.Keeping warm helps a heap I reckon.Winter is a bit depressing, especially when it starts to rain in conjunction with the 4:30pm darkness. The dry summer evenings with 9pm or so sunsets were just too good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt! Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I take it back i had a f**king amazing ride today! even destroyed an Echo external BB! lol how you do that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hey,i don't want to sound all healthy and Sh**.but since your body takes a lot of his energy to keep worm, you need to supply him more energy.and that starts before the ride, you need a good meal 4 hours before the ride. and while you ride you need a lot of food that brakes up fast, to keep the body up and running.Since we consider trial a sport and ourselves as athletes we need to act like one.i have been eating right for the last 6 months, and i found out that it really helps.i recommend. Thats the stuff. Although it's soo hard to force yourself into a routine of doing it. Im not worried about this winter business, I've got my shorts all lined and ready I know your just ripping it but some of us actually do it.The cold. No one comes out which is the worst. As long as it's dry ill go for a sesh. My feet feel numb for about an hour though. I tend to sweat and learn no matter how cold it is. But the darkness is the worst! -15 here we come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 i don't find it that bad i still ride in shorts and a t-shirt once you've been riding for a few minutes then you get warm its only when you take a rest you suddenly go all stiff and tired and cant be bothered anymore . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Fried Rice Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 i find the cold and night very nice for riding. and for some reason i get really hot really easily, i even get hot just pumping up my tyres or something small like that!JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squince Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Im not worried about this winter business, I've got my shorts all lined and ready Suppose its one way to get hypothermia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Pussies! Winters in the UK are so warm you can ride with your fireman exposed. I think you get more tired in the winter because you have to ride non-stop to maintain a high body temperature. I find that the only problem is my hands, the fingers get cold and stiff which makes barking more difficult. Maybe just eat 2 ounces of butter before you go riding? The thought of throwing up should keep your mind off things like cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Pitbull Posted November 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 lol how you do that Dont know just fell out, It doesnt help im static Gapping 10ft Flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe b Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 Hey,i don't want to sound all healthy and Sh**.but since your body takes a lot of his energy to keep worm, you need to supply him more energy.and that starts before the ride, you need a good meal 4 hours before the ride. and while you ride you need a lot of food that brakes up fast, to keep the body up and running.Since we consider trial a sport and ourselves as athletes we need to act like one.i have been eating right for the last 6 months, and i found out that it really helps.i recommend. Fooooooood !Dont know just fell out, It doesnt help im static Gapping 10ft Flat.I know it's a b*****d; my bottom bracket fell out earlier when i was sidehopping 65" .Cheers,Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyw Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 once you've been riding for a few minutes then you get warm its only when you take a rest you suddenly go all stiff and tired and cant be bothered anymore .That's very true...Well for me. -->QUOTE(joe b @ Nov 5 2006, 11:22 PM) ←Fooooooood !Cheers,Joe.True!It's not all that bad....Just the braking finger's get's me...But glove's can slove that problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotchDave Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 sorry lads i disagree, last nit was one of the best rides I ever had in the freezing baltic up in glasgow with clear skys and stars out with shimmering moon light lighting my lines. I was riding with some local bmxers n they kept me happy and laughing with there stories of borat....lol."throw the *** down the well so our country can be free"lol..........happy days with the old street riding. get a wicker top n youll all be fine with a cotton top over the top. like the sorts of a glasgowstreetriders.com tee....lolThe man speaks the truth, I had some great night rides last year in the winter. Also, good to know you lot still love me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 i don't find it that bad i still ride in shorts and a t-shirt once you've been riding for a few minutes then you get warm its only when you take a rest you suddenly go all stiff and tired and cant be bothered anymore .I find if i sit on a wall or bench to rest that's it, i've then had it and just freeze up. But if sitting on the bike then for some reason i still feel enthusiastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafu26 Posted November 6, 2006 Report Share Posted November 6, 2006 Get Fat works for me everytime... Nah i just find having the optimum ammount of clothes on helps. Like the other night i had a t-shirt and long sleeve t-shirt over the top and i could ride without getting too hot and chillout for a bit without getting too cold. Tried riding with a t-shirt and hoody and was too warm when riding so had to keep taking the hoody on and off when i was start/stopping. Get some gloves too. Or be super cool and go chav by tucking your trousers into your socks. bling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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