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Warning Signs During Cold-Weather Exercise

By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. You feel cold most in your fingers, ears and toes. During World War II, gunners on the bombers complained bitterly about frozen hands, ears and toes. The Army Air Force added special insulation to their gloves, hats and boots, and the flyers stopped complaining, even though they still suffered frostbite on the skin of their necks and front of their chests. … [Read more...] about Warning Signs During Cold-Weather Exercise

Swiftwick and Showers Pass Socks

Mini-Review By Paul Smith Swiftwick Aspire Four Socks swiftwick.com Cost:  $16.99 How Obtained:  review sample from company Available:  online and retail RBR Sponsor:  no Time tested:  numerous rides over several months  Hot! Excellent fit Never thought about once on your foot High quality, no fraying during … [Read more...] about Swiftwick and Showers Pass Socks

Wabi Woolens Sports Series Short-Sleeved Cycling Jersey

By Ken Bonner HOT! Top quality double-knitted fabric is extremely comfortable against the skin Soft crew neck with extra material sewn into the neck to enhance comfort and prevent stretching Long (12-inch/30 cm) front zipper (sewn in a quality fashion) for enhanced ventilation Three deep rear pockets which do not droop and are stable when … [Read more...] about Wabi Woolens Sports Series Short-Sleeved Cycling Jersey

Joneswares ‘Performance’ Cycling Shorts

By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! abundant wool content comfortable chamois optional inseam lengths drawstring is removable NOT! may exhibit plumber's butt Joneswares Performance Model:  Performance (women's & men's) Price:  $94 ($74 w/o chamois) Color:  black Made in:  U.S. Sizes:  women's XS-XL; men's S-XL … [Read more...] about Joneswares ‘Performance’ Cycling Shorts

Smartwool Ewetopia Cycling Shorts

By Lynne Fitzsimmons HOT! stretchy and comfortable smooth, flat seams no seam along inner thigh   NOT! more synthetics than wool in fabric chamois too thick in center Smart Wool Models:  Ewetopia (women's, tested); Rambition (men's) Price:  $120 Color:  black Made in:  Vietnam … [Read more...] about Smartwool Ewetopia Cycling Shorts

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