Question: I began riding last fall and invested in tights for winter. Now it’s warming up and I see local riders wearing tubes of material on their legs and arms. Then they take these off when it gets warmer. What are these things? — Basil M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: You’re describing leg warmers and arm…
Question: It’s so cold that I have to ride with mittens instead of gloves. It’s nearly impossible to work my brake/shift levers because there’s no separation between my fingers. The mitten material jams between the brake lever and the smaller shift lever. Any solutions? — Amy P. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Shifting in cold weather was easiest…
Questions: It’s really cold where I live but I want to keep riding. I invested in all the usual winter cycling garb. But even with a wool hat under my helmet, a turtleneck base layer and a jacket with a high collar, cold wind goes down my neck. Any suggestions? — Mark P. Coach Fred…
Question: How do I stop bees from flying into my helmet vents and stinging my head? — Rod N. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Bees tend to be on the move in the fall, making it a great time to get stung by one that zooms into your helmet.
Question: Now that it’s getting cooler, short-finger gloves aren’t enough protection for weekend rides starting at 8 a.m. But by 10, long-fingered gloves are too hot and I have to stop to change. Is there a better way? — Roger M. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: Here’s what I do: Start cool fall rides wearing regular short-finger cycling…
