I'm pretty surprised by the ammount of you that wear shorts in winter.
I'm convinced my legs work better when I keep them warm.
Even when I've been well covered I've returned after hours on the road in absolute agony.....blue and white feet and frozen solid camelbaks I think are good pointers to cover up.
And call me old fashioned but I've always covered up in winter, just like the pros. And if I race early season in shorts I'll use a cycling leg balm.
Bike Forum
[closed]
Are shorts in cold weather really bad for your knees??
-
Posted 3 years ago #
-
It's a bit like smoking isn't it?
We all know it's probably bad for us, but some still do it and it never causes them any problems......
Posted 3 years ago # -
Shorts with knee warmers are all I ever need.
Posted 3 years ago # -
I wore shorts in china and it got down to -12 deg C however that was not by design (I didn't take any tights with me).
now back in the UK I have been using bib tights through December and January just through comfort. Bib tights do wind me up - how do you go for a leak without stripping off completely!
I am not sure there's any connections between cold knees and them not working?
I agree in part with the statement that you just pedal faster to keep warm however if you get stranded or need to fix a puncture you can get cold very quickly.
Posted 3 years ago # -
baggies with kyle strait knee pads -toasty warm and protected
Posted 3 years ago # -
If it's summer in your soul, you can wear shorts all year round...
Always ride in shorts, 661 kneepads keep the knees warm sometimes...
Posted 3 years ago # -
something to think about, flesh starts to freeze at -5 Celsius. This is when Frostbite begins to become an issue
Posted 3 years ago # -
Bib tights do wind me up - how do you go for a leak without stripping off completely!
I got Gore ones with a conveniently placed zip. Absolute genius.
I have to cover my knees or they complain like fury. I've got bib tights, 3/4 length shorts, knee warmers - the works. Think the Endura 3/4 MT500 tights I got are my favourite. Fit really well and can be used pretty much all year round.
Posted 3 years ago # -
When its cold I get my 3/4 bib tights out and then put some shorts over when mtb. When its really cold I put some windstopper tights and still put shorts over them. My knees need to be looked after so I keep them warm and take Glucosamine as well (dont know if it works but knee pain is not coming back so I guess it does work for me).
If You have any knee condition or need to look after them than tights/warmers or something like that need to be used.
Back home when it was colder than 12-15 all my club mates were starting to wear longs or 3/4, but again winter is colder than here. Last week was about -15 to -21. Try to wear shorts only when its that cold.
Scots look like they are cold resistant, never saw so many people wearing short sleeves or just a sweatshirt in winter
Posted 3 years ago # -
ronhills under normal shorts here, works quite well on most days
then when its propper cold bring out some cheep £10 trackies from sportsking/socerWorld etc and wear bibs under them.
I've got crap knees though, and im only 22!
Posted 3 years ago # -
In cold weather as the body inevitably cools down, the blood circulation shrinks inwards to maintain core temperature, ie blood flow is reduced from the arms and legs. This can cause cramping in the legs.
I would have thought the effects of cold on blood flow to the knee joint would also be detrimental in some way.
Longs for me.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Dead 'ard me. I do currently have a bad knee - pretty sure its not related though.
Posted 3 years ago # -
I'm also shocked at how many people wear shorts. Do any of you actually do it through choice? Ie have you bought some tights, worn them, got too hot and gone back to shorts? I've only ever spoken to people who've got tights and realised how much more comfy it is!
Tights or 3/4 below about 14-15 degrees, lots of embrocation if racing in lower temperatures.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Ie have you bought some tights, worn them, got too hot and gone back to shorts?
YES
Tights are for girls.
Posted 3 years ago # -
I think not wearing shorts in the cold is less potentially harmfull than wearing them,and you've only one body etc..
Shorts wearers are nuts.
Posted 3 years ago # -
shorts and knee warmers, best of both worlds!
Posted 3 years ago # -
Rarely ride in anything other than shorts and T, unless its raining. I get too hot within about 10 minutes of setting off unless I go out like this. Have some tights, get hot and itchy in them. Have a jacket but get too hot and itchy in it so tend to either wear it open or take it off altogether. It was only -4 when this photo was taken so not too bad.
Posted 3 years ago # -
Maybe shorts wearers aren't nuts. It's weird you get so hot coffeeking.
Posted 3 years ago # -
think not wearing shorts in the cold is less potentially harmfull than wearing them,and you've only one body etc..
Shorts wearers are nuts.
did you mean more harmful ?
Posted 3 years ago # -
It is weird, I agree
Suits me fine though. Still get cold standing around, its just under my own motion I seem to produce more heat than my body can deal with lol.
Posted 3 years ago # -
was about -10 that evening. i had two(!) pairs of socks on....
Posted 3 years ago #
Topic Closed
This topic has been closed to new replies.
