How true to size is the mens Naughtvind Jacket?

I have an XL it seems big, but not sure the L with be large enough.

I find that I can start a ride with cold hands and if i do some forarm flexing and shoulder shrugs that I can get the blood flowing back into my hands.

However, once the cold gets into my toes there is nothing I can do to get the feet warm again.

which boggles my mind as my legs are generally warm and i'm pumping hard riding on the snow.

What are folks doing to get the feet warm again(when theyve gotten cold).

P.S.
I find even wearing layers, once the toes get cold they stay cold.

I've had to shelve my commuter road bike since the bike lanes have filled with salt and grit. I'm looking for a sturdy commuter that can withstand the nasty elements of weather and the wear that comes from road debris. I tested two bikes at my local shop, the All-City Space Horse Tiagra and the Marin Nicosia 2. The AC usually sells for more than the Marin, but it's heavily discounted. It also looks gorgeous. The Marin really zips, but I wonder if that's because of the thinner tires and I'm giving up on stability as a result. Anyone have experience with city riding these whips in winter? Any advice on a big purchase?

So I go to to work in night and while my work place is not far I have to take off my prescription glasses for distance when it either rains or snows or because of the condensation coming my breath causing my vision to be blurry as I can't see what's in front of me. I have been using Muc-Off anti fog spray bottle but it only somewhat works. I have ordered prescription ski goggles so I hope that will help me but if not, I'm not what can I do. Any suggestions?

Large parts of the Greater Toronto Area are undergoing an extreme cold warning. It started yesterday evening, the same time when I went out on a 25km trip in the suburbs to go handle an errand. After reaching my destination, 12.5km in, I realized I had a flat. I walked the bike to the closest park and starting repairing it in the field.

Here are some of my lessons learned:

• Extreme cold can mess up your phone battery and cause it to suddenly lose a large part of its charge. Your phone cannot be recharged in these conditions either to avoid damaging the battery.
• Always keep a significant emergency power reserve on your phone (15%+) for navigation, calling someone to bail you out, or contacting 911.
• Keep cash on hand in case your phone dies anyway.
• Dress in layers for being stationary. If I dressed for active moment only, I would have faced serious hypothermia.
• Consider bringing an electric or chemical heat pack.
• A skinny high power flashlight makes for a decent emergency glove heat source. Just turn it on to a level that won't burn you and stick it in.
• Plastic medical gloves can get so cold they will tear if you try to put them on.
• It's a good idea to keep a spare tube with you. Lord knows it would have taken more than an hour to patch the tube instead of replacing it. I'm not sure if the rubber cement and isopropyl alcohol wipes would even work in temperatures that low.
• It takes a loooooong time to bring your core temp back up. I was outside for about 2 hours and sitting inside a McDonalds with a hot tea for 30 minutes still wasn't enough. A hot shower did the trick.
• A headlamp was very useful for keeping my hands free during repairs as the sun was setting.
• Green tire slime is not very useful for keeping flats at bay. I had more than the recommended amount inside the tube and it still failed.

Why did it take so long to repair?

In general, I'm not the fastest bicycle mechanic. This was my 1st flat tire repair where I replaced the tube. The only other flat repair was by patching it.

• I didn't have a stand of any kind. I just plopped the bike upside down and went to town on it.
• The cold meant I had to wear my heavy duty gloves for most of the repair process, or quickly use my bare hands for the parts that required dexterity (dealing with the non-quick release schraeder valve pump and protective cap, undoing bolts and picking up small pieces).
• I use a tiny hand pump as a backup that takes ages to get up to pressure.
• Lighting was bad, but I was able to find my headlamp.
• It was the rear tire, so I had to deal with figuring out how to properly get it out of and back into the drivetrain components.
• I was already extremely cold and fatigued and not completely thinking straight by the time I realized I had a flat.
• It was very difficult to seat the tire back onto the rim. One of my plastic levers snapped.
• Jogging to keep my temperature up.

Closing Notes

It's time to continue looking into making a flat-resistant bicycle setup. I'd like to stick to pneumatic tires, so I think I'll try using a tire liner and flatout instead of no liner and green tire slime. If that still doesn't work, I'll try airless tires.

I haven't had time yet to properly investigate the cause of the flat, but I suspect it's because I bought really old and beat up studded tires, and one of the studs is slowly creeping into where the tube is. A good set of tires can save you a lot of grief.

Honestly, I could have saved myself the trouble and called an Uber or my fiancee to come pick me up. I just wanted to prove to myself I could do it in case I really had to in the event of a proper emergency, and I didn't want to waste time or money when I can self-recover.

Despite all this, it was a good experience. I got paid to handle the errand, I got a ton of exercise, and I got valuable experience in field repairs and temperature management during extreme conditions.

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Doing my first season of cycling into winter, both as a commuter on my days off and occasional mtb ride on dry trails. It has been cold but not bitter in my area so my regular collection of neck tubes and beanies has been sufficient protection so far , but I am seeing a lot of pictures of folks wearing the neoprene wrap around face masks with the nose and mouth holes. Most of my local sports stores carry those and I’ve been curious as to what the advantages are of those masks vs other face coverings?

No matter how warmly I dress my lower body, it's hard to keep the nethers warm on a cold day. I've got a jury rigged solution with memory foam cut to the shape of the underside of my saddle and then wrapped in tape and zip tied to the rails. But there has to be a better option, right? Would something as simple as having a seat bag baffle the airflow enough to improve heat retention?

Hey r/wintercycling, we’re Hillary and Drew, and we’re designing a backpack for bike commuters who deal with rainy rides and wet seats.

Here’s the issue:

🚴‍♂️ Riding in the rain? You and your backpack get soaked.

🚲 Park your bike? Your seat is drenched when you come back.

Our idea:

✅ A backpack with a built-in rain hood that keeps you dry while riding.

✅ When you park, the hood detaches and doubles as a bike seat cover, so you don’t have to sit on a wet seat later.

We need your help—would you use this?

•	What gear do you currently use for rain protection?

•	What’s your biggest frustration when biking in the rain?

We’re still refining the design, and your feedback will directly shape how we build this. Anything you’d want to see in a product like this?

Appreciate your thoughts! 🚴💨

— Hillary & Drew

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Twice!

This is the only cardio I’m able to do besides walking since I need spine surgery. Fun asf