Staying Warm on the Trail This Winter [Podcast #32]

On this Episode In this episode, we talk about staying warm on the bike this winter and give tips for using winter wear you already own for riding on the trail. Spoiler alert: it’s easier than you think. The only tough part is motivating yourself to get out! We also talk about what’s grinding our …

By Jeff Barber
January 18, 2016 Last Updated: February 3, 2021

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In this episode, we talk about staying warm on the bike this winter and give tips for using winter wear you already own for riding on the trail. Spoiler alert: it’s easier than you think. The only tough part is motivating yourself to get out!

We also talk about what’s grinding our gears (closed-minded online commenters) and what’s stoking our spokes (groomed fat bike trails!) Don’t miss this episode.

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mongwolf Mongolia // 2011
Jan 19, 2016

Go get that TRUCK Aaron. Nothing better. If you are looking at an older one, get one of the old Tacos, you won't regret it. Tough as nails, and clearance galore. I think from around 2002 or 2003, Toyota went to independent suspensions on the Tacoma. They were still tough but a little smoother ride. But they also went to a timing belt around the same time, so that's a minus in my book. Make sure you let us know what you get.

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Aaron Chamberlain Georgia // 2013
Jan 19, 2016

Thanks mongwolf! So, I didn't get a truck exactly, but I got something close. A 2000 Toyota 4Runner. It's in perfect mechanical condition and has been in Georgia it's whole life so the body and undercarriage is in great shape as well. Pumped to have something more rugged than the Subie!

mongwolf Mongolia // 2011
Jan 21, 2016

Wow, that was quick !!!!!! And great choice. The 4Runner is an awesome off road machine. It will last you for years to come. For many years it had the same chassis as their 4x4 truck. I'm not sure if that was still true by 2000??? I don't think so. I think by 2000 they also had the independent suspension, which smoothened them out quite a bit. Is that correct? Either way, as you probably know, they are great reliable vehicles. With the 4Runner you get the toughness of their trucks and yet can haul more people. A great choice especially if you have a family. To me the diff between the 4Runner and the Tacos is what you need to carry -- people or dirt/wood/and the likes. And with the 4Runner you can just add an old trailer if you need to haul some wood or something. Very cool vehicle and quite an upgrade from the old Subaru I bet.

Hello Three Amigos. Either your podcasts are getting really good, or the -30F and -40F temps of the Mongolian winter are starting to get to me. LOL. No grindin' the gears about it being cold Greg. Sorry. Snow yes. Cold no. We haven't seen a day above 0F in quite a while now. Lot's of highs around -15F. Looking at -40s again for the lows over the weekend, but if the forecast is right, we are supposed to crack 0F next week. Hopefully it will be just keep moving up steadily from there.

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