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Before buying new shoes, I did try different inserts and such, to no avail. As for heat: I find wearing thin wool socks helps the most. But it still gets hot. I'm in Utah, albeit further north than Beaver. Still blistering hot on summer days. Only solution is acclimation. Last edited by p nut; 04-28-2017 at 11:20 AM. |
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I'll throw another pitch in here for one solution that got mentioned only once above: move your foot forward some on the pedal to take some pressure off the ball. It doesn't have to be much, it can make a large difference.
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I've not tried, but Lake CX300 have a reputation for cool, maybe someone who has them can comment.
http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/techns.../#.WQOrmme1thE |
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Inserts?
I used to experience hot spots (from pressure, not heat) once in a while until I got some Specialized shoe inserts.
My brother-in-law swears by cycling sandals when he's riding his SPDs. He says they don't make 'em any more. I've never looked because they're not Italian. |
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I will also be using road pedals/cleats/shoes for the Crusher this year, and next weekend at the Chino Grinder. I just hope I'm not in the same age category as ^ guy I switched out my Egg Beaters to my beloved Time RXS road pedals and I love the way it feels and rides. What's your gear ratio? I can't say my feet have ever suffered from intense heat from mashing out long climbs with a low cadence, but I figure if you're climbing Col du Crush with a 34t chain ring and 28t cog (like I did, last year...don't do what I did), then it probably won't help matters. I'll be using 34/46 chainrings and an 11/32t cassette. |
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Crusher: road shoes
So I'm not sure why I didn't think of it, but the road shoe and pedal suggestion from Andy STI and others is great. I am doing a Grasshopper race in Sonoma next weekend and will give it a try on that mixed surface event. If I wear road shoes, etc., do I magically get as ripped as Andy is in those photos?!
p.s. If anybody from the Bay Area is planning to drive to UT for the Crusher and wants to carpool, let me know. Thanks all, Taylor SF CA |
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Crusher is unique with the amount of climbing and the altitude. I used a 34/32 last year and it was still a hellacious grind up the Col. 28 seems brutal, ouch! Last year I won the 45+ category but I can't make it this year. Have fun! |
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This, what's up with the mention of Defeet in the title? Did you wear socks that were uncomfortable? They make several models, some may not be ideal for a ride like CitT... |
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All,
Regarding the original name of this post, I was trying to make a pun on "Defeat" regarding my feet and general performance at the Crusher, and I failed to recall there is a brand of socks by the name DeFeet. I guess I thought I was clever, when in fact I was using a brand name -- big mistake. Now that it has been brought to my attention, I feel badly, and I have changed the title. My apologies for casting aspersions upon any brand -- that was not my intention. Sincerely, Taylor SF CA |
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This works. Push the cleats back.
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