MR BIKE’S WINTER BICYCLING RESOURCES

HAND WIND SHIELDS ("POGIES")

CliMitts brand:
Sidetrak - 206/575-0335 - www.sidetrak.com/Catalog/cooldays.html#CLIMITTS

Drybike Weathershields: Drybike - www.drybike.com

Moose Mitts brand:
Trails Edge - 734/420-1200 - www.trails-edge.com/retail/te_shirts/amfbikemits.htm

Serratus brand:
Mountain Equipment Coop - 888/847-0770 - www.mec.ca

 

OVERSHOES

NEOS overshoes:
Gempler's - 800/382-8473 - www.gemplers.com

Totes rubber rain boot:
Totes Isotoner - 513/682-8389 - www.totes-isotoner.com

 

REFLECTIVE CLOTHING AND TAPE
Jogalite - 800/258-8974 - www.teamestrogen.com/brands.asp?brandID=20&mode=price

 

FACE & MOUTH PRODUCTS

Clip-on, insulated nose shield:
Beko Nose Gear - 310/548.6885 - www.bekogear.com

Cold- & salt-filtering face mask:
I Can Breathe! - 888/313-0123 - www.icanbreathe.com

 

TIRE TRACTION PRODUCTS

Quik Klaw chains & cleats:
Kool-Stop International - 800/586-3332 - www.koolstop.com (not on Web site)

Tyre Grip non-slip tire adhesive:
Triangle Associates - 310/632-9375 - www.tiregrip.com

 

OTHER DISTRIBUTORS

Inexpensive ponchos, reflective material, and wacky stuff:
American Science & Surplus - 773/763-0313 - www.sciplus.com

Cyclists’ rain poncho ("rain cape") and interesting lighting:
Campmor - 800/226-7667 - www.campmor.com

Protective eyewear of every imaginable tint and style--all for under $7 each! Also reflective safety vests, rain suits, and t-shirts:
Direct Safety - 800/528-7405 - www.directsafety.com

Totes, adhesive retroreflective strips, knee-high shoe covers, waterproof panniers, electric clothing, thumb squeegies, bungee nets, valve lights, fabric repair, waterproofing . . . motorcyclists get all the extreme-weather gear, and they get it here:
Riderwearhouse - 800/222-1994 - www.aerostitch.com

Inexpensive silk, wool, and synthetic undergarments and other winter apparel:
Sierra Trading Post - 800/713-4534 - www.sierratradingpost.com

Inexpensive clothing of all types: see Yellow Pages under "Thrift Shops"

11/06