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**paulh** · 01-04-2015, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by mattb123

Love that backlight in the tree Paul!

I watched a fat bike race today on the local trails. I don't have a fat bike so I skied.

Thanks Matt - love the fatbike shots (esp the frozen face & the awesome hand/arm covers!)

**Tamia** · 01-04-2015, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Thanks Matt - love the fatbike shots (esp the frozen face & the awesome hand/arm covers!)

I was wondering about those hand-arm covers, too. Are they commercially available, does anyone know?

UpNorth · 01-05-2015, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by Tamia

I was wondering about those hand-arm covers, too. Are they commercially available, does anyone know?

We have something similar up this way (where the HIGH today is supposed to be -1), as follows.....

Bar Mitts Handlebar Mittens

(And no - I don't work at Erik's - just shop there.) ;-)

Tim

**mattb123** · 01-05-2015, 08:32 AM

Thanks for the comments! That's a fun event. It was -8 F at the start so those over mitts seemed to be the thing to have!
As pointed out they are commercially available. I have also seen them for kayaking and they go over the paddle shaft in the same way as the handlebars.

**Tamia** · 01-05-2015, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by UpNorth

We have something similar up this way (where the HIGH today is supposed to be -1), as follows.....

Bar Mitts Handlebar Mittens

(And no - I don't work at Erik's - just shop there.) ;-)

Tim

Originally posted by mattb123

Thanks for the comments! That's a fun event. It was -8 F at the start so those over mitts seemed to be the thing to have!
As pointed out they are commercially available. I have also seen them for kayaking and they go over the paddle shaft in the same way as the handlebars.

Thanks for the link on these, Tim. Erik's Bar Mitts look quite toasty.

I've seen the kayaking ones, Matt. They use hook-and-loop tabs to hold them in place over the paddle shaft so you can slip your hands in and out without having to wear them. One of the benefits of them is that there's no extra fabric around the paddle shaft to make control hard. The originals (I believe they were originals) were called Pogies. I was thinking of making something like that for my winter bike.

**paulh** · 01-07-2015, 10:00 AM

My wife snapped this from the car while driving around town Thanksgiving weekend...

Dartmoor Dave · 01-07-2015, 10:22 AM

Cool, there's a bike thread! I did not know that. I walk past this old lady every time I leave my house (K1000, Takumar 35mm/3.5, Velvia 100F).

tuco · 01-07-2015, 10:46 AM - **3 Likes**

Nice doggy.

Paul Pheiffer · 01-07-2015, 11:11 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Nice doggy.

I like this one: it makes you wonder, is the dog out for a run with his cyclist owner, or is he out chasing after the cyclist...

wllm · 01-08-2015, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Nice doggy.

Excellent shot!

**Tamia** · 01-08-2015, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by tuco

Nice doggy.

Is this a "selfie"? Is the dog hungry?

My husband nearly lost an eye because a dog brought him down when cycling.

tuco · 01-08-2015, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by Paul Pheiffer

I like this one: it makes you wonder, is the dog out for a run with his cyclist owner, or is he out chasing after the cyclist...

Originally posted by wllm

Excellent shot!

Originally posted by Tamia

Is this a "selfie"? Is the dog hungry?

My husband nearly lost an eye because a dog brought him down when cycling.

Thanks. I made a jig to hold the camera out there and used a cable release. That's my neighbor's dog tagging along and he does get a little excited and wants to take a nip at your leg now and then. I think it was on his mind when I snapped the shot.

drmartin · 01-08-2015, 11:03 AM

Originally posted by tuco

nice doggy.

super!!!!!

**Tamia** · 01-08-2015, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Thanks. I made a jig to hold the camera out there and used a cable release. That's my neighbor's dog tagging along and he does get a little excited and wants to take a nip at your leg now and then. I think it was on his mind when I snapped the shot.

I'd be interested in knowing how you made that jig. It's a great idea resulting in a great shot!

tuco · 01-08-2015, 01:10 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Tamia

I'd be interested in knowing how you made that jig. It's a great idea resulting in a great shot!

I attached the jig to the bike frame using existing attach points on the front fork and dropouts for the fender and a rack. The camera was an old-school Pentax 67 by the way. So it was a sturdy jig!! Here I mounted it to the back of the bike.

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01-04-2015, 11:31 AM	#1291
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Originally posted by mattb123 Love that backlight in the tree Paul! I watched a fat bike race today on the local trails. I don't have a fat bike so I skied. Thanks Matt - love the fatbike shots (esp the frozen face & the awesome hand/arm covers!)

01-04-2015, 12:03 PM	#1292
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Originally posted by paulh Thanks Matt - love the fatbike shots (esp the frozen face & the awesome hand/arm covers!) I was wondering about those hand-arm covers, too. Are they commercially available, does anyone know?

01-05-2015, 07:35 AM	#1293
UpNorth Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minnesota, U.S.A. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 714	Originally posted by Tamia I was wondering about those hand-arm covers, too. Are they commercially available, does anyone know? We have something similar up this way (where the HIGH today is supposed to be -1), as follows..... Bar Mitts Handlebar Mittens (And no - I don't work at Erik's - just shop there.) ;-) Tim

01-05-2015, 08:32 AM	#1294
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Thanks for the comments! That's a fun event. It was -8 F at the start so those over mitts seemed to be the thing to have! As pointed out they are commercially available. I have also seen them for kayaking and they go over the paddle shaft in the same way as the handlebars.

01-05-2015, 06:09 PM	#1295
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Originally posted by UpNorth We have something similar up this way (where the HIGH today is supposed to be -1), as follows..... Bar Mitts Handlebar Mittens (And no - I don't work at Erik's - just shop there.) ;-) Tim Originally posted by mattb123 Thanks for the comments! That's a fun event. It was -8 F at the start so those over mitts seemed to be the thing to have! As pointed out they are commercially available. I have also seen them for kayaking and they go over the paddle shaft in the same way as the handlebars. Thanks for the link on these, Tim. Erik's Bar Mitts look quite toasty. I've seen the kayaking ones, Matt. They use hook-and-loop tabs to hold them in place over the paddle shaft so you can slip your hands in and out without having to wear them. One of the benefits of them is that there's no extra fabric around the paddle shaft to make control hard. The originals (I believe they were originals) were called Pogies. I was thinking of making something like that for my winter bike.

01-07-2015, 10:00 AM	#1296
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	My wife snapped this from the car while driving around town Thanksgiving weekend...

01-07-2015, 10:22 AM	#1297
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Cool, there's a bike thread! I did not know that. I walk past this old lady every time I leave my house (K1000, Takumar 35mm/3.5, Velvia 100F).

01-07-2015, 10:46 AM - 3 Likes	#1298
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,025	Nice doggy.

01-07-2015, 11:11 PM	#1299
Paul Pheiffer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Bushveld, Ellisras - South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 202	Originally posted by tuco Nice doggy. I like this one: it makes you wonder, is the dog out for a run with his cyclist owner, or is he out chasing after the cyclist...

01-08-2015, 07:17 AM	#1300
wllm Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 710	Originally posted by tuco Nice doggy. Excellent shot!

01-08-2015, 07:43 AM	#1301
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Originally posted by tuco Nice doggy. Is this a "selfie"? Is the dog hungry? My husband nearly lost an eye because a dog brought him down when cycling.

01-08-2015, 07:59 AM	#1302
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,025	Originally posted by Paul Pheiffer I like this one: it makes you wonder, is the dog out for a run with his cyclist owner, or is he out chasing after the cyclist... Originally posted by wllm Excellent shot! Originally posted by Tamia Is this a "selfie"? Is the dog hungry? My husband nearly lost an eye because a dog brought him down when cycling. Thanks. I made a jig to hold the camera out there and used a cable release. That's my neighbor's dog tagging along and he does get a little excited and wants to take a nip at your leg now and then. I think it was on his mind when I snapped the shot.

01-08-2015, 11:03 AM	#1303
drmartin Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Izhevsk, Russia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 858 Original Poster	Originally posted by tuco nice doggy. super!!!!!

01-08-2015, 01:03 PM	#1304
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	Originally posted by tuco Thanks. I made a jig to hold the camera out there and used a cable release. That's my neighbor's dog tagging along and he does get a little excited and wants to take a nip at your leg now and then. I think it was on his mind when I snapped the shot. I'd be interested in knowing how you made that jig. It's a great idea resulting in a great shot!

01-08-2015, 01:10 PM - 2 Likes	#1305
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,025	Originally posted by Tamia I'd be interested in knowing how you made that jig. It's a great idea resulting in a great shot! I attached the jig to the bike frame using existing attach points on the front fork and dropouts for the fender and a rack. The camera was an old-school Pentax 67 by the way. So it was a sturdy jig!! Here I mounted it to the back of the bike.