Numb toes while riding

sigorman85

I'm getting numb toes about 45-60 mins into a ride its not that cold out now so I don't think it's that. Could it be the position of my cleats are to far forward or back? The shoes are a nice fit and I don't do them up to tight and they are wide enough so any help please guys???

CleeRider

I'm having the same issue but only on one foot. Wondering if I'm sitting on a nerve higher up.

diy

Accentuate the pedalling in circles things it will make you scrunch and release your toes a tiny bit. Its most likely to be due to circulation.

Monty Dog

Shoes too tight or the uppers are distorting under pressure?

danlikesbikes

As others have said it could be several things - but whilst it might not be that cold outside it is not that warm either and after a while your body will if getting colder (not cold) pull the warm blood from your extremities.

pauldavid

Your not wearing sandles areyou?

If so, try them with white sport socks next time and let us know how you get on

stueys

Assuming you have overshoes on try a set of toe covers as well for some extra insulation.

pauldavid

Stueys wrote:

Assuming you have overshoes on try a set of toe covers as well for some extra insulation.

By overshoes do you mean popping the foot inside an old Aldi carrier prior to putting on the sandal?

sigorman85

Yeah we'll done Paul lol .... It's more of a numb pins an needles feeling shoes aren't tight at all I'm pretty sure it's not the cold but will give the over boots ago

Bwgan

I get this too. I have been wearing 2 pairs of sock and over shoes and still get it. Put it down to long legs and muscles using up more circulation

gareth1234

I found moving the cleats (spd-sl) all the way back in their slots made mine clear up. Too much pressure on the toes perhaps?

MountainMonster

I had just toe covers on today, and with the fog my feet were freezing.

Helpful contribution a la Sean

sigorman85

I have quite big legs too i used to play a lot of rugby so I'm not your average roadie racing snake but I'm getting there:-) I have a few things to try to stop this hopefully I solve it as its not the best thing to have while out on a ride cheers guys

sigorman85

Also found this worth a read

http://m.active.com/cycling/Articles/So ... le-Cycling

teisetrotter

I found this happening. I realised I was clenching my toes when I was pushing hard. I mentally focused on it to stop me doing it and hey presto cured.

sigorman85

I haven't noticed my self doin this but I will take note I guess it all down to technique and setup position

ic.

Put another layer on. If your core cools, your body will move warm blood away from extremities to help. You may not have cold feet, but you may have a cold core.

Alternatively, if it isn't a cold thing, custom footbeds will help but can be pricey.

sigorman85

Ah this couLd be it I.c I have noticed that my stomach and waist agent really cold even tho I'm poring with sweat brilliant info

sigorman85

Solved it I clinch my toes for some reason! sounds stupid but I never realised this before and found that I was doing it every now and then ... It's quite hard to focus on not doing it