Riding in Wellingtons / Wellies

[Carlton green]

As I grow older I tend to question and set convention to one side and then do what I find suits my needs. As such my daily ride has platform pedals and in both naff weather and muddy conditions I’ve taken to cycling in Wellingtons. Most of my journeys are relatively short, say a ten mile round trip, and involve some off of road cycling (walk where appropriate) along tracks and some roads that have potholes and large puddles.

My few months of using Wellies in this way have proved a positive experience. Though I doubt it would suit all I also wonder who else has (seasonally) ditched lightweight cycling shoes in favour of something more robust.

[pjclinch]

I've ridden in wellies at times, pity there aren't SPuD compatible ones!
Also, if I'm riding in for a bothy trip or remote Munro bag etc, I'll use whatever walking shoes or boots I'll be wearing for the hike, swapping my usual clipless pedals for platforms.

These https://www.welly-king.co.uk/Nokian-FIN ... boots.html look pretty much ideal as cycling wellies and are popular as general outdoor gear in Finland. If I ever find some in the flesh I'd like to try a pair to see how they suit my feet, they do look good.

Pete.

[Paulatic]

Wellies were essential for dry, warm feet on some of my off road adventures.
I used to lead off road rides for the club and when I turned up at the start in my wellies they knew they were in for a dipping somewhere.

[ncutler]

We have a regular flood-puddle that bars the way to the morning newspaper collection: impossible to ride through it without dipping both feet into the water.
I have a pair of 'seaboot' wellies for sailing; short, flexible, light weight, ok for minor trips on platform pedals. The likes of Gill and Musto will sell you an expensive pair, Decathlon are sensible and perfectly fine with two pairs of socks**.

** The received wisdom is that boots worn on board should be loose so that they can be kicked off if one goes overboard - thick socks fill the gap for cycling.

[Jdsk]

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These https://www.welly-king.co.uk/Nokian-FIN ... boots.html look pretty much ideal as cycling wellies and are popular as general outdoor gear in Finland. If I ever find some in the flesh I'd like to try a pair to see how they suit my feet, they do look good.
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We've used Bogtrotters (under their various names) for over thirty years. Excellent footwear, and we find them much more suitable for walking than most "Wellington boots". I don't think that any of us have ever used them for cycling. I'd be concerned about stiffness around the ankle.

Jonathan

[Jdsk]

If anyone cycling in big boots wants a bit more foot location on the pedal don't forget plastic toe shovels.

Jonathan

[mjr]

I've ridden in wellies at times, pity there aren't SPuD compatible ones!

Someone on our used-to-be-annual rides collecting money for RNLI had made SPD wellies so they could still ride recumbent more easily than using Power Grips. I think it did reduce the waterproofness of them, despite an attempt to seal the bolting with glue.

[Mick F]

2007

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[Carlton green]

2007

viewtopic.php?t=3954

I missed that 2007 thread, a bit before my time here , but skimming through it it went a bit off track - provided some entertainment for those involved though.

It’s interesting to read that I’m not alone in adopting boots, etc., for rides over wet and / or muddy routes.

[Bmblbzzz]

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These https://www.welly-king.co.uk/Nokian-FIN ... boots.html look pretty much ideal as cycling wellies and are popular as general outdoor gear in Finland. If I ever find some in the flesh I'd like to try a pair to see how they suit my feet, they do look good.
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We've used Bogtrotters (under their various names) for over thirty years. Excellent footwear, and we find them much more suitable for walking than most "Wellington boots". I don't think that any of us have ever used them for cycling. I'd be concerned about stiffness around the ankle.

Jonathan

Nokian – are they compatible with the winter studs?

Btw I don't know if that link is supposed to go to a particular model of welly, for me it goes to a general home page of wellies.

[Jdsk]

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These https://www.welly-king.co.uk/Nokian-FIN ... boots.html look pretty much ideal as cycling wellies and are popular as general outdoor gear in Finland. If I ever find some in the flesh I'd like to try a pair to see how they suit my feet, they do look good.
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We've used Bogtrotters (under their various names) for over thirty years. Excellent footwear, and we find them much more suitable for walking than most "Wellington boots". I don't think that any of us have ever used them for cycling. I'd be concerned about stiffness around the ankle.

Nokian – are they compatible with the winter studs?
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Yes, they come ready for studs to be inserted...

Jonathan

[Bmblbzzz]

Wow!

[MartinC]

I've no experience of riding in wellingtons but a long time ago I knew someone who'd flown in them during the war.

[jimlews]

Derri-boots are a closer fit below the knee than wellies, so no slap.
In combination with waterproof leggings this is the best way to guarantee dry feet.

[Bmblbzzz]

I don't think Derri boots are made anymore though. Or are they?