hours; and the weekends are cold, damp and miserable. Your first triathlon of the year may be months away. All things considered, staying in bed with a mug of hot chocolate has much more appeal than a bone-numbing bike ride. After all, missing one little
, says Ford, "It's good to occasionally wriggle your toes when cycling to reduce the numbing effect from hours of pedalling. It's easier to do that without socks."That said, if you want to wear socks for warmth or blister avoidance, do so. Make sure you
