Worn like and old friend
Have you every purchased something that seemed really expensive at the time, but years later thought; "I'm really glad I bought these!"
I'm guessing that I bought these Pearl iZumi Lobster Gloves back around 1998. Now, 14 years later, I dug them out of the "Dad's Bike Stuff" box in the front closet, as Maxx and I prepared to tackle our first snow.
Global Warming hysteria was at it zenith during the late 90's here in Minnesota. We were experiencing very warm, near snow-less winters - perfect for Mountain Biking 🙂 "Warm" in the winter is a subjective term. It's still cold. My training buddy Eddy suggested I get a pair of these weird looking gloves after watching me ride one-handed (with the other stuffed in a jacket pocket) at some point. So I did.
I'll never forget chasing my kids around the house with them on, pretending that I was Lobster Man... OK, I guess you needed to be there.
I'm not doing much winter riding now that most mornings are 10°F - but these gloves continue to serve me during my second favorite form of cardiovascular winter exercise; snow shoveling!
Anyway, you can get your own pair here for $75.00 - it looks like they have made substantial improvements over what I bought in 98.
Maxx checking out my work. His jacket says; "BAH HUMBUG!
ICI/PRO Annual members can treat themselves (or finish up their Christmas shopping) while saving 40% here on Pearl's complete line of winter clothing + everything else they sell.
Originally posted 2012-12-11 05:49:43.
John is a member on the AFS (Association of Fitness Studios) Advisory Council.
Holding certifications from; Schwinn, Heart Zones, Team ICG and Life Time Fitness, John's held regularly scheduled cycling classes between 1998 and 2015 when he moved to Florida.
When the weather permits, you'll find him riding and leading outdoor groups by himself or with his Tandem partner (wife) Amy.
- ICI Podcast 238 Meet Nerd Fitness Creator Steve Kamb - April 6, 2024
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I’ll take the pup….. but pass on the gloves.
And there was plenty of snow…
My arrival here in Minnesota was well timed with Minneapolis’ first big snowfall of the year.
Big thanks to John (and Max) for shoveling Amy and he out so we could get lunch in the Mall of America.
I want to thank the Delta pilots for successfully landing that Airbus on snowy runways in near zero visibility. A pilot myself I get the degree of technical skill, experience and simple mental fortitude to bring 300,000 pounds traveling at 130 MPH to a runway not visible until inside a quarter mile.
I’m also impressed with John’s snow driving skills and Amy’s sense of direction. We had a great visit. I’m not sure but I don’t think we talked indoor cycling. 😉
These look very similar to the Hestra ski glove….they have a lifetime guarantee as well….but it looks like yours are serving you well!!!