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Ice sock

An ice sock is a sock filled with ice, used by cyclists participating in brevets to avoid overheating. A women's stocking is filled with ice, which the cyclist places inside their jersey on their back. This is a low-cost and effective method to keep the cyclist's temperature in check and prevent overheating.

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An ice sock is a sock filled with ice, used by cyclists participating in brevets (long-distance rides) to avoid overheating. A women's stocking is filled with ice, which the cyclist places inside their jersey on their back.1 This is a low-cost and effective method to keep the cyclist's temperature in check and prevent overheating.2

Other mentions of ice socks include cold weather sock products to offer feet protection against cold weather, as well as ice melt socks to prevent ice dams on roofs.

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  1. Pacocha, Matt (27 July 2008). "How Garmin-Chipotle keeps its riders fresh for the Tour". VeloNews.com.
  2. Longdon, David (14 July 2008). "Race Across Oregon Strategery". Northwest in Motion. Archived from the original on 19 July 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2022.