Foo - Winter of 06-07 is going to be....

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phantomcow2
10-27-06, 03:53 PM
mild? Cold? A bad one? What do you think?

Pheard
10-27-06, 03:53 PM
Probably a mix of sun, rain, and fog for us bay area folks.
Velo Vol
10-27-06, 04:03 PM
Here's (http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/lead02/off_index.html) what NOAA says. Since I define "cold" as anything below 50 degrees, it's unfortunately going to be another cold winter here.

bluebottle1
10-27-06, 04:20 PM
After the summer we've had here? WELCOME.
SpiderMike
10-27-06, 04:22 PM
Hoping for cold enough and long enough to kill off some of the mosquito population.
roadfix
10-27-06, 04:23 PM
typical.......dry & mild.
bluebottle1
10-27-06, 04:31 PM
Hoping for cold enough and long enough to kill off some of the mosquito population.

Amen, Spider.
Jerseysbest
10-27-06, 04:59 PM
I hear for the NE it'll be colder than last year's but warmer than the last 30 year's average.

In other words, it'll be cold, you're more than likely to get a few snow storms, maybe even a major one.
jschen
10-27-06, 05:16 PM
typical.......dry & mild.
Huh? What's this winter that you speak of? :p
hi565
10-27-06, 05:32 PM
its going to be 65 on christmas with low winds, And Im going to do a century around the Cape.

Its getting cold recently though
Mr. Gear Jammer
10-27-06, 05:52 PM
mild? Cold? A bad one? What do you think?

In the North-east expect below average temperatures and above averages of precipitation. Not sure if their will be a lot of rain and snow though.
Tom Stormcrowe
10-27-06, 05:55 PM
The wooly worms here in the MW are prognostigating a cold and snowy winter early and milder in late winter.
Mr. Gear Jammer
10-27-06, 05:58 PM
The wooly worms here in the MW are prognostigating a cold and snowy winter early and milder in late winter.


Do you read the Farmers almanac?.
blonduathlongrl
10-27-06, 06:04 PM
its going to be 65 on christmas with low winds, And Im going to do a century around the Cape.

Its getting cold recently though
65 on christmas??????
does that mean I get a free pass and skip it all together for a ride?!!
Portis
10-27-06, 06:06 PM
65 on christmas??????
does that mean I get a free pass and skip it all together for a ride?!!

Why does that sound soooooooo good?
blonduathlongrl
10-27-06, 06:13 PM
yeah, I wish... Im allready thinking of a way I could get out for an hour and I dont think that's going to happend...
Pheard
10-27-06, 06:13 PM
It'll be between 50-60 degrees here during winter. We never have weather that hinders riding.
Ritehsedad
10-27-06, 06:34 PM
I try not to ride when there is snow on the road. I have ridden on black ice a couple times (not on purpose). That was definitely interesting.
slvoid
10-27-06, 06:49 PM
The sun will generally rise from the east and set in the west for the winter. That is all.
phantomcow2
10-27-06, 07:36 PM
My hopes are that it will not snow too much, even if it is cold. As little ice on the road as possible, to motivate me to keep riding outdoors in the winter!
Tom Stormcrowe
10-27-06, 08:11 PM
Do you read the Farmers almanac?.
Nope, just the wolly worms and they have a 'reasonable" accuracy. What's the almanac say?
Ritehsedad
10-27-06, 08:13 PM
My hopes are that it will not snow too much, even if it is cold. As little ice on the road as possible, to motivate me to keep riding outdoors in the winter!

You can do it. I was able to commute an average of 3 days per week last winter. I did run into a little black ice. It was exciting. :eek:
phantomcow2
10-27-06, 08:19 PM
eeeh, I don't feel so courageous that I want to go looking for black ice. I just have nasty images of me slipping, torn clothes, or even me slip into the road.
Tom Stormcrowe
10-27-06, 08:35 PM
eeeh, I don't feel so courageous that I want to go looking for black ice. I just have nasty images of me slipping, torn clothes, or even me slip into the road.
2 words: Studded Tires!:D
phantomcow2
10-27-06, 08:38 PM
2 words: Studded Tires!:D
You know, my frame has such tight clearance, I don't think studded tires will even fit! Even with my 700x25 tires, there is only 3 or 4mm clearance witht he FD clamp on the seat tube.
Tom Stormcrowe
10-27-06, 08:40 PM
You know, my frame has such tight clearance, I don't think studded tires will even fit! Even with my 700x25 tires, there is only 3 or 4mm clearance witht he FD clamp on the seat tube.
AHHH! 2 more words then: Winter bike!
Tom Stormcrowe
10-27-06, 08:43 PM
Summer Bike:
http://xs306.xs.to/xs306/06385/SpandexButt.jpg (http://xs.to)

Winter Bike:
http://xs106.xs.to/xs106/06370/WinterRiding.jpg (http://xs.to)
phantomcow2
10-27-06, 08:54 PM
I think my winter setup is going to look like this:
http://www.minoura.co.jp/vfs_action.jpg
Tom Stormcrowe
10-27-06, 08:56 PM
I think my winter setup is going to look like this:
http://www.minoura.co.jp/vfs_action.jpg
That's my 2' of snow setup.
hi565
10-28-06, 02:14 PM
65 on christmas??????
does that mean I get a free pass and skip it all together for a ride?!!


ummm phhssyaawwww!

Totally!
Pheard
10-28-06, 02:21 PM
My winter, spring, fall, summer bike :)

It don't snow here :)

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/6046/picture0380af.jpg