Looks like winter
10-10-06, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by DnvrFox
OK - the temp this am was 36F, with a weather forecast promise of about 50 with some sundhine in the PM.
So, I got all bundled up in many layers, and did my 22 mile ride. It was fun EXCEPT - why is everything (that is, me) so slow when it is colder. It was like pedaling through molasses!
Tires seemed more resistant
I had extra layers of clothing, so I had to work harder to pedal
etc., ?
So, I got all bundled up in many layers, and did my 22 mile ride. It was fun EXCEPT - why is everything (that is, me) so slow when it is colder. It was like pedaling through molasses!
Tires seemed more resistant
I had extra layers of clothing, so I had to work harder to pedal
etc., ?
10-10-06, 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
Have you tried mountain biking?
Cold weather mountain biking is great! The trees block the worst of the wind and once the ground is frozen you don't have mud to contend with. The only really hard part is keeping your feet warm.
Cold weather mountain biking is great! The trees block the worst of the wind and once the ground is frozen you don't have mud to contend with. The only really hard part is keeping your feet warm.
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10-10-06, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I feel guilty about whining to myself about the low 60's we're experiencing here in Paradise. Why, I had to wear both short sleeved, and a long-sleeved t-shirt for yesterday's ride.
Unfortunately, our average high is below 60 for nearly 7 months out of the year. With a couple of months where the morning temps are in the single digits. Don't see many bikes out then, except for a few crazy college students.
10-11-06, 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by stapfam
Hope these are not ordinary bike fenders. Snow collects under them and friction turns the snow to Ice- that does get very heavy. MTB type are better so posting pics of the Bianchi for the rear fender and the Tandem for the front- That front on the Tandem may seem over the top but it stops mud flying off the tyre and into the face. Although if you have a rear rack fitted as the Tandem does- Fitted to the seat post- then a rear fender is superfluous
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10-12-06, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by stonecrd
Also get the advantage of moving up a few hundred places on Bike Journal
Back in January and February I had no trouble staying in the top 1,000. With last Saturday's century, I am back under 2,000. The Santa Fe Century next week will put me over the top for my annual mileage goal.
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10-14-06, 11:34 AM
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As I'm trying to work myself back into better shape, and I've had a lot of momentum in getting back into biking over the last month, I went out this morning under clear blue, 42 degree skies. A beautiful autumn day with the leaves in high color.
I rode for 50 minutes and it was great. Put on my Packer sweatshirt and used my cut-off gloves. Was sweating a bit by the time I got home. If anything, I was more comfortable than I was 3 weeks ago when it was 75.
I rode for 50 minutes and it was great. Put on my Packer sweatshirt and used my cut-off gloves. Was sweating a bit by the time I got home. If anything, I was more comfortable than I was 3 weeks ago when it was 75.
