Best day of the year!
12-21-06, 08:31 PM
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Best day of the year!
Being a northern latitude rider I just wanted to wish everyone a happy winter solstice 
Starting tomorrow the days get longer (per se)!
Starting tomorrow the days get longer (per se)!
12-21-06, 09:23 PM
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I've noticed on my GPS that the sunset has been getting later the last few days already.
Sure could use some snow though.
Really!
jw
Sure could use some snow though.
Really!
jw
12-21-06, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by John Wilke
I've noticed on my GPS that the sunset has been getting later the last few days already.
Nerd.
12-21-06, 09:29 PM
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Woohoo! More sunlight = more miles!
I'll have to celebrate in the form of the hijacked pagan winter solstice festival...
I'll have to celebrate in the form of the hijacked pagan winter solstice festival...
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Originally Posted by DrPete
Woohoo! More sunlight = more miles!
I'll have to celebrate in the form of the hijacked pagan winter solstice festival...
I'll have to celebrate in the form of the hijacked pagan winter solstice festival...
12-21-06, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveE
Hey, doc! Just because the days are getting longer doesn't mean you'll be getting more sunshine, 'ya know.
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12-21-06, 10:19 PM
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12-22-06, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by RatherBeBiking
In New York, yes, the days start getting longer, but it keeps getting colder till late January. Is this correct?
12-22-06, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Actually, the first day of summer (longest day) is the best day of the year.
Today is the best turning point of the year. Hurray for more sunlight.
Today is the best turning point of the year. Hurray for more sunlight.
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