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Forum: Commuting
12-30-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Thanks and good to hear you didn't lose power....

Thanks and good to hear you didn't lose power. Can you remember back in 98 how bad that was? I think in your area it was devastating. Very bad here too. Doesn't look good here for the rest of this...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Ever since the 23rd its been a nightmare here....

Ever since the 23rd its been a nightmare here. Lost power due to ice storm and spent the whole week tending a portable generator just to keep the house from freezing and we stayed comfortable for the...
Forum: Commuting
12-20-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Last nights commute took on a slightly different...

Last nights commute took on a slightly different route. The MUP/sidewalk I generally use for a 2 mile stretch in a high traffic area was not passable with the bike. The city ran the snowblower over...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-13, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Finally a decent ride in today. 15F and calm....

Finally a decent ride in today. 15F and calm. That time of year has arrived where I have to ride in the traveled lane as there is snow on the shoulder. The traffic was fairly forgiving allowing me...
Forum: Commuting
12-17-13, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

I hear ya. I really do not go below 0F. I'm...

I hear ya. I really do not go below 0F. I'm impressed you even attempted it. I tried that once last winter when it was that cold and I never made it. If I had all my snowmobiling gear on, it would...
Forum: Commuting
12-17-13, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

This is the longest and coldest and snowiest...

This is the longest and coldest and snowiest stretch of weather I have seen in these parts in over 5 years. Global Warming, (Only on the polar cap I guess). Anyway, enough complaining, No commuting...
Forum: Commuting
12-13-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

A good ride in this morning, 9F and slight wind....

A good ride in this morning, 9F and slight wind. It felt slow this morning for some reason. I left a little later and the traffic was much worse so maybe that's it. Snow storm coming so could be off...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-13, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

The key is using the proper gear. After so many...

The key is using the proper gear. After so many years of doing it, I have acquired quite an arsenal of specialty clothing mostly all high tech stuff and then a few articles of regular old smart wool...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

There was about an inch of fresh snow and the...

There was about an inch of fresh snow and the roads looked plowed and treated so I saddled up and went. It took me almost 2 hours to get into my office. It was slow going on the shoulder of the road...
Forum: Commuting
12-06-13, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Very heavy rain and thick fog this morning. I...

Very heavy rain and thick fog this morning. I would have been totally soaked and frozen to be in that for 1.5 hrs so I drove. Just wasn't worth it.
Forum: Commuting
12-04-13, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

The sun was a welcome change as I arrived at the...

The sun was a welcome change as I arrived at the office today. It was an icy ride in but relatively uneventful thanks to the studded tires.
Forum: Commuting
12-03-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

A good ride in this morning. Wet and foggy but...

A good ride in this morning. Wet and foggy but the roads were mostly clear of any snow from yesterday. No ice that I could see anyway.
Forum: Commuting
12-02-13, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Not good this morning. 2 inches of heavy wet...

Not good this morning. 2 inches of heavy wet slush and freezing rain. I figured cars would be off the road everywhere and I was right. Glad I decided to drive because I'm afraid of out of control...
Forum: Commuting
11-27-13, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

My wife can't believe me either. I just try to...

My wife can't believe me either. I just try to console her and prove that I always come back in from the cold and snow after a long commute. It freaks her out too.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-13, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Last nights ride home was quite pleasant although...

Last nights ride home was quite pleasant although I had one annoying road crossing that I just could not cross due to traffic. The cars just kept coming for about 5 minutes and the cars behind me...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-13, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

A little snow this morning and roads were slick....

A little snow this morning and roads were slick. I'm glad I had the studded tires mounted. Nice 28F temperature and light wind. It took me somewhat longer 1hour 35mins and I was a little tired when I...
Forum: Commuting
11-21-13, 07:21 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

20F/-7C this morning when the sun was just...

20F/-7C this morning when the sun was just rising. Clear and calm, a nice ride in to the office.
Forum: Commuting
11-20-13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Boy oh Boy, if it could stay like this all winter...

Boy oh Boy, if it could stay like this all winter we would be golden. A nice ride in this morning, 29degF/-2degC, clear, the sun just rising and breezy but not bad. Last night I had a strong...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Yeah, that storm went through fairly fast and it...

Yeah, that storm went through fairly fast and it would have been beautiful last night to ride home don't you think?:commute:

Gusty winds and nice temp around 40degF this morning. Its starting to...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-13, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Couldn't do it today. Torrential rains and heavy...

Couldn't do it today. Torrential rains and heavy wind. Just too miserable out to get completely soaked for 1.5 hours. I drove :(. Should be good the rest of the week though.
Forum: Commuting
11-15-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

I can tell the air is getting denser as we...

I can tell the air is getting denser as we approach the winter season. My downhill coasting and rest points have dropped in top speed by 2 mph and I haven't changed to studded tires yet. Great ride...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-13, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Very nice out this morning. 29degF, calm, partly...

Very nice out this morning. 29degF, calm, partly cloudy. I took the sole pad out of my cycling shoes and put on very thick merino wool socks as a test. It is surprisingly comfortable with the...
Forum: Commuting
11-13-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Its been very windy here lately too. 22degF this...

Its been very windy here lately too. 22degF this morning.
Forum: Commuting
11-11-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Phew, a little black ice this morning caught me...

Phew, a little black ice this morning caught me off guard. I did not slip out of control but recovered nicely and then slowed down and paid more attention the rest of the way. I usually don't put the...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Yeah, if I do my 31 miles per day 5 days a week,...

Yeah, if I do my 31 miles per day 5 days a week, I am really tired and hurting by the weekend because of all the hills I have, so I try to plan my days around the weather, and job assignments to give...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-13, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Another one with 22degF here for my morning...

Another one with 22degF here for my morning commute. Nice and calm and amazingly still dry. Still on the road bike too. I am really stretching it this year. Tried my new neoprene booties over my...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

I hear ya. Its always tough this time of year. I...

I hear ya. Its always tough this time of year. I left my office at 5pm and it was dark. As I cruised along and made my way out of the city, it got darker and colder. Then it got really peaceful and...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-13, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

The weather is holding up great, nice and dry, no...

The weather is holding up great, nice and dry, no studded tires yet and still on the road bike until it snows or freezes over. 23degF and a wind chill made things crispy but a nice ride in with the...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-13, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Sweet! Hope it works out for you. Best of luck,...

Sweet! Hope it works out for you. Best of luck, keep us posted.
Forum: Commuting
11-02-13, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Yes, our weather can get pretty brutal at times...

Yes, our weather can get pretty brutal at times but generally close to the coast is somewhat milder with less snow. I used to have a 1 hour commute for years but ran out of work this summer and...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-13, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Cool 22 degF this morning and partly cloudy....

Cool 22 degF this morning and partly cloudy. Started out a little cold and warmed up quick with only cold toes at the end of my 1.5 hr commute. Can't wait to get my new shoe cover booties to try out...
Forum: Commuting
10-29-13, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Could not commute this morning as my work...

Could not commute this morning as my work involved hauling some equipment and computers. Last nights ride was fine, a gusty west wind wasn't too bad as it kept shifting from the northwest which gave...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-13, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

A cool ride this morning, had to stop half way to...

A cool ride this morning, had to stop half way to remove one layer though. I got the gloves part figured out, basically the same thing as last year. I tend to improve on things each year so the...
Forum: Commuting
10-25-13, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Another nice commute this morning. 37degF, light...

Another nice commute this morning. 37degF, light wind and total darkness when I left. I made really good time shaving about 10 minutes off my regular time as the traffic was light and I got a lot of...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-13, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

A little black ice this morning and frost on the...

A little black ice this morning and frost on the pumpkin. It must be below freezing, I didn't check. Took out my regular commuter today and let the road bike rest as the roads appeared to be all wet...
Forum: Commuting
10-21-13, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

I hauled a$$ this morning to make an early...

I hauled a$$ this morning to make an early meeting, 38degF, total darkness and the sun was just rising as I arrived at the office just to find out it was postponed by 2 hours. Having known I wouldn't...
Forum: Commuting
10-14-13, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Contrary to what the weather has been like in...

Contrary to what the weather has been like in some parts of the country, it has been so beautiful here for the last 3 weeks that we are getting totally spoiled. Not sure how much longer this can...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

I understand your frustration. The other day I...

I understand your frustration. The other day I was cruising at traffic speed taking the lane and going along fine and I met up with a man and woman looking like hobos, on crappy bikes riding the...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-13, 07:21 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Nice ride in this morning although it was quite...

Nice ride in this morning although it was quite foggy. Missed a lot of commutes this week due to storms on Monday and having to drive far away to job assignments the rest of the week, but today I got...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-13, 05:34 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

The stormy weather has gone and I was back on the...

The stormy weather has gone and I was back on the bike today. Very good conditions 33degF and a light head wind. It was somewhat foggy in places but a nice ride overall. It was just perfect coming...
Forum: Commuting
10-04-13, 06:24 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

5 days in a row for me this week! :eek:...

5 days in a row for me this week! :eek: Something's up with that, a rare event to say the least. Loved it though. I got to work in the office all week and never had to drive anywhere.
Forum: Commuting
10-03-13, 07:00 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

It doesn't get any better than this. The last two...

It doesn't get any better than this. The last two weeks have been spectacular commuting weather wise. A nice calm 48 degF this morning and clear skies. The sun was rising and I have been riding...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-13, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Just perfect commuting today. I had newly paved...

Just perfect commuting today. I had newly paved roads on the first 5 miles from my home. This country road was quite broken up in places. Felt really nice to roll smoothly after all these years of...
Forum: Commuting
10-01-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

We sure are having a nice early fall season....

We sure are having a nice early fall season. Perfect commute this morning with the colored foliage and light breeze, 48 degF. Last nights ride home was simply spectacular, It just doesn't get any...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Foggy, 48 degF, generally calm, a pretty good...

Foggy, 48 degF, generally calm, a pretty good ride in this morning. The traffic was fairly light and I met another commuter when I got into the city. That was a shocker, they are so rare. I...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-13, 06:43 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Nice again this morning, 48degF, and light NW...

Nice again this morning, 48degF, and light NW wind. The traffic was fairly light and I took it easier than usual so I can give my legs a little recovery. I used the road bike again since the forecast...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-13, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

A good ride in this morning. 48degF and a 10mph...

A good ride in this morning. 48degF and a 10mph headwind. Last nights ride back was very windy but some of it was a tailwind. I decided to give the road bike a break and revert back to my regular...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-13, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

10 mph headwind from the NW this morning but a...

10 mph headwind from the NW this morning but a fine ride altogether. The days are getting shorter though. I am in hopes the wind stays the same for tonights ride back so I can have a nice tailwind...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Back in the office this afternoon after working...

Back in the office this afternoon after working out of town the last couple days. No commute:cry: Next week should be better.
Forum: Commuting
09-18-13, 06:25 AM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 151,022
Posted By droy45

Cool and clear out made for a nice ride in. Took...

Cool and clear out made for a nice ride in. Took my road bike again today, that thing is addictive. A really nice ride home last night, left the office a little later than usual and made it home by...
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