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Forum: Commuting
10-29-14, 07:54 AM
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Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Nah ... I'm still firmly in the clyde camp. 6'3"...

Nah ... I'm still firmly in the clyde camp. 6'3" and a football player's build (played two years in college) ... so I'll likely never lose the clyde part of me. :)

I have, however, lost the "ill"...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-14, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

It was sunny and 75 when I left work yesterday...

It was sunny and 75 when I left work yesterday ... October 27th and I was riding in shorts and a t-shirt. When I got downtown it was like a warm blanket had been thrown over me (in a good way) and I...
Forum: Commuting
10-27-14, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

54 degrees and clear ... nailed my clothing...

54 degrees and clear ... nailed my clothing choices this morning and found that perfect match of cool but not cold and hot but not sweating my a$$ off by the time I got to work. Ride home should be...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-14, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Congrats on the milestone tarwheel. That's...

Congrats on the milestone tarwheel. That's fantastic.

Clear and 51 here this morning. Really a nice commute.
Forum: Commuting
10-16-14, 07:17 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

After a week away it was nice to get back to it...

After a week away it was nice to get back to it today. Definitely felt what a week off can do to you though. Opens my eyes a little bit more for working hard this winter to stay in good shape.

51...
Forum: Commuting
10-09-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Locker Room behavior in general is horrific....

Locker Room behavior in general is horrific. People unwilling to move their bags from benches so that people can sit while they dress, people not showering, old dudes walking around naked and there's...
Forum: Commuting
10-08-14, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Chilly ... 46 downtown, 42 here near the office....

Chilly ... 46 downtown, 42 here near the office. Got to see a bit of the eclipse as well as the sunrise.

Crossed the 1,600 mile mark today. Still trying to reach 2,000. If I commute every...
Forum: Commuting
10-07-14, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Clear, around 47 degrees ... decent cross/head...

Clear, around 47 degrees ... decent cross/head wind this morning, but not too bad.

Uneventful commute, had a great pace this morning.

Broke out the fleece skull cap for under the helmet. Was...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-14, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

47 and chilly, tried to spit rain on me, but was...

47 and chilly, tried to spit rain on me, but was only a half hearted attempt.

Put on the shoe covers this morning and they made my feet very happy. I also found the base layer gloves that I...
Forum: Commuting
10-03-14, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Congrats ... that's awesome! Woke up to a...

Congrats ... that's awesome!

Woke up to a huge blob of rain over the city that was taking its sweet time moving along. I opted for the car, but was wishing I hadn't. There was a huge accident...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Dude ... nice! I ended up 4,950 nationally,...

Dude ... nice!

I ended up 4,950 nationally, 686 locally.
Forum: Commuting
10-02-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

First commute in a week ... and it was glorious....

First commute in a week ... and it was glorious. Crazy dark though, this time of year. Was also overcast with rain in the forecast, and wet roads from rain overnight. Humid and 61 degrees ... which...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-14, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Two work days this week, zero commutes. I...

Two work days this week, zero commutes.

I couldn't yesterday, because I had to get home ASAP after work. Today I was packed and ready to go, but the stomach bug my GF apparently has caught is...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

An absolutely gorgeous sunrise this morning ......

An absolutely gorgeous sunrise this morning ... one of those mornings where you see it and it reminds you that being up earlier than many, just so you can ride your bike to work, has many rewards.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-14, 07:26 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Beautiful morning for a ride ... and this...

Beautiful morning for a ride ... and this afternoon is supposed to be gorgeous as well. 52 degrees, a little chilly but still ok after I get warmed up.

Yesterday afternoon was fantastic. Sunny...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Warmer than yesterday ... sunnyish and 52. I...

Warmer than yesterday ... sunnyish and 52. I walked out of the house without my jacket and opted not to walk back in. After a mile or so I was warm enough without it.

We're in a ridiculous...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Glad I'm on the bike instead of the highway...

Glad I'm on the bike instead of the highway tonight.

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With a typical 45 minute ride, it's pretty rare that it would take me longer to drive than to ride ... but apparently tonight's the...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-14, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

42 degrees, slight headwind from the north ......

42 degrees, slight headwind from the north ... BRR.

I should have worn my shoe covers for sure, and I need to find the winter golf gloves that I wear under my bike gloves. My fingers were a...
Forum: Commuting
09-18-14, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Ride home last night was blissfully uneventful. ...

Ride home last night was blissfully uneventful.

This morning's ride was ok ... 52 degrees, 10 mph headwind, literally, from door to door and my legs were feeling pretty beat up as this is my...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-14, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

And here's my other current irritant ... cross...

And here's my other current irritant ... cross country teams using the MUP. Listen, I'm all for people using the MUP and I think it's great that young people are active, but their coaches, who turn...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-14, 08:10 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Touche ;)

Touche ;)
Forum: Commuting
09-17-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

There's nothing like the sound of screaching...

There's nothing like the sound of screaching tires behind and to your right to get your attention.

Last night, about a mile from home, I'm riding down a slight downhill, toward a stoplight that...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-14, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

BRISK! Clear and 45 degrees with a slight...

BRISK!

Clear and 45 degrees with a slight headwind. Halfway to downtown I got passed by a guy who said, "Wow, it's a cold one today eh?!" ... so that was kind of cool. Most of the people I pass or...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-14, 08:40 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Challenge accepted!

Challenge accepted!
Forum: Commuting
09-15-14, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

A couple firsts this morning .... first time for...

A couple firsts this morning .... first time for wearing the tights since early this spring and the first morning I had to run my blinkies.

54 degrees, minimal wind. Was the first time on my bike...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

I would have battled that same headwind, which...

I would have battled that same headwind, which also figured into my reluctance. :)
Forum: Commuting
09-11-14, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

I stayed up late watching Cross Vegas ... and it...

I stayed up late watching Cross Vegas ... and it was around 45 this morning and my body just said "no."
Forum: Commuting
09-09-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

:thumb: Glad it's not just me. It's funny too,...

:thumb: Glad it's not just me. It's funny too, because I typically "run hot" even when just sitting, but these days I'm reaching for extra layers as my own layers continue to melt :)

Oh ... and...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-14, 07:16 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Another unremarkable commute. I too got the...

Another unremarkable commute.

I too got the clothes right today. Rather than a long sleeve and a t-shirt I just went with the long sleeve and packed the t-shirt for the ride home tonight :)
...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Since losing almost 30 pounds, I've found it's...

Since losing almost 30 pounds, I've found it's much easier for me to get chilled on cool/cold rides. I'll do the long sleeve layer when it's around 60. And typically reach for the leg/knee warmers...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-14, 11:04 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

It's simply not easy to dress "correctly." Today,...

It's simply not easy to dress "correctly." Today, for instance, I had a long-sleeve base layer under my tech t-shirt. I felt a little warm, but also knew that if I hadn't worn the sleeves I'd feel a...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-14, 07:18 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

The body was protesting this morning, but I...

The body was protesting this morning, but I pushed through.

Was one of those weird mornings where I made all the lights from my house, all the way downtown to the MUP. The only light I missed was...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-14, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

As JPinWI said ... storms here. No ride.

As JPinWI said ... storms here. No ride.
Forum: Commuting
09-03-14, 12:28 PM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Me too ... sunny and almost 80 out

Me too ... sunny and almost 80 out
Forum: Commuting
09-03-14, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Nice, uneventful ride this morning. Sunny and 65....

Nice, uneventful ride this morning. Sunny and 65. Low humidty. Really just about perfect weather wise.
Forum: Commuting
09-02-14, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Had Friday off, and of course Monday, so I...

Had Friday off, and of course Monday, so I finally got back to it today.

Excellent ride ... 67 degrees, a little muggy, not much wind. And I earned my platinum badge in the National Bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-14, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

I've been in a training class all week ... and...

I've been in a training class all week ... and two people so far have come down with what seems to be a cold of some sort. I felt a little "hinky" also and all but forced myself to ride today (and...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-14, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

It's my Friday :) Didn't want to get out of...

It's my Friday :)

Didn't want to get out of bed, but did anyway. Had a very nice, uneventful ride. Slight headwind at times, right around 66 degrees out. Ride home last night was also uneventful....
Forum: Commuting
08-27-14, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Absolutely. :)

Absolutely. :)
Forum: Commuting
08-27-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Not to get too far off track, but I've tried the...

Not to get too far off track, but I've tried the no meds thing too, and for me it just doesn't work.

And there's nothing wrong with it :)
Forum: Commuting
08-27-14, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Been there, done that ... welcome back :)

Been there, done that ... welcome back :)
Forum: Commuting
08-27-14, 07:21 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Beautiful morning, a little chilly at the very...

Beautiful morning, a little chilly at the very outset, but I warmed up quick. 66 degrees, ever so slight headwind.

Last night's ride home was fine, save for a couple of moments on the MUP. Was...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-14, 07:04 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Nice ride this morning ... 72, sunny, a little...

Nice ride this morning ... 72, sunny, a little muggy but not unbearable.

Been somewhat plagued with flats the past two weeks, found out this last flat was because the patch I put on the tube came...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-14, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Must be something in the air lately ... I had a...

Must be something in the air lately ... I had a valve go bad also. This was last Thursday.

Replaced the tube, didn't air it up enough and came up with a snake bite puncture on Tuesday.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-14, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Umm, foggy. 72 degrees with I'd guess a 70 degree...

Umm, foggy. 72 degrees with I'd guess a 70 degree dew point. I had to sit up four or five times, to ride no handed and wipe my glasses off.

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In fact, it was so foggy/humid that I had...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-14, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Sunny, 69 degrees, light wind from the side ... a...

Sunny, 69 degrees, light wind from the side ... a nice commute this morning.

Last night, however ... urgh. It's my own fault, but I had a flat on the ride home. My second flat in as many...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Most teenagers don't know middle aged bike...

Most teenagers don't know middle aged bike commuters, so I'm sure it wasn't anything like you're suggesting.

Plus, I saw the kids, they stuck out like a sore thumb, and there were four of them,...
Forum: Commuting
08-19-14, 07:03 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Love that first commute back after a few days...

Love that first commute back after a few days off. The legs feel so fresh :)

Back at it today, odd sight that is likely a follow up to the assault that happened on the MUP last Friday. Saw an...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-14, 08:19 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

Great question. Like spivonious, I make eye...

Great question. Like spivonious, I make eye contact too, and don't dawdle. But I wonder if they like "rushed" him or something, maybe knocking him off his bike while he rode past? There aren't a lot...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-14, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,561
Posted By ill.clyde

No ride today ... had my kids this weekend and...

No ride today ... had my kids this weekend and Sunday morning came around and they all asked if they could stay an extra day (sure makes me feel awesome when they ask that!). After asking their mom...
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