Winter Bike to Work Day: Friday Feb 12, 2016
02-10-16, 08:39 AM
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Winter Bike to Work Day: Friday Feb 12, 2016
02-10-16, 09:44 AM
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Great snowy day to ride to work today in IA. I enjoyed the ride this morning.
02-10-16, 10:16 AM
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02-10-16, 11:51 AM
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Depends on weather. If it's above 0, I'm going for it! Wanted to today, but was -16 when I got up. I don't have the gear for that kind of cold!
02-10-16, 01:54 PM
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I honestly just meant World winter Ride your bike to work day. I don't think my boss would take too kindly to me riding in naked 
02-10-16, 03:06 PM
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Committed! This is a great idea, I'll be sure to spread it around. Riding in winter isn't that hard once you learn the basics, hopefully this will inspire some people to try it out!
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02-11-16, 12:19 PM
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i am planning on it
that could be awkward and a bit nippy
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Bah. 52 mile round trip, temps in the negative single digits tomorrow morning. I'll admit it. I'm a fair weather bike commuter.
02-11-16, 08:49 PM
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Good morning everyone. 40 minutes of slow riding in -18C/0F. It was fun.
However, I'm glad it was today, this weekend promises lows of -32C/-26F and highs of -21C/-6F.
However, I'm glad it was today, this weekend promises lows of -32C/-26F and highs of -21C/-6F.
02-12-16, 09:44 AM
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ahh good point.. there could be other complications though haha.
what kind of balaclava is that? does it have holes in the front?
i hear you supposed to be a high of 28F tomorrow. IN NORTH CAROLINA!
i did not stop to take a picture but wife took one before i left. 20F and Darkness
i hear you supposed to be a high of 28F tomorrow. IN NORTH CAROLINA!
02-12-16, 09:46 AM
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@jdoff is that motobecane BOris x7 it looks like a fun way to commute.
02-12-16, 09:52 AM
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It is made by CTR but I bought it at Winners so it is not likely a current model. Yes, it does have holes in the front but when I'm huffing and puffing up a hill, more air is forced out the top just below my eyes than through the holes.
I guess it is the same as the current Glacier MTP other than the colour pattern. Glacier MTP ? Chaos Headwear / CTR
I guess it is the same as the current Glacier MTP other than the colour pattern. Glacier MTP ? Chaos Headwear / CTR
02-12-16, 10:24 AM
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@jdoff is that motobecane BOris x7 it looks like a fun way to commute.
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I have put in three 5 km rides with my dogs today ,1:30 am @-22 ,9:30 am@-20 ,and just came back at 2:00 @-20 all with just a jacket and cowboy hat on my single speed fat bike .Unfortunately ,I am retired so unless running my dogs counts as "work" ,I can't get in on the fun .
02-12-16, 01:49 PM
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Pic to follow (I still have to take it!), but yeah, did it again today (usually on days I am not x-c skiing with the club): - 26C/-15F this morning, light wind, a bit of fresh snow onto my favorite snowmobile trail. 27 min fatbike commute (5 km'ish). Too much air pressure in the tires, and dead legs from too many kick laps in the pool this morning - that is why I didn't get home to eat at lunch - !
02-12-16, 11:10 PM
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I biked, but I always bike.
I think it was 7 with a wind chill of -10 most of the day. Headwind in the morning and for a little bit on the way home.
I think it was 7 with a wind chill of -10 most of the day. Headwind in the morning and for a little bit on the way home.
02-13-16, 12:33 AM
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Rode the cruiser in today. My winter bike got sabotaged by my now ex-roommate. I'll post pics once I can figure out how to minimize the size