Old 12-11-09 | 11:01 PM
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joejack951
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From: Wilmington, DE

Bikes: 2016 Hong Fu FM-079-F, 1984 Trek 660, 2005 Iron Horse Warrior Expert, 2009 Pedal Force CX1, 2016 Islabikes Beinn 20 (son's)

Nothing like deciding to extend your ride by 10 miles because you feel so great (due to riding with a 20mph tailwind) only to turn around and realize you're about to average 10mph less on the way home because of the wind. Ugh. I prefer to ride into the wind to start as it's always more satisfying to end a ride with a tailwind IME. As to wind chills, I don't feel that much of a difference between 25F and 0F. At those temps, the only skin I have exposed is my nose (otherwise I fog my glasses immediately which then turns to frost). My toes my get cold a little quick though. I did 60 commuting miles over the past two days with windchills between 9F and 20F (temps between 24F and 32F). Great cycling weather, provided you have the right clothing.
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