Originally Posted by
ryanwood
My toes did get cold on my commute yesterday, but it was -11 F with a foot of fresh snow on the ground so it was not unexpected. Luckily my commute is only 7 miles so I get through it pretty quick. The thing most people comment on is my beard, once the temps dip below 20 F it begins to fill with frost and snow and I look like the Yeti for a few minutes after riding.
lol, I get the "Wow, you look like an old man" thing often as well.
Originally Posted by
Artkansas
I just tell them my bike has a built-in heater.
Stealing this one.
Originally Posted by
tjspiel
Show them this:
http://landing.newsinc.com/shared/video.html?freewheel=69016&sitesection=ndnsubss&VID=23317757
It's 135 mile race (3 day limit) in Northern Minnesota. Temps as low as -30 F. They have to haul survival gear, sleeping bags, etc with them. You have to register to read the article but it's not required to watch the video.
My 6 mile commute is like a garden stroll by comparison.
Of course there's no cars to deal with, - just wolves.
There are 2 checkpoints. Not sure how far apart they are but there's nothing much in between except a few shelters. Just making sure you have enough water would require some planning. You either have to bring it with you (and keep it thawed) or be able to start a fire and melt snow.
A guy I work with was in that race. He had a stomach bug though that made him drop out. Apparently the people that work the aid stations dont want you riding when you are vomiting often and without notice...
But as to the "You rode in this?!?!?" question I usually just say something like "yeah, I love this weather. and riding in it makes it even more f***ing awesome than it would have been otherwise".