Nice and sunny this morning, but temps in the mid 30s, and I've lost my beanie. Wasn't cold enough to bring out the Balaclava, so I just toughed it out w/ slightly chilly ears and scalp for the first 10 minutes. Gives my cheeks that nice, ruddy glow... not those... stop checking out my butt!
Nothing special about the ride. Amazing how 10 degrees colder means 1/2 as many cyclists (and runners). But tourist season is going strong, with folks all over the monuments. I think it might be time to find a route that misses the major tourist destinations.
Originally Posted by
daijoubu2k8
Plastic grocery bags are waterproof so just double bag everything you want to stay dry and it won't matter if the pannier is waterproof. Wallets and cellphones go in good quality ziploc bags to be extra sure. From the land of liquid sunshine.
Thanks for the advice -- I will add some plastic bags to my 'gear' bag just in case. I don't ride in rain much, but it is nice to know that if I must, I can.
Originally Posted by
gecho
Maybe I should take their advice and have the freehub replaced as warranty work.
Given their attitudes, I would say do it this way - it might not help anything, but there's some satisfaction as the labor probably comes out of the shop's profit. I'm a mean one!