Originally Posted by
SSbalt
10 miles in 85 degrees isn't bad at all if you're fit. However as someone who commuted to work for a time when it was possible - make sure you have a plan B or an understanding boss because as the saying goes "**** happens"(waking up late, flat tire, inclement weather, **** falling off your bike, etc).
It's awesome to do and I miss having the opportunity but don't go selling your car until you've done it for a year+
im smallish and pretty fit. yeah i start at 7:30 and i was gonna leave at 6... not sure if thatd be enough extra time for replacing a tube or whatever. hah i dont own a car anyways. heres the route:
https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=G...&z=12&lci=bike
Originally Posted by
Mumonkan
10 miles aint **** man. I choose to do 12 miles instead of 5 because i want to ride more.
Im also riding in 25 degree weather with 30 mph winds and carrying 40 pounds of crap in my bag
Id kill for 85 degrees and no wind right now
do not use powder. If your taint really bothers you get some chamois and some bag balm
word, i ride in zero degree weather with a heavy-ass backpack a lot in super winds. its gnarly.
so if i get the non-padded real goatskin leather chamois/merino wool shorts + some bag balm or whatever else is recommended then the padded/non-padded factor doesnt really matter? is it more about the friction or what? i still feel like i'd need some padding, but i want a cheap black classic saddle