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01-19-16 | 08:39 AM

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snow_echo_NY

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From: Montpelier VT

Bikes: Scott Genius, Surly Crosscheck, Yuba Mundo cargo, Specialized Dolce Triple (stolen 5/8/15)

the wind this AM was as bad as last Mon and Wed. i decided to wear my Baffin snow boots. no playing around. not in the mood to be cold esp. after a cold day on the hill (skiing) yesterday

however, i should have layered an extra glove (work gloves) and skull cap liner. i wore wool glove liner plus tactile medium weight glove and a double lined fleece skull cap.

BK Bridge report:
it's a bit slippery in spots, some parts due to ice but most parts due to the enormous amt of loose salt left on the bridge. with the wooden slats it's not as bad as the salt has fallen thru but the entrances/exits are full of salt.

definitely need a covering for your face (mouth especially) on the bridge - since there's salt everywhere, with 40 mph gusts it blows right into your mouth. it's beyond nasty.

i'd much prefer dirt.