Originally Posted by
baron von trail
One word sums up the commute: Cold.
Jacket morning, first time I wore one since early April. Wearing only shorts went OK though. But, I chose not to wear toe covers...bad idea. My toes complained bitterly about 1/2 an hour into the ride. Fingers were fine, although they too were a bit chilled.
At least I was smart enough to put on ear protection. So, I must have learned something over the years.
Yesterday, 7C/45F and today, 5C/41F, were mild enough that I've officially put away my tights. However, yesterday and today, I wore long cross-country ski socks that, although they're long enough to be pulled up over my knees, I rolled them down to just below my knees and I was comfortable. I'm looking forward to when those can be put away in the "winter box".
Fastest commute yet, 24.0kmh/14.9mph over 20km/12.4mi, 50'03". It could have been faster I think because I had some slight headwinds but I'm happy and feeling great.