Joined: Jan 2009
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From: New York, NY, and High Falls, NY, USA
Bikes: 1962 Rudge Sports, 1971 Raleigh Super Course, 1971 Raleigh Pro Track, 1974 Raleigh International, 1975 Viscount Fixie, 1982 McLean, 1996 Lemond (Ti), 2002 Burley Zydeco tandem
[MENTION=73614]rhm[/MENTION], I call November Deer-smooshed-on-the-road month. I don't know, but maybe it's mating season? I think it's also hunting season. Anyway, I think I see more deer in November than any other month.
Today's commute was HOT! I am definitely going to make myself a chart of temperatures and clothing that works, because I overdressed. I wanted to ride hard today, but I could only do it in short spurts, because I was too hot. Actual temperature was about 45ºF, and the wind was unusually calm.
I wore my new winter gloves for the first time. So far, they seem warm enough, but they are extremely stiff. Shifting gears was a bit slow, and braking required learning a new technique, but I think I'm safe.
Doing deadlifts in my bedroom before riding is extremely energizing. I need to add weights to my barbell to get to the next level.