Originally Posted by
TiHabanero
I really do wish I could acclimate to the cooler temps of fall. Overnight lows of 40 degrees is fine, however waking up and riding in 45-60 degree temps is just too much. I do prefer 80-90 degree temps! Not as easy to sleep, but if the ride is long enough, sleep comes regardless.
Gosh I'm the exact opposite, in 80s is where my biking energy really starts to fade, worse in 90s. 45 is a bit cold but fine for me if dry, though my eyes water a lot as my sunglasses don't wrap around. This summer has been the best in at least 10 years, close to 20. Temps in the 70s, overcast in 60s I liked even better as I don't need long sleeves or sunscreen for my shorter rides, low humidity. Typical summer draught, little rain. A big change from recent years in Seattle where we had 115F a few years ago, this year was like the long-ago past in this area.
Oh and I grew up in MI. My dad went south NOV-APR for decades after retiring. I hate the temps and humidity in the south. Had to go to FLA one August, stepped out of the airport at 06:00 a.m. and the humidity was like hitting a wall. I miss real winters, but at least here I can go to the mountains if I want snow.