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Old 02-06-07 | 07:40 AM
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Aborted Ride



I was feeling much better today and was eager to ride, after having missed out Friday and Monday. But, today was still colder than I've ever ridden in (it was -5 F at my house) so I wore ski goggles, which several have recommended here.

I'm peddling along and doing ok but the goggles fog up. I give it time as riding at higher speeds can clear that up. Well, they just got foggier as the hot air from my baclava got in there. So I tried tightening the strap and riding some more. No good. I tried loosening them up and no good. I went home, hopped in my car and came to work dejected.

I've always wondered what all the hullabalou was here on the issue of fogging up glasses/goggles. Now I know! I usually just wear normal sunglasses, with a clear lense in the winter. They will fog up at intersections but clear once I ride. I've never had a problem. But, this was ridiculous! I couldn't see!

As it turns out, I was overdressed again anyhow. I also wore my winter coat. I will try that with just a tee under it next time. I've got to experiment with this.
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