Originally Posted by
caloso
I can really feel the heat island effect on my morning ride. Lately I'll ride from my house in Curtis Park, through Midtown and Downtown to drop off my bag at my bike locker, then meet my buddy at the American River Bike Trail for a pre-work ride.
When I left the house the thermometer showed 48F. When I got to the parking structure, it felt considerably warmer (more asphalt, fewer trees). Then to the River, where there was a cold mist over the water and trail. It's weird and cool to pass through those micro climates.
Not something you'd notice riding in your car, that's for sure.
Hey! A fellow Sacramento commuter! Well, I'm more of a Citrus Heights and surrounding area rider. Yes, the weather has been very comfy in the morning. I left wearing sweat pants, a light long sleeve shirt, and a light shell. I sweated through it in about 2 miles. The shell went into the pannier and I was comfortable after that.
Lived in Citrus Heights/Sacto area my whole life and I have yet to ride on the American River Bike Trail. A while back, all I heard about was muggers and ******* hanging out there. Probably just the usual media exaggeration.
BTW, I noticed my ride was much warmer this week, which I think is due to the time change. I am riding an hour later than before, even though it's at the same time.