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Old 01-21-08 | 01:47 PM
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Flimflam
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From: Toronto, ON, Canada

Bikes: 70s Leader Precision w/Shimano 600 (road), IRO Rob Roy (Fixed)

Cool all this weekend and remained cool for this mornings commute in. We have had some really hard gusts, chephy - I rode a few times back/forth across town late on Friday and caught a bunch - the crosswinds across Bloor in the core are crazy, gotta love that wind tunnel effect.

I got properly cold Saturday night/Sunday morning coming home in the -23C windchill temps - only having one pair of socks on was the main cause, as the wind slowly took the heat out of my feet and the last 10 minutes of the ride were pretty uncomfortable - other than that, and some occasional ear pain from them being cold every now and then.

Cool rides, but not a big deal - same three layers as before same very effective at wind blocking and keeping me warm. I made sure to wear my thermal leggings this morning - not so much for the ride in, but certainly the rides tonight.

Gloves I've been using are either Subzero neoprene (diving?) gloves from Canadian Tire ($19.99CAD) or Gordini ski-style gloves from MEC (not sure on cost as they were a gift). Both block wind/water, but I get clammy hands in both from getting hot, which can end up in cold hands from having sweaty gloves in the cold air - other wise no issues at all.

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