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Old 02-11-08 | 08:44 AM
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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)

Originally Posted by MattRennick
-28 with the windchill. full face mask today, kids!
Agreed! Even on my short commute in, I could feel my moustache+breath freezing up on my lip again. Last night was the full-on white beard buildup on my balaclava, the whole mouth/nose area being frozen clumps by the time I got home - I didn't get chance to take a pic, but I impressed myself

Surprised it was snowing somewhat at this colder temp, really didn't think that could happen with it being so cold. Lots of big patches of hardpacked snow/ice on King too, just gotta watch for it though and all is well.

Had my first real oops on the fixed gear today, tried to coast approaching Sudbury lights and both feet came off the pedals while I was still doing about 40km/h - luckily I just used the brake and got things back under control - I knew well enough to get my feet WELL out of the way
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