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Old 03-25-08 | 12:08 PM
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Bikes: 2009 Specialized Roubaix Pro; 2009 Specialized Tricross Sport; 2009 Specialized Rockhopper 29er Comp; 2006 Flyte Arsenal; 2001 Bianchi Reparto Corse Boron XL; 2007 Raleigh One Way; 1986 Raleigh Alyeska Touring

Originally Posted by TheatreME
I have so much respect for winter commuters now. I caught the bug over this past year in Florida (warm and flat) but today unexpectedly I walk out for my commute in jeans and a t shirt and its 48 F with a headwind the whole 5 miles in. I got a hoodie, but I had no gloves of any kind (I live in Florida!!!!) I warmed up and I now know why some people live in the drops. Headwinds can kill you. My hat is off to people who live up north.

-E
It all depends on what you're acclimated to. If it actually hits the forecast 51 today here in Ohio I'd be ecstatic. It's climbing, but slowly, and spring has been a long time coming.

Headwinds make you stronger, it's the crosswinds that can kill ya.
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