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Old 10-19-04, 02:54 PM
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Many good suggestions here!

One thing not directly mentioned is that when the temperature drops your body has to redirect some of the energy you were using to pedal to keep your body temperature up. Combine this with a headwind, more clothes (weight), and the extra weight of the pannier load may be a contributing factor.

I know for me, I have been commuting in sub-freezing temperatures the last 2 mornings. My 25 minute commute took 35 minutes yesterday and 30 minutes today. I attribute this to the shorter daylight hours and the colder temperature (and what keeping warm adds to your load). I adjusted last year. I'll adjust this year. So will you as long as you remember the commuter mantra: Bike commuting is about the journey, not the speed. Enjoy the journey. Your body will adapt. Good luck.
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