What temperature is your ride today?
11-30-19 | 12:00 PM
#2
weapons-grade bolognium
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From: Across the street from Chicago
Bikes: Battaglin Cromor, Ciocc Designer 84, Schwinn Superior 1981
Upper 30's in Chicago, but rain, rain, and more rain. Was hoping to get in one more ride in November. 
Interested to hear how you like the head gear. My wife just got me something similar and I really noticed a difference.
I've been tring to extend the season here and work the corners (Nov, Dec, March, April) a little more.
Interested to hear how you like the head gear. My wife just got me something similar and I really noticed a difference.
I've been tring to extend the season here and work the corners (Nov, Dec, March, April) a little more.
11-30-19 | 01:03 PM
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From: Port Angeles, WA
Bikes: A green one, "Ragleigh," or something.
Probably will get up to 35 at my place, my dark little hollow in the big woods. It's the time of year where only a small patch of my yard gets any sunlight, surrounded by tall trees as I am.
Today's a hiking day; daughter's home from school with a friend and wants to show off the local waterfalls.
Today's a hiking day; daughter's home from school with a friend and wants to show off the local waterfalls.
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● 1971 Grandis SL ● 1972 Lambert Grand Prix frankenbike ● 1972 Raleigh Super Course fixie ● 1973 Nishiki Semi-Pro ● 1979 Motobecane Grand Jubile ●1980 Apollo "Legnano" ● 1984 Peugeot Vagabond ● 1985 Shogun Prairie Breaker ● 1986 Merckx Super Corsa ● 1987 Schwinn Tempo ● 1988 Schwinn Voyageur ● 1989 Bottechia Team ADR replica ● 1990 Cannondale ST600 ● 1993 Technium RT600 ● 1996 Kona Lava Dome ●
11-30-19 | 01:22 PM
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I AM AI
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From: Tucson, AZ
Bikes: 2008 S-Works Roubaix SL, 1979 Raleigh Comp GS, 1978 Schwinn Volare
High 50s today, then high 60s and low 70s through midweek. It's cycling season in AZ! 
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11-30-19 | 01:30 PM
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balaclava
my five y.o. is keeping warm with one like this...
...which has the advantage of several ways to wear it(full face, face exposed, neck warmer only), breathable, fleecy inner surface, but not too bulky.
Found this just now, while searching for a picture...he also loves squids...
Not sure I'd recommend for winter riding...lol.
...which has the advantage of several ways to wear it(full face, face exposed, neck warmer only), breathable, fleecy inner surface, but not too bulky.
Found this just now, while searching for a picture...he also loves squids...
Not sure I'd recommend for winter riding...lol.
11-30-19 | 02:15 PM
#9
Ride, Wrench, Swap, Race
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From: Northern California
Bikes: Cheltenham-Pedersen racer, Boulder F/S Paris-Roubaix, Varsity racer, '52 Christophe, '62 Continental, '92 Merckx, '75 Limongi, '76 Presto, '72 Gitane SC, '71 Schwinn SS, etc.
11-30-19 | 02:20 PM
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From: PDX
Bikes: Merz x 5 + Specialized Merz Allez x 2, Strawberry/Newlands/DiNucci/Ti x3, Gordon, Fuso/Moulton x2, Bornstein, Paisley,1958-74 Paramounts x3, 3rensho, 74 Moto TC, 73-78 Raleigh Pro's x5, Marinoni x2, 1960 Cinelli SC, 1980 Bianchi SC, PX-10 X 2
Turkey day ride was stellar, it was upper 30's, sunny, slight tailwind, only 7.5 miles and I was overdressed so it was all good. 
My thin 2 layer Smartwool merino beanie is the key to the whole program, it works from 50-60 all the way down as far as I go (been good in the mid 20's) with it, amazing.
My thin 2 layer Smartwool merino beanie is the key to the whole program, it works from 50-60 all the way down as far as I go (been good in the mid 20's) with it, amazing.
11-30-19 | 02:22 PM
#11
In Southern California we did have
a cold overnight. ( as the weather presenters noted )
anything under 50 degrees F and I break out the vintage Faux fur lined winter cycling shoes- no perforations- happy, warm feet. A NOS ebay purchase.
long fingered gloves and wool cycling cap - flip skirt over the ears
only the wind to battle
a cold overnight. ( as the weather presenters noted )
anything under 50 degrees F and I break out the vintage Faux fur lined winter cycling shoes- no perforations- happy, warm feet. A NOS ebay purchase.
long fingered gloves and wool cycling cap - flip skirt over the ears
only the wind to battle
11-30-19 | 02:56 PM
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From: Los Angeles
Bikes: 78 Masi Criterium, 68 PX10, 2016 Mercian King of Mercia, Rivendell Clem Smith Jr
40F when I got up this morning. i waited till it was about 48 to go and ride. Spent the first half of the ride reminding myself I need to get some new full finger gloves. After a while it got up to a pleasant mid to high 50s.
Nice snow on all the hilltops.
Nice snow on all the hilltops.
11-30-19 | 04:36 PM
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From: Sunny Sacramento.
Bikes: Soma Saga, pre-disc
I rode East on Bell to Scottsdale Road, and counted 5 trees blocking sidewalks, from the wind a few nights ago.
But it's supposed to warm up nicely for awhile now, and that kinda rain isn't normal for here at all.
Slightly off-topic, I found the Bicycle Cellar, in downtown Scottsdale, and grabbed a new top cap & spacer, for my threadless headset. Long story there, but it's fixed right now. ✌️
11-30-19 | 04:50 PM
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I was able to get about 30 miles in the 26'. It all went real good, lol, forgot about the farm dog that likes to chase at the house. Boy he got good angle, could got me today. The pup slipped on the berm next to the road, startled me good. Right after I took this.
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11-30-19 | 04:53 PM
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From: STP
31 degrees this morning.
Freezing rain and snow.
Rode the Blackborow and brought the Jetboil.
Hot coffee helped. So did Fireball.
Rode down to the end of Minnehaha Falls and fished for walleyes/saugers.
Seventeen fish between us in one hour, so good times.
Six of us, all on fat tires. Cold but fun.
Freezing rain and snow.
Rode the Blackborow and brought the Jetboil.
Hot coffee helped. So did Fireball.
Rode down to the end of Minnehaha Falls and fished for walleyes/saugers.
Seventeen fish between us in one hour, so good times.
Six of us, all on fat tires. Cold but fun.
Last edited by gomango; 11-30-19 at 04:56 PM.
11-30-19 | 07:36 PM
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From: Calgary
A chilly -19C with a wind chill of -26c up here in Calgary. Defo needs balaclava and goggles to commute, and even with toe AND full shoe cover i got some cold toes. My poor old beater single speed Sekine conversion is getting its fair share of brine spray... Next week is back to above 0, it will feel like Spring!
11-30-19 | 09:07 PM
#20
Me duelen las nalgas
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From: Texas
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
I don't mind cold as long as it's humid or even wet. 40s and rainy Thursday but I rode 24 miles round trip to and from a friend's home for turkey day dinner. Coffee and a shot of baijiu to warm up.
But cold dry rides give me sinus headaches. I'll ride occasionally anyway but usually regret it later. My coldest rides have been down to the 20s. I'd get beardcicles. This autumn has been colder than usual for north Texas and I've done a few early morning group rides in the 30s, but can't say I enjoyed it.
Today, Saturday, was nice -- temps in the mid 60s, sunny, but a stiff 15-25 mph wind. The ride to my favorite 6 mile TT route was all headwind, but the actual time trial ride was all tailwind so it was a breeze.
But cold dry rides give me sinus headaches. I'll ride occasionally anyway but usually regret it later. My coldest rides have been down to the 20s. I'd get beardcicles. This autumn has been colder than usual for north Texas and I've done a few early morning group rides in the 30s, but can't say I enjoyed it.
Today, Saturday, was nice -- temps in the mid 60s, sunny, but a stiff 15-25 mph wind. The ride to my favorite 6 mile TT route was all headwind, but the actual time trial ride was all tailwind so it was a breeze.
11-30-19 | 11:05 PM
#21
If I own it, I ride it
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From: Cardinal Country
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70 degrees. I rode in the basement.
12-01-19 | 05:32 AM
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Overdoing projects
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From: Rotterdam, former republic of the Netherlands
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Going to visit a friend in another town for her birthday. It's 4°C (40°F) right now but by the time we go back in the dark it's probably closer to 0-2°C (35°F). Should be a nice ride.
12-01-19 | 07:12 AM
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From: Shady Pines Retirement Fort Wayne, In
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I saw this when I looked outside this morning and went back to bed
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12-01-19 | 09:44 AM
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From: Sunny Sacramento.
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This was the weather here in Phoenix today, exactly. The only real difference was, we got some rain overnight, with more flooding added to what we got the last few days. 🙄
I rode East on Bell to Scottsdale Road, and counted 5 trees blocking sidewalks, from the wind a few nights ago.
I rode East on Bell to Scottsdale Road, and counted 5 trees blocking sidewalks, from the wind a few nights ago.
I guess I got around 40 miles in yesterday, they add up quick when you're not worried about it. 😎
