How was the commute today? Continued.
#6776
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From: Alexandria, VA
Bikes: Trek 830 Mountain Track Drop bar conversion

I had another good ride in. Not sure if it was just an unusually good day or what, but I went at a pretty good clp on the commute this morning. Whatever the reason, I'm not complaining. Made good time, felt good, and had fun. Still humid, but a tad cooler and comfortable this morning. Real relief comes tomorrow. Finally should be back to more seasonable temperatures!
#6777
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
AdamDZ - nice rainbow video! thanks for sharing!
#6778
0C/32F, a little foggy. Not the pea-soup stuff like in South Puget Sound, but enough to make my glasses misty. Streets were wet, and a little icy in spots, but I did okay.
On the way in, I logged my 2000th commuting mile for 2010. On the way home, I'll pass 3000 overall miles for the year. Still six more commutes until I reach my goal of 5000 overall kilometers (3107 miles).
On the way in, I logged my 2000th commuting mile for 2010. On the way home, I'll pass 3000 overall miles for the year. Still six more commutes until I reach my goal of 5000 overall kilometers (3107 miles).
#6779
Stealing Spokes since 82'
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,875
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From: Boy-z, Ideeeho
Bikes: The always reliable kuwie
nice morning 49f not much wind to speak of.
#6781
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,896
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From: Raleigh, NC
Bikes: Waterford RST-22, Bob Jackson World Tour, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Soma Saga, De Bernardi SL, Specialized Sequoia
Another unseasonably warm day in NC, like just about the entire year. Temps have been in the 70s during my morning commute all week, nearly 30 degrees above normal for the date. That's been nice but it's also been extremely humid with persistent headwinds, so it's mostly a wash. It's supposed to be much cooler and more seasonable tomorrow, which I prefer. Somehow I've managed to bike commute nearly every day without getting caught in the rain despite a lot of storms.
#6782
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: seattle, too many links
Bikes: fixed gear recumbent trike
i was stuck behind a garbage truck for a few miles this morning....
#6783
Ran to work this morning. Fairly warm with drizzle and a breeze. I was watching the bike commuters and was struck by how overdressed they all looked in jackets and rainpants. If I wear that getup above about 4c, I turn into a squelchy swamp-monster in about five minutes.
#6784
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Joined: Sep 2010
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Keep with it... it's not as bad as people make it out to be. I used to ride in freezing temps, but that was years ago, I haven't done it since I started commuting this summer. I'm looking forward to the challenge myself.
This morning, there's lightning going nuts outside, thundering constantly. Hate to wuss out, but I'm not sure I want to ride through a full-on thunderstorm just yet.
I got caught in the rain yesterday on the way home, it wasn't too bad (wasn't cold, though, that helped)
This morning, there's lightning going nuts outside, thundering constantly. Hate to wuss out, but I'm not sure I want to ride through a full-on thunderstorm just yet.
I got caught in the rain yesterday on the way home, it wasn't too bad (wasn't cold, though, that helped)
#6785
Beautiful day in Annapolis, stopped on the bridge crossing the Severn River to snap a pic of the Naval Academy and many boats out...
#6786
Born Again Pagan
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,241
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From: Southwestern Ontario
Bikes: Schwinn hybrid, Raleigh MTB
#6787
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 8,896
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From: Raleigh, NC
Bikes: Waterford RST-22, Bob Jackson World Tour, Ritchey Breakaway Cross, Soma Saga, De Bernardi SL, Specialized Sequoia
Great commute this morning, after a week of warm, wet and muggy weather. Yesterday morning I was boasting about successfully dodging showers all week, and of course the weather gods paid me back with a storm right about the time I normally leave work. So I hung around the office for an extra hour waiting for the rain to clear, as it was really pouring. The rain quit by the time I left, so I had yet another commute on wet roads this week. Overnight the weather finally cleared, and it was cool, clear and dry this morning with even a bit of a tailwind. To top it all off, I passed 3,000 miles commuting for the year this week.
#6788
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Overland Park, KS
Bikes: 1999 Giant TCR 2T 2009 Giant Cypress DX 2015 Giant Anyroad 1
34° this morning but for the first time all week there was no wind. I was dressed properly so I was quite comfortable.
Should be close to 70° for the ride home this afternoon. Gotta love our midwestern weather.
Should be close to 70° for the ride home this afternoon. Gotta love our midwestern weather.
#6789
Belt drive!
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Burlington, Vermont
Bikes: 2011 Trek Soho DLX
46F and rain. Tailwind. Not too bad. I heard the neighborhood's wild turkeys clucking in the woods when I left.
Friday!
Friday!
#6790
Cooler, but dry and rather nice morning. Another shot of the same spot where I get off of the Williamsburg Bridge on the Manhattan side. It was a bit earlier and darker so, obviously, this shot is Photoshopped a little 

#6792
Wow a bit chilly this morning compared to yesterday! And once again I get the headwind. This morning I was surprised to see about 150 Army cadets/recruits (not sure) doing calesthenics and marching on the East plaza of the Capitol buiding around 6:45ish--shorts and tshirts in the cold!
#6793
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Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Antioch, IL
Bikes: Giant Defy Advanced 0, Rivendell- Sam Hillborne, Montague folding bike.
Weather report said 33f, I don't believe it. felt much colder. Fingers just thawed enouigh to type this.
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#6794
On a Mission from God
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,009
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From: Thibodaux, LA
Bikes: '10 Surly LHT, Rat-rod Klunker, '82 Peugeot PH12 Centennial
Nice shots, Adam! That is beautiful!
Finally had a cold front come through after all the rain yesterday, temps went from 75F down to 45F in the morning. Good thing I just bought some long-sleeve shirts and a wool beanie to put under the helmet! My hands and knees were a bit chilled when I got in to work, might need to break out the leg warmers and an extra pair of gloves.
I love the cold weather!!
Finally had a cold front come through after all the rain yesterday, temps went from 75F down to 45F in the morning. Good thing I just bought some long-sleeve shirts and a wool beanie to put under the helmet! My hands and knees were a bit chilled when I got in to work, might need to break out the leg warmers and an extra pair of gloves.
I love the cold weather!!
#6795
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Monson, MA
Bikes: Catrike Trail Recumbent trike
Good commute in at 44F and partly cloundy with no wind. Had to break out the gloves again now that the cooler weather is back. My good cyclocomputer is trashed, so I'm using the old one. It was a little off so I need to recalibrate it.
#6796
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From: Alexandria, VA
Bikes: Trek 830 Mountain Track Drop bar conversion
A pain in the arse of a headwind (20 mph w/ gusts to 30+), but finally cool and crisp again (temp in the high 40s F). Enjoyed the ride.
Looking forward to the ride home w/ that same wind at my back! The spoils of this morning's efforts, I suppose...
Looking forward to the ride home w/ that same wind at my back! The spoils of this morning's efforts, I suppose...
#6797
Old, but not really wise
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 814
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From: Fairfax, VA commuting to Washington DC
Bikes: 2010 Kona Dew Drop (the daily driver),'07 Specialized Roubaix (the sports car), '99 ish Kona NuNu MTB (the SUV), Schwinn High Plains (circa 1992?) (the beater)
Wow a bit chilly this morning compared to yesterday! And once again I get the headwind. This morning I was surprised to see about 150 Army cadets/recruits (not sure) doing calesthenics and marching on the East plaza of the Capitol buiding around 6:45ish--shorts and tshirts in the cold!
Anyway, as to my ride this morning: My thermometer said 51 when I got on the bike, and I very much enjoyed the cooler temps. I didn't notice the wind so much as others have mentioned (I thought the ride home last night was worse) but I did choose to put a light wind layer over my long sleeve T, and wore full finger gloves. I stuck to shorts, though. So many folks wearing full length tights, neck gaiters, etc...
#6798
GATC

Joined: Jul 2006
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From: south Puget Sound
45F, sunny, clammy
began the day w/ 6 yr old on trail-a-bike, 2 x 30# panniers, and a 20# backpack, but that part was short. Dumped kid and cargo at school, then rode fixie out to work, no time to cool down, off to meetings
began the day w/ 6 yr old on trail-a-bike, 2 x 30# panniers, and a 20# backpack, but that part was short. Dumped kid and cargo at school, then rode fixie out to work, no time to cool down, off to meetings
#6799
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Burnaby BC, Canada
Bikes: Velosport Appalache 15
Desperately wanted a bike ride today. Dropped my son off at daycare, drove home and hooked up the TAB so I can bring him home by bike. I rode to work on the short route and really enjoyed it! Decided not to spend the day as Sweaty Bike Commuter Guy. Not quite an award winning Halloween costume.
#6800
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From: Warwick, UK
Bikes: 2000-something 3 speed commuter, 1990-something Raleigh Scorpion
Ended up in the middle of a spontaneous convoy of bikes on the way home today. A few of us ended up riding behind each other leaving campus, then at the junction with the main road two more cyclists were following each other, so we all fell in step behind them, drafting each other, except for a guy on a racing bike who felt the need to pass us all with great effort.




