A Nip in the Air Today
10-01-09, 08:20 AM
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A Nip in the Air Today
Today was the first day I wore my leather gloves and a hat. Yeah, I skipped the past two rainy days. Anyhow, it felt nice. My rosy cheeks are back, I made a couple impressive snot rockets (yeah, it's allergy season, too), and I had the MUP to myself. The walnuts are dropping, amongst other items, so I'm on the look out. But it was a beautiful sunrise.
I'm looking forward to the leaves changing in the next few weeks.
I'm looking forward to the leaves changing in the next few weeks.
10-01-09, 08:57 AM
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Cool here in DC... 47 when I left in the AM. Still in shorts and short-sleeves for the commute (just threw on a second tee shirt). Was a little chilly for the first mile or two, but by the end of my commute, I was very comfortable. Love the cooler fall weather and looking forward to my first full winter of commuting in a few months (well as wintry as one might consider DC...)
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First day of studded-tires-season for me today, the ground was completely white this morning and the roads were icy.
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10-01-09, 09:35 AM
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Phoenix Arizona Version Here....first day of comuting in 83 degree weather...the air is clear and crisp...gotta love change of seasons...
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Yah, it was cooler than usual in Tucson too. I was a little chilly in my sleeveless jersey for the first couple miles.
Still sweaty by the time I got to work though...
Still sweaty by the time I got to work though...
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Today was the first day I wore my leather gloves and a hat. Yeah, I skipped the past two rainy days. Anyhow, it felt nice. My rosy cheeks are back, I made a couple impressive snot rockets (yeah, it's allergy season, too), and I had the MUP to myself. The walnuts are dropping, amongst other items, so I'm on the look out. But it was a beautiful sunrise.
10-01-09, 11:15 AM
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Widespread frost here, the thermometer on the house read 32*F, on my bike it was at about 25*F.
I actually wore my jacket and lined pants this morning.
Supposed to be 65*F this afternoon, but it's already 1:15 and it's only 55.
I actually wore my jacket and lined pants this morning.
Supposed to be 65*F this afternoon, but it's already 1:15 and it's only 55.
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Definitely chilly here too at 62F. You can see this was quite a drop from the previous morning at 80F.
10-01-09, 11:23 AM
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Third day of mid-40s mornings in North Alabama. I've added a sweatshirt to my shorts and tee. It's still mid-70s for the ride home so the sweatshirt has to come off.
I'm not a fan of cold weather so I'll be switching to cycling-specific, cold weather gear soon.
I'm not a fan of cold weather so I'll be switching to cycling-specific, cold weather gear soon.
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A Nip in the Air Today
Notably nippy here in Boston; I wore an extra layer the first time since about our chillly May. Had a headwind and felt sluggish, but I'm not worried; I rode a self-satisfying century last Saturday. Unfortunately, my training effect will dissipate with the oncoming cold weather. 
10-01-09, 02:27 PM
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Cool here in DC... 47 when I left in the AM. Still in shorts and short-sleeves for the commute (just threw on a second tee shirt). Was a little chilly for the first mile or two, but by the end of my commute, I was very comfortable. Love the cooler fall weather and looking forward to my first full winter of commuting in a few months (well as wintry as one might consider DC...)
10-01-09, 02:35 PM
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Chilly in UT as well. 30 - 35 this morning + windchill. Good morning. Lots better than sitting in a car.
10-01-09, 02:45 PM
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Chilly in Sunnyvale CA as well, around 51 this morning. I thought I can get away with it with light gloves, leg warmers and a light wind jacket. By the time I got to work my feet and hands were numb from the cold. Windchill factor "blows".
10-01-09, 03:33 PM
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45 this am in Indy. Long sleeve shirt with nylon vest. Relaxed fit tights.
Doesn't feel nippy to me until we get down into the 30's.
Doesn't feel nippy to me until we get down into the 30's.
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It does feel like fall, but also feels nice. I just ride a little harder to help break the morning chill.
I'm starting to get those you rode today looks again!
I'm starting to get those you rode today looks again!
10-01-09, 04:57 PM
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nice and cool.
but the drivers were nuts. I got more buzzes and right hooks then ever. I thought people drive crazily in the *summer!*
It was the first day that I broke out my new thrift shop bright green wool sweater. It must have been like a red cape to a bull. Even a cop ran me out of a left turn lane at a red light!
But whatever. I enjoyed the ride despite it all. One nice deep breath of that air canceled out any of that!
but the drivers were nuts. I got more buzzes and right hooks then ever. I thought people drive crazily in the *summer!*
It was the first day that I broke out my new thrift shop bright green wool sweater. It must have been like a red cape to a bull. Even a cop ran me out of a left turn lane at a red light!But whatever. I enjoyed the ride despite it all. One nice deep breath of that air canceled out any of that!
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It was almost 50 degrees this morning when I went on my 'get out of the house or die' ride.
Yesterday I bought a set of knee warmers, after about a mile I found that they really ought
to be called lower thigh warmers, I had to stop and pull'em up well over the knee...
I also wore a light wind breaker.
When I returned home after 20 miles I was 'drippy'...
Jerry
Yesterday I bought a set of knee warmers, after about a mile I found that they really ought
to be called lower thigh warmers, I had to stop and pull'em up well over the knee...
I also wore a light wind breaker.
When I returned home after 20 miles I was 'drippy'...
Jerry
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What is this "nip" of which you speak. It was in the 90s here in South Texas today. Strong southerly wind to boot. Send some of that weather down here!
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It was the first truly chilly day of the season here this morning too. The official temp was 49F when I left the house this morning but with a brutal 30mph wind that made it feel closer to 30. Wasn't dressed for it but felt pretty good by about the second mile though. Almost 6pm now and about to leave the office and it's a very nice 63 outside with a much more pleasant 7mph breeze.
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It was high 40's on my way into work and high 30's on my way home. The temprature over the last week jumped from highs in the lower 70's to highs in the mid 50's. It's okay, I still have my winter gear from last winter. Though I did just buy two Merino wool blend long sleeves.
10-01-09, 08:24 PM
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I didn't ride today, but I did yesterday and wore the leg part of my convertible pants and my vest for the first time since spring. Felt weird, but good.
10-01-09, 09:49 PM
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Chilly for me in NYC. First day of knee warmers both ways as well first day of vest over jersey in any direction.