2012 - How Was the Commute Today?
#2451
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Stockholm, Sweden
Bikes: Merrida Crossway Striker
I found a quicker way to work, I am not sure if it is quicker home though. The problem is still the roadworks.
But this was was nice, it is probably only better when I don't have to get the post for work in the morning.
One big uphill climb but it's just about what I tolerate so it is a good challenge and good exercise
But this was was nice, it is probably only better when I don't have to get the post for work in the morning.
One big uphill climb but it's just about what I tolerate so it is a good challenge and good exercise
#2452
I was actually a bit chilled this morning, at about 60 degrees! First time that's happened since winter ended,
#2453
ouate de phoque
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,781
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From: La Prairie, Qc, Canada
Bikes: Bianchi, Nakamura,Opus
Perfect temperature this morning.
#2454
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Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,965
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From: Falls City, OR
Bikes: 2012 Salsa Fargo 2, Rocky Mountain Fusion, circa '93
55 degrees and dark when I left the house. By the time I topped the ridge dawn was trying to happen, but it was too hazy to see the Cascades. Nice ride though. I've had too many days off from work and was driving the days I did work, so this is my first bike commute in a couple of weeks.
#2456
just ride
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 485
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From: North Idaho
Bikes: '15 Scott Speedster 20
Perfect.
#2457
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Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 635
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From: Washington, DC
Bikes: CAAD10 5, Trek 1000 Alpha Series
gorgeous weather riding in this morning. almost felt cold. didn't get a chance to cool down before changing though so i was the sweaty dude at work
#2458
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 8,543
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From: England / CPH
Bikes: 2010 Cube Acid / 2013 Mango FGSS
I found a quicker way to work, I am not sure if it is quicker home though. The problem is still the roadworks.
But this was was nice, it is probably only better when I don't have to get the post for work in the morning.
One big uphill climb but it's just about what I tolerate so it is a good challenge and good exercise
But this was was nice, it is probably only better when I don't have to get the post for work in the morning.
One big uphill climb but it's just about what I tolerate so it is a good challenge and good exercise
#2459
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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
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From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
About a billion degrees.
#2460
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From: England / CPH
Bikes: 2010 Cube Acid / 2013 Mango FGSS
getting cooler already, it seems. long daylight, which is nice and the beer/food on the ride home is flowing
#2461
cool and devoid of the humidity this early morning. been getting into work by 5am so missing sunrise but the stars and moon are in full effect. makes me want to listen to an astronomy podcast. loving the lack of rain to boot!
#2462
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Columbia, Maryland
Bikes: Trek 820 mtb, A no name red steel pipe bike, my commuter
A good ride in and light sprinkle at 74f (23c). Nothing got wet, and that is good as it is supposed to rain most of the day. I have had at least one drenching day for each of the last 3 weeks.
#2463
I got soaked coming in, but it was a warm soaking.
Interesting site in the elevator this morning on the way out: A guy gets in with an FBI hat, badge...and a bag of bullets.
Interesting site in the elevator this morning on the way out: A guy gets in with an FBI hat, badge...and a bag of bullets.
#2464
Belt drive!
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,614
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From: Burlington, Vermont
Bikes: 2011 Trek Soho DLX
63F/17C and pleasant. Light traffic. We got a break from the heat and humidity, finally.
#2465
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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
Took the first ride yesterday on my newest commuter bike, a Gunnar Sport. All went well, and it should be a great bike for commuting since it has room for larger tires and mounts for fenders and racks. However, I rode my other commuter bike today because I haven't had time to install fenders on the Gunnar yet and the forecasters are calling for a 30-40% chance of afternoon storms. That turned out to be a problem because my other bike started having shifting problems on the way to work this morning, with chain jumping between gears on both the crank and the cassette. I've never had that problem before, but assume it is a cable issue. Hopefully I'll be able to make it home this afternoon without calling my wife for a rescue.
#2466
ouate de phoque
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,781
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From: La Prairie, Qc, Canada
Bikes: Bianchi, Nakamura,Opus
Nice ride in. sunny and cool.
#2468
Arizona Dessert

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 15,029
Likes: 2,170
From: AZ
Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix, Lemond Poprad. Retired: Jamis Sputnik, Centurion LeMans Fixed, Diamond Back ascent ex
I measured the temp of the water in my water bottle when I got home yesterday at 4pm and it was 117F. I used a calibrated thermometer. Despite the warmth of the water it was better than none for the last few miles home. It started at 32F packed with ice cubes when I left work.
The high temp was only 115F, but I suspect the water gets hotter from sun and the heat radiating from the 167F pavement.
The high temp was only 115F, but I suspect the water gets hotter from sun and the heat radiating from the 167F pavement.
#2469
GATC

Joined: Jul 2006
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From: south Puget Sound
55F and sunny. Been riding the LHT, too much cargo for a shoulder bag.
#2470
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Falls City, OR
Bikes: 2012 Salsa Fargo 2, Rocky Mountain Fusion, circa '93
I measured the temp of the water in my water bottle when I got home yesterday at 4pm and it was 117F. I used a calibrated thermometer. Despite the warmth of the water it was better than none for the last few miles home. It started at 32F packed with ice cubes when I left work.
The high temp was only 115F, but I suspect the water gets hotter from sun and the heat radiating from the 167F pavement.
The high temp was only 115F, but I suspect the water gets hotter from sun and the heat radiating from the 167F pavement.
#2471
Arizona Dessert

Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 15,029
Likes: 2,170
From: AZ
Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix, Lemond Poprad. Retired: Jamis Sputnik, Centurion LeMans Fixed, Diamond Back ascent ex
#2472
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Joined: Feb 2012
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Been pushing it in the morning. Avg speed this morning was 12.5mph...up from <10mph when I first started commuting.
Air in tires + angry industrial music = faster commute
Air in tires + angry industrial music = faster commute
#2473
This morning, I had to stop and wait 7 minutes (!) for a freight train, but it turned out okay. The delay ate into the 15-20 minute cushion I give myself to cool down and dress at work before I start, but I still made it and was at my desk working at 9am. And... I had my third best rolling time ever on a morning commute. Must have been the rest I got waiting on that train that gave me energy for the last 2 miles or something.
Anyways, it was nice weather, and the train delay was not a big deal.
Anyways, it was nice weather, and the train delay was not a big deal.
#2474
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Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 4,144
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From: Burnaby, BC
I went on a very difficult ride this weekend, 340 kms and 5000+m of climbing. It took 17 hours.
I took a few days off to let my legs heal, and today on the way in I felt insanely strong. I was flying, got to work in 38 minutes without even trying. Takes me 45 most days.
I took a few days off to let my legs heal, and today on the way in I felt insanely strong. I was flying, got to work in 38 minutes without even trying. Takes me 45 most days.
#2475
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,053
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From: Alexandria, VA
Bikes: Trek 830 Mountain Track Drop bar conversion
First commute on drop bars this morning! Finished the conversion project this morning just as it was time to roll out. Had some issues getting the indexed shifting on my Ultegra bar end shifters sorted, but all is good now. I'm digging the new setup so far, although it's going to take some getting used to. Easily felt one gear faster than I used to be with my trekking bars. Drops were surprisingly comfortable.
Looking forward to some good miles heading home!
Looking forward to some good miles heading home!




