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Old 08-13-12 | 06:52 AM
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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
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Old 08-13-12 | 07:02 AM
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I was actually a bit chilled this morning, at about 60 degrees! First time that's happened since winter ended,
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Old 08-13-12 | 07:50 AM
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Perfect temperature this morning.
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Old 08-13-12 | 10:55 AM
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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.
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Old 08-13-12 | 11:08 AM
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60F, sunny, nice.
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Old 08-13-12 | 03:59 PM
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Perfect.
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Old 08-13-12 | 04:45 PM
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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
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Old 08-13-12 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by virre
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
are there any big climbs in Stockholm? The largest hills I encountered were on Söder, Götgatan, in particular.
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Old 08-14-12 | 12:13 AM
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About a billion degrees.
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Old 08-14-12 | 01:51 AM
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getting cooler already, it seems. long daylight, which is nice and the beer/food on the ride home is flowing
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Old 08-14-12 | 02:17 AM
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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!
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Old 08-14-12 | 04:32 AM
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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.
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Old 08-14-12 | 05:53 AM
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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.
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Old 08-14-12 | 05:56 AM
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63F/17C and pleasant. Light traffic. We got a break from the heat and humidity, finally.
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Old 08-14-12 | 07:14 AM
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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.
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Old 08-14-12 | 07:21 AM
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Nice ride in. sunny and cool.
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Old 08-14-12 | 09:27 AM
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Sunny weather around 70 degrees.
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Old 08-14-12 | 09:41 AM
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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.
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Old 08-14-12 | 09:45 AM
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55F and sunny. Been riding the LHT, too much cargo for a shoulder bag.
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Old 08-14-12 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by noisebeam
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.
Ouch! How long is your commute? I've been wondering if I could deal with the predicted hundred + degree days forecast for Thursday and Friday this week.
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Old 08-14-12 | 11:12 AM
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Ouch! How long is your commute? I've been wondering if I could deal with the predicted hundred + degree days forecast for Thursday and Friday this week.
11.2mi home.
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Old 08-14-12 | 11:16 AM
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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
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Old 08-14-12 | 11:23 AM
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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.
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Old 08-14-12 | 12:08 PM
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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.
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Old 08-14-12 | 01:45 PM
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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!
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