SICK of this cold weather!
01-30-14, 08:18 PM
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I was forced to spend some time outside today... mostly just standing around. I thought that with all to sub-zero crap we've had around here that 17 degrees would seem warm.
I was mistaken.
However it is supposed to get above freezing soon.... and I am committed to riding!
I was mistaken.
However it is supposed to get above freezing soon.... and I am committed to riding!
01-30-14, 09:36 PM
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always rides with luggage
Send me a plate lunch or three and I will not be angry or jealous. 
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01-31-14, 09:37 AM
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always rides with luggage
Yes. Chicken katsu AND short ribs, please.
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01-31-14, 03:46 PM
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I definitely do use it on longer rides, and absolutely on most every ride I did while in Destin last August.
02-01-14, 02:16 AM
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02-01-14, 02:17 AM
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Can I ***** about the 32* wind chill riding at night in the Bay Area or is that just too goddamn cheeky for a newb?
02-01-14, 10:26 AM
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If you follow the news, it's not Alberta, Minnesota, or New York where pipes are freezing and bursting, it's places like Houston, where building codes don't factor sub freezing conditions.
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02-01-14, 10:50 AM
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It's all relative. To someone who lives where it rarely drops below 59° (15C), near freezing temps feel cold indeed. Also remember that in tropical and sub tropical homes rarely have central heat, and people may not own coats, boots or any winter clothing.
If you follow the news, it's not Alberta, Minnesota, or New York where pipes are freezing and bursting, it's places like Houston, where building codes don't factor sub freezing conditions.
If you follow the news, it's not Alberta, Minnesota, or New York where pipes are freezing and bursting, it's places like Houston, where building codes don't factor sub freezing conditions.
02-01-14, 08:17 PM
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02-01-14, 11:57 PM
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Two things you may consider, even though you might only use them a couple times per year: pogies for the handlebars (presuming you have flat bars, not drops) and shoe covers (I've heard good things about the Pearl Izumi Barriers).
02-02-14, 10:06 AM
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02-03-14, 06:00 AM
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Like most everyone else, I'm sick of this. Compared to last year, I'm 6 days behind on my bike commuting days.
However, now I'm REALLY sick of it. My new Trek Crossrip LTD has arrived at the LBS! We struck a deal on a tire upgrade and are now waiting on those to arrive. Yesterday left us with 5+ inches of snow with a skim of sleet to finish it off. Tomorrow is supposed to bring a 1/4" of ice with more snow on Fri. & the weekend. Enough already!
However, now I'm REALLY sick of it. My new Trek Crossrip LTD has arrived at the LBS! We struck a deal on a tire upgrade and are now waiting on those to arrive. Yesterday left us with 5+ inches of snow with a skim of sleet to finish it off. Tomorrow is supposed to bring a 1/4" of ice with more snow on Fri. & the weekend. Enough already!
02-03-14, 10:03 AM
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We had a super nice day in the 60's on Saturday, but I didn't get to ride at all with all the other stuff I had going on. Then yesterday was rain and freezing rain in the area, temps in the 20's and 30's all this week.
I swear I cannot get a break on the weather timing.
I swear I cannot get a break on the weather timing.
02-03-14, 06:08 PM
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I'm trying to be patient. I've lived in the Midwest all but 4 or 5 years of my life and have never seen anything like this past January: 48" of snow and two separate weeks with wind chills approaching -35. I still managed to get out most days, and I am not thinking of an indoor trainer, perhaps some Nokian Extreme tires, but not an indoor trainer. For once February may seem to be a relief.
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02-03-14, 06:38 PM
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Well it's not as cold as it's been but we got a fair bit of snow again. I'm hoping that the temperature goes above freezing tomorrow and it all begins to melt by Wednesday.
02-03-14, 06:43 PM
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Not quite, more coming Wednesday. Then again (maybe) this weekend. New York is a winter wonderland
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