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Originally Posted by baron von trail
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This still makes no sense. We all know that air which is less dense is colder, ...
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 18441928)
I want to give respect to @jamesdak for the amazing dripping nose icicle. That thing is like what, two inches long? Awesome!
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Originally Posted by GerryinHouston
(Post 18441751)
Hot air rises, as any hot air balloon knows. So, it is less dense than cold air...
Because of the lower pressure [at high altitude], the air expands as it rises, which causes it to cool. Thus, high altitude air is cold, which causes a characteristic alpine climate. This climate dramatically affects the ecology at high altitude. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altitude |
When I lived in Idaho, I just put on a snowmobile suit, fur lined gloves, and a pair of mukluks when it got cold. Oh, for a hat, I used a WW II type "bomber" cap with the furry flaps.
I dislike being cold. |
The secret to making winter riding fun for me was to throw out all expectations of performance. I don't even put the computer on the bike (screen goes blank around 0F anyway) and my HR monitor goes under the cuffs and inside the Bar Mitts. I just ride hard enough to feel myself breathing heavily and enjoy the scenery until my toes get cold. On my mutt bike in full winter dress I average about 12 mph for an hour or two on snowy roads. Still a whole lot more fun than the indoor trainer. I log my rides with Ride with GPS but the phone stays in an inside pocket and I don't look at it until I get home.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 18441928)
I want to give respect to @jamesdak for the amazing dripping nose icicle. That thing is like what, two inches long? Awesome!
The tough days are when you blink and your eyelashes freeze together. Now that's a problem.:lol: |
jamesdak,
According to "The Rules" you are badass, no bones about it. Even if you are comfortable riding in those temps, not many here do, or will. We have a few folks living in AK, that ride no matter what, as members here, they get my vote for ironmen. Kudos for riding, period. Bill |
Originally Posted by qcpmsame
(Post 18443290)
jamesdak,
According to "The Rules" you are badass, no bones about it. Even if you are comfortable riding in those temps, not many here do, or will. We have a few folks living in AK, that ride no matter what, as members here, they get my vote for ironmen. Kudos for riding, period. Bill Besides, with views like this on your ride who feels the cold? http://www.pbase.com/jhuddle/image/91171676.jpg |
^^^ Oh wow, just plain beautiful. Utah has some fantastic scenery, from what I have seen here, and watching the ToU, on TV, each year. I really want to ride out there, some day, some day......
Bill |
Tour of Utah
Most years the ToU rides literally right past my house. So I take the day off and go out in the side yard to watch the go by on MY cycling route. :-)
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