Oh, that's why my hands are cold.
01-10-09, 06:34 AM
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01-10-09, 07:26 AM
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I went out on a recovery ride last week at -6 degrees C. The result?
Bronchitis.
Bronchitis.
01-10-09, 07:46 AM
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Winter cycling has its moments. Today the sun was brilliant and the ice covered landscapes down in Warwick, NY and Sussex County, NJ were, at times, rather stunning and other worldly. I recall thinking as I looking across this wildlife preserve wetlands area all glistening in ice with this completely incredible inspirational poster-like sunlight coming down that if it wasn't for cycling, I'd never see this. It was just amazing. One of the many reasons I ride, and one of the most unique and hard to convey. Let's keep it our secret, shall we?
01-10-09, 07:49 AM
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Heh, one of the good moments from riding yesterday was this guy going the other way in his pick up truck, just going reeeeaaal slow and looking out the window at me with an expression that just said "what." Of course, my hands hadn't frozen by then, though they were close, and the roads really were completely atrocious, not suitable for road riding at all.
01-10-09, 07:55 AM
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I have 3 sets of winter gloves for my riding; Nike, Assos and Specialized sub-0's. The nikes are very good for 40 degrees or there-abouts. Assos (3 glove system) are the BEST. Specialized are good, with their 2 glove component but bulky where shifting becomes hard. I catch up-shifts when down-shifts are what I want.
A wider paddle on Dura-Ace or Ultegra (my 2 groups) would be nice.
A wider paddle on Dura-Ace or Ultegra (my 2 groups) would be nice.
01-10-09, 08:59 AM
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Layering is the key for winter riding, but of course everyone who rides in the cold already knows that. I went out yesterday, temps right around 30 with a 15 to 20 mph wind. I ride along the Delaware River ( live in central Bucks county) so I'm always riding into a head wind or cross wind. I wasn't cold at all, just a little PO'd that all I was doing was fighting the bike to try and not get blown around, even at 200 lbs it's amazing that a gust pushes me sideways. Anyway I had no issues with cold extremities, I wear my regular riding shoes with wool socks and LG neoprene and fleece lined booties. For gloves I use some generic brand of ski glove with Thinsulate lining, my hands are actually hot while riding. Proper layering is the key along with keeping the head, hands and feet warm. The rest of your body warms up while riding.
01-10-09, 11:57 AM
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Actually I'm a medical Herbalist, and yes, I do have a soft spot for a bit of capsicum... As to sub freezing temperatures, today the water in my bottle was freezing after half an hour, and an hour in I had to stop and bash it to get the top to open- nearly pulled my teeth out trying to open it. Anyway, got to go old boy, time for my dinner- a nice plate of roast limes, and a pot of tea...
01-10-09, 12:16 PM
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01-10-09, 12:21 PM
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What a conincidence, I'm a cycling sex therapist.
My water bottle froze so hard today that had you been on the ride with me, I could have thrown it at your head in an attempt to knock some sense into your Britweenie brain. Man it sucked out there today. 20-24ºF, and upon my return Mt. Doom had a coating of snow. I made it up the 15% grades by staying seated on my Ibis Ti Road. You try riding 55 miles, including 40 of them chasing Dave the Cat 2 from Hell up every grinder in Orange County (I was the only idiot who hung on his wheel on the one mile-long upgrade, we had a huge gap and then waited for the others it being January and all), and then finishing it with a slog up Mt. Doom in the snow where you can't even get out of the saddle. But I did get back before the roads got unrideable. Now it's hammering snow up here and we expect 7-9 inches.
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My water bottle froze so hard today that had you been on the ride with me, I could have thrown it at your head in an attempt to knock some sense into your Britweenie brain. Man it sucked out there today. 20-24ºF, and upon my return Mt. Doom had a coating of snow. I made it up the 15% grades by staying seated on my Ibis Ti Road. You try riding 55 miles, including 40 of them chasing Dave the Cat 2 from Hell up every grinder in Orange County (I was the only idiot who hung on his wheel on the one mile-long upgrade, we had a huge gap and then waited for the others it being January and all), and then finishing it with a slog up Mt. Doom in the snow where you can't even get out of the saddle. But I did get back before the roads got unrideable. Now it's hammering snow up here and we expect 7-9 inches.
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01-10-09, 02:07 PM
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Geez pcad, you don't get cold hands? Whatever. It was cold as balls today, and I wore the wrong damn gloves. I otherwise might not have been too uncomfortable, but frigid hands are incredibly distracting. They've never been so painfully cold before. When I finally got home and they warmed up, I was in gasping, screaming agony for a good five minutes. Some of the worst pain I've ever had, and my fingers still don't feel quite right. Call me a wussy (is that the word?) if you want, I don't care. F this place, I need to move to California.
01-10-09, 04:13 PM
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01-10-09, 04:43 PM
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Hey, Pete... how about 9 hours of solo cycling zen in the MD/PA mountains with sideways snow and sleet; being pushed by 60 mph gusts through passes and over open farmlands at an average temp of 26 degrees F? Happy New Year!
https://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/19710
Probably, about 65% of the time I only wore the white gloves and then both gloves (black = Gore WindStopper) the rest of the time.
https://bimactive.com/ba/journal/post/10783/19710
Probably, about 65% of the time I only wore the white gloves and then both gloves (black = Gore WindStopper) the rest of the time.
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01-10-09, 04:50 PM
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I know... but it was really windy today and cold (50 degrees). My main sport likes wind but this one doesn't so I find myself pointing into it at the start of ride and then I let it carry me home
What a conincidence, I'm a cycling sex therapist.
My water bottle froze so hard today that had you been on the ride with me, I could have thrown it at your head in an attempt to knock some sense into your Britweenie brain. Man it sucked out there today. 20-24ºF, and upon my return Mt. Doom had a coating of snow. I made it up the 15% grades by staying seated on my Ibis Ti Road. You try riding 55 miles, including 40 of them chasing Dave the Cat 2 from Hell up every grinder in Orange County (I was the only idiot who hung on his wheel on the one mile-long upgrade, we had a huge gap and then waited for the others it being January and all), and then finishing it with a slog up Mt. Doom in the snow where you can't even get out of the saddle. But I did get back before the roads got unrideable. Now it's hammering snow up here and we expect 7-9 inches.
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My water bottle froze so hard today that had you been on the ride with me, I could have thrown it at your head in an attempt to knock some sense into your Britweenie brain. Man it sucked out there today. 20-24ºF, and upon my return Mt. Doom had a coating of snow. I made it up the 15% grades by staying seated on my Ibis Ti Road. You try riding 55 miles, including 40 of them chasing Dave the Cat 2 from Hell up every grinder in Orange County (I was the only idiot who hung on his wheel on the one mile-long upgrade, we had a huge gap and then waited for the others it being January and all), and then finishing it with a slog up Mt. Doom in the snow where you can't even get out of the saddle. But I did get back before the roads got unrideable. Now it's hammering snow up here and we expect 7-9 inches.
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01-10-09, 06:12 PM
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>>Pcad get over yourself.<<
But if I do that, who will keep you morons entertained every day?
But if I do that, who will keep you morons entertained every day?
01-10-09, 08:08 PM
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We had the same temperatures here on Jan 9 as well.
And thanks for using a dual thermometer - now I can put the friggin Fahrenheit into proper measurement units (Celsius).
And thanks for using a dual thermometer - now I can put the friggin Fahrenheit into proper measurement units (Celsius).
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01-10-09, 08:33 PM
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[/QUOTE] who skis in Quebec is an idiot by the way.[/QUOTE]
Our room was at the base of the tram, and the food in Quebec City is amazing. And yes, exposed flesh can be a problem at those temps.
I did find an outlet for my engine block heater in the parking lot though.
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The end of this week is predicted to bring single digit temps to the northeast.
Bailey would do that in the cold, he likes it. He has a hard time with STI levers, however.
When it was -30 I opened the tailgate on my station wagon, not realizing that the gas filled shocks that keep the tailgate up don't work at that temp. I leaned in to the car to get something and the tailgate crashed down on my head.
I've been like this ever since.......
Bailey would do that in the cold, he likes it. He has a hard time with STI levers, however.
When it was -30 I opened the tailgate on my station wagon, not realizing that the gas filled shocks that keep the tailgate up don't work at that temp. I leaned in to the car to get something and the tailgate crashed down on my head.
I've been like this ever since.......
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01-10-09, 11:38 PM
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I guess I'll get no sympathy
Oddly, no one cares when you are climbing 10, 12, 15 percent grades in East Tennessee in August when it's 95F with 110 percent relative humidity. Still, I love your dedication.
01-10-09, 11:52 PM
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It's not about HTFU. It's really about ZTFO (Zen the F Out).
I'd love to see more of you learn to deal with the cold and enjoy winter cycling, because frankly, it's not that hard and once you do figure it out, and it's very liberating. I've been riding straight through the rather cold and sometimes snowy Hudson Valley winters for four straight years. I learned precisely what to wear and I've found what works for me. Hope some of you can do that too.
I'd love to see more of you learn to deal with the cold and enjoy winter cycling, because frankly, it's not that hard and once you do figure it out, and it's very liberating. I've been riding straight through the rather cold and sometimes snowy Hudson Valley winters for four straight years. I learned precisely what to wear and I've found what works for me. Hope some of you can do that too.
Here in Texas, it's great! 70 degrees all day today, I did 70 miles. I love the winter.
