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wolfpack 02-26-09 07:43 PM

another 15mi this afternoon after work.

Syrupmaker 02-27-09 09:11 PM

I got in about 23 after work too. South wind 12 mph. Was 77 degrees though. Rain and storms coming tomorrow. Tornado's hit near our home last week.

wolfpack 02-28-09 08:50 PM

nothing this weekend except on the trainer. raining here. :(

skiffrun 03-02-09 01:13 PM

rain, rain, snow
 
Thurs, Feb-26: 17.0 miles hill repeats; 1hr, 5min; fairly strong S breeze; warmish
Fri, Feb-27: 27.0 miles mostly hill repeats; 1hr, 49min; STRONG S wind; supposedly temps in the 60's

That S headwind knocked me down to 9 mph on FLAT section! Luckily most of the course was sheltered from the wind by trees and hills.

Sat, Feb-28: cold all day rain. No ride for me.
Sun, Mar-1: COLD all day rain. No ride for me.
Mon, Mar-2: There's 3 inches of snow on the ground, man. No ride for me.

If I wanted to ride in the snow, I could move back north.

wolfpack 03-02-09 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by skiffrun (Post 8454263)
Thurs, Feb-26: 17.0 miles hill repeats; 1hr, 5min; fairly strong S breeze; warmish
Fri, Feb-27: 27.0 miles mostly hill repeats; 1hr, 49min; STRONG S wind; supposedly temps in the 60's

That S headwind knocked me down to 9 mph on FLAT section! Luckily most of the course was sheltered from the wind by trees and hills.

Sat, Feb-28: cold all day rain. No ride for me.
Sun, Mar-1: COLD all day rain. No ride for me.
Mon, Mar-2: There's 3 inches of snow on the ground, man. No ride for me.

If I wanted to ride in the snow, I could move back north.

dont ya want to join me at Umstead this afternoon? gonna freeze my behind off this afternoon, but damnit, i'm riding cx in the snow! :)

wolfpack 03-02-09 08:03 PM

12-15mi at Umstead this afternoon on the cx bike.

Syrupmaker 03-02-09 09:08 PM

No snow here but saw it coming down on the way back from Atlanta yesterday. 25 miles with the guys after work today. 55 degrees not bad.

skiffrun 03-03-09 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by wolfpack (Post 8454486)
dont ya want to join me at Umstead this afternoon? gonna freeze my behind off this afternoon, but damnit, i'm riding cx in the snow! :)

No.





A little lame responding 20 hrs too late, but the answer would still have been the same. I only have one rideable bike - and I don't fancy taking it in the mud at Umstead. It took long enough to clean it up after riding the Saturday after the Inauguration day snow storm the previous Tuesday.

kenkayak 03-03-09 10:12 AM

Im southeast if you count the Quebec Arctic[where I intend to bike this year hell or high water.,/But here in Maine the roads are terrible and its cold with high snowbanks //I road Two days ago /the first time since the first week of December looks like it will be Mid March After our newest blizzard.I know I know,/this weather wouldnt bother you sun worshipers.hope I get to Titusville/Kenneth

wolfpack 03-03-09 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by skiffrun (Post 8459267)
No.





A little lame responding 20 hrs too late, but the answer would still have been the same. I only have one rideable bike - and I don't fancy taking it in the mud at Umstead. It took long enough to clean it up after riding the Saturday after the Inauguration day snow storm the previous Tuesday.

it wasn't that bad yesterday. :rolleyes:

skiffrun 03-03-09 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by wolfpack (Post 8460446)
it wasn't that bad yesterday. :rolleyes:

I also lack adequate clothing for 32F dropping to 29F.

32F rising to 38F or more, okay, that I could deal with.

The guy from Quebec probably thinks I'm a wimp. So what. I'm in NC, not Quebec. More important to be able to deal with heat and humidity in the long, long, summer.

wolfpack 03-03-09 07:12 PM

on the trainer today. didn't feel like dealing with the cold. 19.5mi

Gavush 03-03-09 08:07 PM

you guys are making me feel bad. Haven't been on my bike in ages... I picked up a low profile headband type thing to keep my ears warm while at a Performance store in Atlanta last week though... so my temperature range just lowered slightly.

Syrupmaker 03-03-09 08:52 PM

It was another cold day here in the deep south. Strong icy wind made for 27 miles of torture. Supposed to be warming up by the week end though.

droobieinop 03-03-09 09:12 PM

Geared up the raleigh international fixie from 43x16 (70 gear inch) to 52x17 (80 gear inch) friday last week. It felt good in the warm and calm during my commute on saturday. This morning however was a different story, highs in the low 50's winds at 12+ and gusts into the upper 20's.

Ok, so its not even a mile to work on the short route, about 1.5 on the back side, and then I have a few other ways to add more milage. I went in twice and only got to work for 'bout 45 mins. I guess people don't like to wash their cars when its cold, too bad I don't get paid when I don't work. I did do 'bout 10 miles in the wind fixed on 80 gear inch and still getting over the funk I'd been fighting these last few weeks, still not strong enough for that big gear.

Velo Vol 03-04-09 10:57 AM

Got in a freezer ride last night. Hopefully the last one. OK, the last one this week. The way this winter has been, we'll probably see snow in April. :mad:

Oh, sweetness:

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Tell me this isn't a dream.

wolfpack 03-04-09 12:19 PM

15mi recovery ride at lunch. rode from work to downtown raleigh and back. beautiful day - about 40F & light winds.

Onegun 03-04-09 02:25 PM


Originally Posted by wolfpack (Post 8467113)
..... beautiful day - about 40F & light winds.

ROFL!! We have VERY different definitions of what constitutes a "beautiful day"! :D

wolfpack 03-04-09 02:29 PM

well, it was bright and sunny outside at lunchtime and having spent all weekend inside due to rain and last night on the trainer - yes it was good to get out!

Onegun 03-04-09 02:36 PM


Originally Posted by wolfpack (Post 8467921)
well, it was bright and sunny outside at lunchtime and having spent all weekend inside due to rain and last night on the trainer - yes it was good to get out!

hehe! You go, girl! My old, fat ass is still waiting for 60 and sunny, though! :thumb: (Course, I'm not trying to beat anyone but myself anymore!)

wolfpack 03-05-09 07:35 PM

23mi today. 11.5 back to work from Just Tires (rotation & oil change), then rode from work back to pick the car up. beautiful day! mid 60's!!!

Syrupmaker 03-05-09 09:23 PM

31 miles after work in 68 warmer degrees here SW GA. Supposed to be near 80 over the week end. :)

Velo Vol 03-06-09 12:00 PM

Tuesday: yes
Wednesday: yes
Thursday: yes

Today: no
Tomorrow, in mid- to upper-70 degree weather? Yes, oh yes.

wolfpack 03-06-09 08:25 PM

yes. 34mi in the mtns.

Gavush 03-06-09 11:24 PM

yes! left the loveless cafe at 8:45pm and did about 20 miles - out to mile marker 435 and back on the natchez trace parkway. Warm enough out for shorts and short sleeve jersey, moon full enough not to need headlight to see (though I turned it on for cars... about 8 total)

took two pics..

stopped to take one during the descent off the ridge

and one back at the loveless


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