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12-06-05, 12:50 PM
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19f today, 7 wind chill. Seems balmy compared to some though. Nothing beats getting off the bike and almost falling because you can't feel your feet!
12-06-05, 02:04 PM
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I will play but not just yet. It’s way to early in the season for me to play. I only live 17 miles from Saranac Lake, NY, One of the coldest spots in the lower 48 states.
Don't give up now winter has not even started.
I think Zin, is just waiting for the right day to post his cold temp.
Johnny
Don't give up now winter has not even started.
I think Zin, is just waiting for the right day to post his cold temp.
Johnny
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12-06-05, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
I will play but not just yet. It’s way to early in the season for me to play. I only live 17 miles from Saranac Lake, NY, One of the coldest spots in the lower 48 states.
Don't give up now winter has not even started.
I think Zin, is just waiting for the right day to post his cold temp.
Johnny
Don't give up now winter has not even started.
I think Zin, is just waiting for the right day to post his cold temp.
Johnny
12-06-05, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by AndyGrow
I love it!!!
12-06-05, 06:27 PM
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supposed to be -15 here <temp not wind chill> I might have to go bust off a mile just to see if I can w/ the tires shattering under my weight at that temp.
Or maybe not... we will see what the morning brings. It is 2 below now.
Or maybe not... we will see what the morning brings. It is 2 below now.
12-07-05, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
I don't. I do it because I like to ride. I can't help the weather so i just trudge ahead. But make no mistake about it....
But after a week or so, it's a drag. My comment to a co-worker who was just in awe that I'd ridden in this morning (10°) was "It takes me half as long to get prepped in the morning as it does to ride". An I need more time at the other end to strip down and arrange my crap so it dries. Plus I worry about mechanicals, lighting, blah, blah, blah.
I continue cause its a challenge, for the health benefits and it helps me maintain some sanity (I think).
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12-07-05, 12:39 PM
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This morning it was -5.3F at 7am. According to the news site we hit a low of -15 here in Ames so my thermometer may be erring on the high side. Anyway it was -3F when I rode off for work at 9am. 6mi in -3F--no problems.
I agree with dobber, it takes about as long to suit up as to do the ride...I very much enjoy the challenge, and the bike trails are wide open now although I did see another cyclist this morning!
I agree with dobber, it takes about as long to suit up as to do the ride...I very much enjoy the challenge, and the bike trails are wide open now although I did see another cyclist this morning!
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12-07-05, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by dobber
Agree !! I'd much rather ride in mild (55-65°F) weather. Sure, it's a challenge and a sense of accomplishment when you ride the commute on a 0° morning. Yeah, I'm psyched for tomorrows 5° so I can test my new boots.
But after a week or so, it's a drag. My comment to a co-worker who was just in awe that I'd ridden in this morning (10°) was "It takes me half as long to get prepped in the morning as it does to ride". An I need more time at the other end to strip down and arrange my crap so it dries. Plus I worry about mechanicals, lighting, blah, blah, blah.
I continue cause its a challenge, for the health benefits and it helps me maintain some sanity (I think).
But after a week or so, it's a drag. My comment to a co-worker who was just in awe that I'd ridden in this morning (10°) was "It takes me half as long to get prepped in the morning as it does to ride". An I need more time at the other end to strip down and arrange my crap so it dries. Plus I worry about mechanicals, lighting, blah, blah, blah.
I continue cause its a challenge, for the health benefits and it helps me maintain some sanity (I think).
12-08-05, 12:51 AM
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My coldest this season was -26 C or -15 F.
My coldest ever was -44 C or -47 F, with the windchill it was like -56 C or -69 F. This was in 2003, Yikes. Two or Three layers on all parts of my body was just enough to stay warm. I would like to go colder one day but I have yet to experience that cold again.
My coldest ever was -44 C or -47 F, with the windchill it was like -56 C or -69 F. This was in 2003, Yikes. Two or Three layers on all parts of my body was just enough to stay warm. I would like to go colder one day but I have yet to experience that cold again.
12-08-05, 01:53 AM
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Today will be my first -0F ride of the season. I'm looking foward to more of these sub-zero days. NOT!
https://www.erh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClic...x=16&map.y=248
Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport
Last Update on Dec 8, 1:51 am EST
Overcast
-0°F
(-18°C) Humidity: 87 %
Wind Speed: Calm
Barometer: 30.47" (1036.0 mb)
Dewpoint: -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility: 8.00 mi.
More Local Wx: 2 Day History:
https://www.erh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClic...x=16&map.y=248
Saranac Lake, Adirondack Regional Airport
Last Update on Dec 8, 1:51 am EST
Overcast
-0°F
(-18°C) Humidity: 87 %
Wind Speed: Calm
Barometer: 30.47" (1036.0 mb)
Dewpoint: -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility: 8.00 mi.
More Local Wx: 2 Day History:
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12-08-05, 06:58 AM
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-1F (that's -18C) on my cyclocomputer this morning.
I was wondering what Gojohnnygo got. My route is lakeshore so likely to be quite a bit warmer than his.
I was wondering what Gojohnnygo got. My route is lakeshore so likely to be quite a bit warmer than his.
12-08-05, 08:41 AM
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-2 F, -15 F windchill this morning. (NOte- that is frost, not snow on my head. 
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1 hr 30 min. ride. 12 miiles. Very slow in the snow.
)1 hr 30 min. ride. 12 miiles. Very slow in the snow.
12-08-05, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
I will play but not just yet. It’s way to early in the season for me to play. I only live 17 miles from Saranac Lake, NY, One of the coldest spots in the lower 48 states.
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12-08-05, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Ranger
-2 F, -15 F windchill this morning. (NOte- that is frost, not snow on my head. )
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12-08-05, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vtjim
-1F (that's -18C) on my cyclocomputer this morning.
I was wondering what Gojohnnygo got. My route is lakeshore so likely to be quite a bit warmer than his.
I was wondering what Gojohnnygo got. My route is lakeshore so likely to be quite a bit warmer than his.
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12-08-05, 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by joejack951
Whiteface Mountain was where I was exposed to my coldest temperatures ever (on skis, not a bike though). -30F with 30+mph winds = -97F windchill. Brrrrr. The pain of the lift rides was worth the empty mountain, sort of.
There is a reason why the locals call it Ice face. You do know we have a 8 person gondola now. With the temps we have now you can bet the snow making is nonstop. We have lots new snow guns running on the mountain
You should come back up and ski.
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12-08-05, 02:27 PM
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Ranger, are you riding with no goggles? I did my first couple of years in sub-zero temps. I had no problems. Then I tried them and now I can't go back the eyes just start tearing up way to fast at any temp below 20F.
Never mind I just saw the "Any Naked Eyes" thread. Sorry
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12-08-05, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
There is a reason why the locals call it Ice face. You do know we have a 8 person gondola now. With the temps we have now you can bet the snow making is nonstop. We have lots new snow guns running on the mountain
You should come back up and ski.
You should come back up and ski.
12-08-05, 04:41 PM
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0F last night. I had a longer ride, d>10 mi, when it was about 10F. So, a new low this fall season. Still, I'm only in the high minors in comparison to the cold warriors in more northerly locations above.
12-09-05, 01:29 PM
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Yesterday, according to this weather history, I was out at 6:50am - 10.9* F real temp. We've had lower if you include windchill.
https://www.wunderground.com/history/...q_statename=NA
That's for my 9 mile ride into work. It's cold but when you're peddling and dressed properly then it's not bad.
Andrew
https://www.wunderground.com/history/...q_statename=NA
That's for my 9 mile ride into work. It's cold but when you're peddling and dressed properly then it's not bad.
Andrew
12-14-05, 01:40 PM
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My two day history can be found here-- https://www.erh.noaa.gov/ifps/MapClic...x=16&map.y=248
I had the joy of riding in –22F temps for my commute today. We even made it on the NBC Today Show, for one of the coldest temps in the US.
Blast right on past old man winter,
Johnny
I had the joy of riding in –22F temps for my commute today. We even made it on the NBC Today Show, for one of the coldest temps in the US.
Blast right on past old man winter,
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