First ride in many months with glove liners, ears covered and lower legs covered. If one looked at this as a portent of things to come it could be gloomy and depressing. I saw it as a nice crisp ride on a day where I was prepared and well dressed.
Different strokes I guess. I'm still in shorts and t-shirt and it felt great. Zero sweat (except under my bag). I could feel the heat coming off me at stop lights
David Barish said:
First ride in many months with glove liners, ears covered and lower legs covered. If one looked at this as a portent of things to come it could be gloomy and depressing. I saw it as a nice crisp ride on a day where I was prepared and well dressed.
"Nice first ride in the COLD."
I layered up per David's comments, and loved the ride. Bring on the winter!
A bit chilly this morning, but once I got going I warmed up. It wasn't too windy, which was nice. Jeans, long-sleeve bike jersey, balaclava, and gloves. Probably should have worn a jacket, but oh well. :-)
I hear you. It was 43 degrees when I started out before 6am. I doubt I will be wearing tights, a hat or glove liners on the way home. This time of year can lead to a variety of garb. Yesterday I played disc golf and wore convertible pants. I was happy to wear long pants early and zip them off for shorts after about 10 am.
JeffB (7+ miles) said:
Different strokes I guess. I'm still in shorts and t-shirt and it felt great. Zero sweat (except under my bag). I could feel the heat coming off me at stop lights
David Barish said:First ride in many months with glove liners, ears covered and lower legs covered. If one looked at this as a portent of things to come it could be gloomy and depressing. I saw it as a nice crisp ride on a day where I was prepared and well dressed.
Wow! Beautiful pictures - you should send them to the Divvy folks...
Thanks! I already tweeted the second one to them. :-)
Glenn Bradford said:
Wow! Beautiful pictures - you should send them to the Divvy folks...
Count me in the "LOVE" this weather group. I'd rather pull off layers. I think I ride faster in the 50's.
These past two days have been wonderful for riding! I rode from Humbolt Park Chicago up to a friends place in Gurnee on thursday. I rode back today for a total of 84 miles. Both days had perfect weather.
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