I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on February 24, 2012 at 3:01pm

i like those pics.  and i think the temp dropped like 10 degrees between 4-5 pm today.

Permalink Reply by Matt Talbert on February 24, 2012 at 3:21pm

It was kind of an adventure in the snow

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on February 24, 2012 at 3:24pm

Ndiyo

Yes it's lifted from Howard, He wasn't using it today!  ; ) 

The A.M. was as MK states.  Squirrely gusts on the P.M.  There's standing water all over as of 8:00 P.M. so the temps are still above freezing.  Bless you Canada.  Like you, I have a salty dog too needing a wash and lube.  

Permalink Reply by Tim S on February 24, 2012 at 6:55pm
CM tonight with a trip to the Bike Winter art show. Despite the short CM, good times.
Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 25, 2012 at 9:13am

Two swimmers around 1:00 this afternoon.

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on February 25, 2012 at 12:15pm

Holy smokes the water temp is freaking 33.1 F.

Can you imagine a blog for creatures who swim?

I swam today.  Did you?

Nice catch Gene.

Permalink Reply by S on February 25, 2012 at 2:57pm

No need to image.  Open water chicago has swim reports with pictures and video.  They've been swimming in the lake for over a month so far.

Steel Driver said:

Holy smokes the water temp is freaking 33.1 F.

Can you imagine a blog for creatures who swim?

I swam today.  Did you?

Nice catch Gene.

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on February 25, 2012 at 6:38pm

The Open Water gang is most impressive.  Hats off to these motivated guys and gals.  Thanks for sharing S.  

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on February 25, 2012 at 6:48pm
Nice crispy night. Thank heavens for those hand warmers..
Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on February 26, 2012 at 5:26am

OMG.   I'm assuming they have some serious gear for this.  Dry suit?

S said:

No need to image.  Open water chicago has swim reports with pictures and video.  They've been swimming in the lake for over a month so far.

Steel Driver said:

Holy smokes the water temp is freaking 33.1 F.

Can you imagine a blog for creatures who swim?

I swam today.  Did you?

Nice catch Gene.

Permalink Reply by S on February 26, 2012 at 6:56am

The post on gear indicates that they use a regular swimsuit under a triathlon wetsuit combined with gloves, booties, and a hood.  That apparently works for 20-40 min swims.  Scuba dry suits won't work because they're not cut right for swimming where you need a lot more freedom of movement for your arms than you need for scuba diving.

James BlackHeron said:

OMG.   I'm assuming they have some serious gear for this.  Dry suit?

Permalink Reply by S on February 26, 2012 at 6:58am

Yeah, it just illustrates how regardless of how tough you think you are there's always someone out there that's doing thinks a lot more hardcore than you are.

Steel Driver said:

The Open Water gang is most impressive.  Hats off to these motivated guys and gals.  Thanks for sharing S.  

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