The wind out of the south today is pretty brutal but the weather is gorgeous!
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Sol was shining coming an going, NICE. The SW breeze was a 20-25 mph header going in, warming on the home trip.
↑↑↑↑↑↑ Quick pic of James this mid-morning! ; ) ↑↑↑↑↑↑
The sun was awesome today going south on LFP was tough. but made for a good workout.
Just rode home at 11pm in shorts! feels great.
I swim with the Open Water Chicago group from May to October. A hardcore group swims year round, and the rest of us think they're crazy. I haven't reached that point yet, but I used to think riding a bike in winter was crazy, and now I'm doing it, so who knows. By May, the water temps are usually in the 50s, so it's not too bad with a tri wetsuit only (no hood, gloves, or socks). It's a very friendly group, whether you come one time or regularly, so if any of you want to do more open water swimming, come on out!
Some of those winter swimmers are Chainlinkers too. I can't remember the name of one winter/swimmer right now, but we are CRAZY in Chicago!
Michelle Stenzel said:
I swim with the Open Water Chicago group from May to October. A hardcore group swims year round, and the rest of us think they're crazy. I haven't reached that point yet, but I used to think riding a bike in winter was crazy, and now I'm doing it, so who knows. By May, the water temps are usually in the 50s, so it's not too bad with a tri wetsuit only (no hood, gloves, or socks). It's a very friendly group, whether you come one time or regularly, so if any of you want to do more open water swimming, come on out!
2/26 The kid (almost 7) finally riding without training wheels. Whoa! (Sorry! Proud Momma-Moment!)
He had a hard time in the wind yesterday when he was riding on the sidewalk, instead of the empty parking lot.
It is very pleasant out today. The wind on Wells always reminds me that I slack off over the weekends.
The day is beautiful. The wind is very ugly. Very pretty but tiring day to ride depending on which way the wind is blowing for you :)
Steve (the founder) and Nick are the two hardest hardcore guys. This winter, the blog pictures haven't been as dramatic due to the mild weather. Usually there are some pics of them swimming among ice chunks, like seals, which I enjoy viewing from the comfort of my sofa, with a hot mug of coffee in hand.
Julie Hochstadter said:
Some of those winter swimmers are Chainlinkers too. I can't remember the name of one winter/swimmer right now, but we are CRAZY in Chicago!
Michelle Stenzel said:I swim with the Open Water Chicago group from May to October. A hardcore group swims year round, and the rest of us think they're crazy. I haven't reached that point yet, but I used to think riding a bike in winter was crazy, and now I'm doing it, so who knows. By May, the water temps are usually in the 50s, so it's not too bad with a tri wetsuit only (no hood, gloves, or socks). It's a very friendly group, whether you come one time or regularly, so if any of you want to do more open water swimming, come on out!
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