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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by S on February 14, 2013 at 11:08am

It happens, and it doesn't help that the wind only helps you if it coming from within 45 degrees to either side of your rear tire.  Anything else and the wind feels like it's against you and requires more effort.  So it doesn't take much, if any, of a wind shift to make it seem like you're going against the wind both ways even on an out and back ride.

Will G - 10mi said:

It has never occurred to me that this actually happens. When I ride home against the wind after thinking that I had ridden in against the wind, I chalk it up to imagining the morning wind in an effort to excuse my poor effort.

I feel slightly vindicated, thanks.

Skip Montanaro 12mi said:

Yes, nice, but a bit breezy, ride in today.  Unfortunately, it appears the wind will change directions this afternoon and be in my face going home as well...

Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on February 14, 2013 at 11:12am

Yup, I always heard/read the same thing. I have always visualized it as the wind needs to be coming from between the 4 and 8 on a clock face. Everything else is perceived as a headwind.

S said:

It happens, and it doesn't help that the wind only helps you if it coming from within 45 degrees to either side of your rear tire.  Anything else and the wind feels like it's against you and requires more effort.  So it doesn't take much, if any, of a wind shift to make it seem like you're going against the wind both ways even on an out and back ride.

Will G - 10mi said:

It has never occurred to me that this actually happens. When I ride home against the wind after thinking that I had ridden in against the wind, I chalk it up to imagining the morning wind in an effort to excuse my poor effort.

I feel slightly vindicated, thanks.

Skip Montanaro 12mi said:

Yes, nice, but a bit breezy, ride in today.  Unfortunately, it appears the wind will change directions this afternoon and be in my face going home as well...

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on February 14, 2013 at 11:17am

The wind reminds me of the Bill Cosby skit about kids of the older generation having to walk to school.  Uphill.  Both ways.  I used to think it was funny before I started commuting along the lake.

My front tire was losing air as I got in this morning.  The tube already has a patch so I think I'll try replacing it before I head home.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on February 14, 2013 at 1:41pm

I was thinking the same thing. ;-)

Tricolor said:

The wind reminds me of the Bill Cosby skit about kids of the older generation having to walk to school.  Uphill.  Both ways.  I used to think it was funny before I started commuting along the lake.

My front tire was losing air as I got in this morning.  The tube already has a patch so I think I'll try replacing it before I head home.

Permalink Reply by Ash L. on February 14, 2013 at 1:56pm

I didn't realize it would be so windy today before I set sail on the wind sock bike this morning. I must have Ben Hur'd at least 10 parked cars. 

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on February 14, 2013 at 1:59pm

She doesn't seemed fazed by the wind!

Permalink Reply by Ash L. on February 14, 2013 at 2:03pm

I need to install solar panels on her so I can at least charge my phone. Free loader.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 14, 2013 at 6:24pm

For more bike commute photos from today, click here.

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on February 14, 2013 at 7:22pm

That's awesome. 

Ash L. said:

I didn't realize it would be so windy today before I set sail on the wind sock bike this morning. I must have Ben Hur'd at least 10 parked cars. 

Permalink Reply by Captain Swizzlestick on February 15, 2013 at 1:36am

Rode last night for the first time since getting creamed by a minivan back in October. Pedaled down to Village Cycle Center and picked up my shiny new Trek 520. Something about the feel of new steel in the cold just glues a big ol' stupid grin on my face. Can't wait for the morning commute!

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on February 15, 2013 at 7:52am

Here's to many years of trouble free riding!

Captain Swizzlestick said:

Rode last night for the first time since getting creamed by a minivan back in October. Pedaled down to Village Cycle Center and picked up my shiny new Trek 520. Something about the feel of new steel in the cold just glues a big ol' stupid grin on my face. Can't wait for the morning commute!

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on February 15, 2013 at 7:53am

Winter should get to own its pleasant days too :-)

Chi Lowe 12.5+ mi said:

Bye bye 40's.  Back to winter riding.  That was fun while it lasted (if windy).

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