I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on July 5, 2013 at 3:48am

For more bike commute photos from today, click here.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on July 6, 2013 at 4:17pm

A white day--how lovely!

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Permalink Reply by Crazy David 84 Furlongs on July 9, 2013 at 7:32am

It was a real sweaty day to ride.  I miss my water bottle holder....  

Permalink Reply by JimmyD on July 9, 2013 at 7:35am

Agreed... it was a very muggy morning ride for me. I'm glad I wore shorts and a t-shirt for the ride and had my work clothes in my backpack!

Crazy David 84 Furlongs said:

It was a real sweaty day to ride.  I miss my water bottle holder....  

Permalink Reply by T.K. 3.5 mi on July 9, 2013 at 7:50am

You guys need to free yourselves! Bring water bottles, heck, bring two. Also, upgrade to a rear/front basket or panniers. It helps keep you cool, as the backpack only traps in heat and causes insane amounts of sweat. 

Great ride today, but I really had to be conscious of not getting too close to car and bus exhausts. They always choke me up a bit, but with the added heat and humidity it was like the reaper grasping my throat. Nasty! 

Permalink Reply by Crazy David 84 Furlongs on July 9, 2013 at 8:12am

The Bicycle is an old Raleigh Alyeska.   I lost the little screws that hold the cage in place.  Haven't had to to replace them.  Otherwise, I am "okay" equipment wise.    Rear Rack with Panier, Mountain Bike Bike Shorts, bright orange high tech runners shirt, ventilated helmet.  I took the less strenuous route which included part of the North Branch Trail (basically to Bryn Mawr) and Bryn Mawr across (next to the river) and under the Eden's on Forrest Glen.  Managed to stay off Higgins east of Nagle... which is a good objective in the current construction issue...   But it was real sweaty and hot.   And I need to lose that extra 60 - 80 pounds that I carry on... uh.... me....



T.K. 6.5 mi said:

You guys need to free yourselves! Bring water bottles, heck, bring two. Also, upgrade to a rear/front basket or panniers. It helps keep you cool, as the backpack only traps in heat and causes insane amounts of sweat. 

Great ride today, but I really had to be conscious of not getting too close to car and bus exhausts. They always choke me up a bit, but with the added heat and humidity it was like the reaper grasping my throat. Nasty! 

Permalink Reply by Ann Sch 9.3 on July 9, 2013 at 8:37am

I agree - I see so many people with backpacks (including my riding companion) and the few times I have to bring my laptop (which won't fit in my TOPPEAK bag/I'm chicken to have it it there) I want to die from the sweaty back.  Fortunately I didn't have it today. 

How do those of you who ride with a laptop calm your fears about ruining the boss's $2000 investment? Mind you, I'm a medium speed rider (you know, you all pass me) and wouldn't take it in slippery conditions.  I'm thinking Xanax is the only recourse to my fears, however, that could make it difficult to ride....

T.K. 6.5 mi said:

You guys need to free yourselves! Bring water bottles, heck, bring two. Also, upgrade to a rear/front basket or panniers. It helps keep you cool, as the backpack only traps in heat and causes insane amounts of sweat. 

Great ride today, but I really had to be conscious of not getting too close to car and bus exhausts. They always choke me up a bit, but with the added heat and humidity it was like the reaper grasping my throat. Nasty! 

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on July 9, 2013 at 8:40am

I put my laptop in my Mission Workshop Vandal backpack and it has stayed completely dry, even in the worst downpours.

Ann Sch 9.3 said:

How do those of you who ride with a laptop calm your fears about ruining the boss's $2000 investment? Mind you, I'm a medium speed rider (you know, you all pass me) and wouldn't take it in slippery conditions.  I'm thinking Xanax is the only recourse to my fears, however, that could make it difficult to ride....

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on July 9, 2013 at 8:45am

My current backpack (from REI) is pretty darn water-resistant.  Exposed zippers have rubber seals.  The material is waterproof.  I don't currently ride with a laptop, but I've never had any problem with my clothes being wet after a commute. I don't know if it has a model name.  I don't see one.  My wife bought it for me.

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