I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by Glenn Bradford on October 16, 2013 at 9:14am

Well let's see - up to Milwaukee on Sunday, back to Kenosha on Monday. Rode in today with my dress shoes on. I'm really going to try to stay on the city bike all winter!

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Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on October 16, 2013 at 9:32am

Coldest ride of the season so far. Nothing a hat and gloves couldn't take care of, though.

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Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on October 16, 2013 at 9:45am

I threw on some tights this morning. I thought to myself, "Self, you should MTFU. You're being a wuss."

Well, I was glad I had them on. I was expecting the < 50 degree temps, but not the headwind. It was a wee bit nippy.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 16, 2013 at 10:52am

Riding from Wicker Park again and switched back to the upright bike with the chain guard. Wearing my work clothes with light gloves and a light jacket. Love it!

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Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on October 16, 2013 at 3:12pm

"...back to the upright bike..."

Why Lisa, are you 'bent, too?

Headwinds made me love my fairing today.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 16, 2013 at 3:22pm

LOL,

No, from my LHT to the Linus Dutchi. Quite a change--for me--in riding position.

Doesn't that fairing create more wind resistance while it keeps the wind out of your face?

Rich Evans said:

"...back to the upright bike..."

Why Lisa, are you 'bent, too?

Headwinds made me love my fairing today.

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Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on October 16, 2013 at 3:56pm

Mine seems to "cut" through the headwinds, rather than "push" against them. I think the way the physics work is that turbulence (created by the bike and, especially, the rider) is actually what generates most of the drag you encounter in a headwind. It may feel like you're "pushing" into the wind, but a lot of it is really that turbulence "pulling" you. A 'bent, a good "tucked" postion, and aerobars deal with headwind by presenting a reduced cross-section to the front. A fairing (and you can get/make one for an upright, too) smooths the airflow that you do hit, and lets it flow in a less turbulent manner to the rear. I've been using mine since last spring, and it seems like I'm going about the same speeds I was this time last year, feeling a lot less beat up afterwards. Since I also seem to still be "getting the hang of it," I think this should continue to improve in the months/years ahead.