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I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on November 13, 2013 at 9:07am

Permalink Reply by JMinHP on November 13, 2013 at 9:14am

I forgot how much I despise the first 5 minutes or so riding in the cold before my body warms up.  But that shining sun sure did feel good for the soul! 

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on November 13, 2013 at 9:18am

You can beat me any time. Adam.

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

Sorry, I already beat you there. :-)

h' $550 said:

Nice first ride in the COLD.

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

Nice first ride in the COLD.

Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on November 13, 2013 at 9:19am

Nice second ride in the COLD.

Permalink Reply by Michelle on November 13, 2013 at 9:19am

I am on the "bundle and maybe be a little sweaty but not be cold" camp - was perfectly content today, at least for my upper 1/2. My neck was cold (which I can solve with a warmer of some kind, I just had a fashion infinity scarf on hand...) and my face was... which is what winter is like... but the one part of me that was too cold was my glutes/hamstrings. I had on fleece lined leggings AND workout leggings, but was still cold. Any (cheap because I'm pretty much broke buying winter clothes/bike stuff) good suggestions for keeping the butt warm?Anyone besides me have this problem? 

But weirdly, Milwaukee was nearly empty this morning. Maybe everyone took a day off?

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 13, 2013 at 10:03am

Michelle, do you have something that is a windbreaking layer for your bottom half?  That helps me.  Or just another, looser, wool layer over the leggings?


 
Michelle said:

I am on the "bundle and maybe be a little sweaty but not be cold" camp - was perfectly content today, at least for my upper 1/2. My neck was cold (which I can solve with a warmer of some kind, I just had a fashion infinity scarf on hand...) and my face was... which is what winter is like... but the one part of me that was too cold was my glutes/hamstrings. I had on fleece lined leggings AND workout leggings, but was still cold. Any (cheap because I'm pretty much broke buying winter clothes/bike stuff) good suggestions for keeping the butt warm?Anyone besides me have this problem? 

But weirdly, Milwaukee was nearly empty this morning. Maybe everyone took a day off?

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on November 13, 2013 at 10:41am

Yes. 

Montrose to Addison.  Back caliper LOCKED up hard.  Rode dragging brake back home (not fun), changed and got on the train...

Unplanned trip to UBS tonight...

Permalink Reply by Duppie on November 13, 2013 at 10:47am

If you ever needed an excuse to get a second bike for commuting, this is it. Act on it.

in it to win it 8.0 mi said:

Yes. 

Montrose to Addison.  Back caliper LOCKED up hard.  Rode dragging brake back home (not fun), changed and got on the train...

Unplanned trip to UBS tonight...

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on November 13, 2013 at 11:08am

Compression shorts MAY help both glutes and hamstrings:



Michelle said:

Any (cheap because I'm pretty much broke buying winter clothes/bike stuff) good suggestions for keeping the butt warm?Anyone besides me have this problem? 

Permalink Reply by Bez on November 13, 2013 at 11:15am

For the neck and face, have you tried Turtle Fur?  Possibly a bit too warm for it this morning, but the ride started out toasty.

Anyone have suggestions on fingertips?  I'm currently wearing Smartwool liners and Head running gloves and I just couldn't get my fingertips to warm up.

Thanks 

Michelle said:

I am on the "bundle and maybe be a little sweaty but not be cold" camp - was perfectly content today, at least for my upper 1/2. My neck was cold (which I can solve with a warmer of some kind, I just had a fashion infinity scarf on hand...) and my face was... which is what winter is like... but the one part of me that was too cold was my glutes/hamstrings. I had on fleece lined leggings AND workout leggings, but was still cold. Any (cheap because I'm pretty much broke buying winter clothes/bike stuff) good suggestions for keeping the butt warm?Anyone besides me have this problem? 

But weirdly, Milwaukee was nearly empty this morning. Maybe everyone took a day off?

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on November 13, 2013 at 11:17am

Divvy is a good backup bike, too.

Duppie said:

If you ever needed an excuse to get a second bike for commuting, this is it. Act on it.

in it to win it 8.0 mi said:

Yes. 

Montrose to Addison.  Back caliper LOCKED up hard.  Rode dragging brake back home (not fun), changed and got on the train...

Unplanned trip to UBS tonight...

Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on November 13, 2013 at 11:29am

I really like silk glove liners. They're light, thin, and very surprisingly effective.  I would imagine they'd go nicely under those wool liners, too.  Cabela's has 'em, you can get 'em online, and they're not expensive.  OBTW, silk sock liners and long underwear are mighty nice, too. 

Bez said:

For the neck and face, have you tried Turtle Fur?  Possibly a bit too warm for it this morning, but the ride started out toasty.

Anyone have suggestions on fingertips?  I'm currently wearing Smartwool liners and Head running gloves and I just couldn't get my fingertips to warm up.

Thanks 

Michelle said:

I am on the "bundle and maybe be a little sweaty but not be cold" camp - was perfectly content today, at least for my upper 1/2. My neck was cold (which I can solve with a warmer of some kind, I just had a fashion infinity scarf on hand...) and my face was... which is what winter is like... but the one part of me that was too cold was my glutes/hamstrings. I had on fleece lined leggings AND workout leggings, but was still cold. Any (cheap because I'm pretty much broke buying winter clothes/bike stuff) good suggestions for keeping the butt warm?Anyone besides me have this problem? 

But weirdly, Milwaukee was nearly empty this morning. Maybe everyone took a day off?

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