This morning's ride... - The Chainlink2024-03-28T10:39:58Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?feed=yes&xn_auth=noYeah, I was quite confused in…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-28:2211490:Comment:420102009-01-28T03:24:03.980ZJ Millshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JMills
Yeah, I was quite confused initially... I thought I was going insane. 50 degrees... TODAY??? or last fall. OOPS! Stay warm everybody.<br />
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<cite>Jim Behymer said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A6722&page=2#2211490Comment41815"><div>The interesting thing about reading the original post at this time of year is that when the OP says it was 50 degrees and was complaining about the cold, I was thinking oh man what I would do…</div>
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Yeah, I was quite confused initially... I thought I was going insane. 50 degrees... TODAY??? or last fall. OOPS! Stay warm everybody.<br />
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<cite>Jim Behymer said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A6722&page=2#2211490Comment41815"><div>The interesting thing about reading the original post at this time of year is that when the OP says it was 50 degrees and was complaining about the cold, I was thinking oh man what I would do with a 50 degree day! I don't think I'd even come in to work, I'd put on some shorts and ride all day. (Actually I didn't see the date so I was thinking "holy crap where is it 50 degrees around here?")<br/> <br/>
It was what, 10 degrees this morning? Felt pretty damn good actually. I was wearing a pretty heavy winter coat so I sweated buckets. Sweaty torso, numb toes and ice in my beard. There's nothing like it. :)</div>
</blockquote> Yeah, today's ride was actual…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-27:2211490:Comment:418382009-01-27T16:28:10.996ZjustJasonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JHC
Yeah, today's ride was actually quite decent. Maybe it was the lack of an unholy gale that kept me toasty, and allowed me to go the "long" way to work (6 miles instead of 3). With exception of the douche who passed me with inches to spare, honking all the while, it was pretty kickass.
Yeah, today's ride was actually quite decent. Maybe it was the lack of an unholy gale that kept me toasty, and allowed me to go the "long" way to work (6 miles instead of 3). With exception of the douche who passed me with inches to spare, honking all the while, it was pretty kickass. The interesting thing about r…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-27:2211490:Comment:418152009-01-27T15:12:48.908ZJim Behymerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimBehymer
The interesting thing about reading the original post at this time of year is that when the OP says it was 50 degrees and was complaining about the cold, I was thinking oh man what I would do with a 50 degree day! I don't think I'd even come in to work, I'd put on some shorts and ride all day. (Actually I didn't see the date so I was thinking "holy crap where is it 50 degrees around here?")<br />
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It was what, 10 degrees this morning? Felt pretty damn good actually. I was wearing a pretty heavy…
The interesting thing about reading the original post at this time of year is that when the OP says it was 50 degrees and was complaining about the cold, I was thinking oh man what I would do with a 50 degree day! I don't think I'd even come in to work, I'd put on some shorts and ride all day. (Actually I didn't see the date so I was thinking "holy crap where is it 50 degrees around here?")<br />
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It was what, 10 degrees this morning? Felt pretty damn good actually. I was wearing a pretty heavy winter coat so I sweated buckets. Sweaty torso, numb toes and ice in my beard. There's nothing like it. :) That's like 22nd ave in Kenos…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-27:2211490:Comment:416742009-01-27T04:27:22.936ZJim "Niterider"https://thechainlink.org/profile/Jim
That's like 22nd ave in Kenosha. Lots of potholes, craters that are 9" deep, slipery paint striping along with lots of parked cars. Other bad area is down by the velodrome. Broken concrete, large potholes, broken glass everwhere. Get about 6-10 flat tires in this area a month. Bad area for riding in even running kevlar tires and still get flats!<br />
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That's like 22nd ave in Kenosha. Lots of potholes, craters that are 9" deep, slipery paint striping along with lots of parked cars. Other bad area is down by the velodrome. Broken concrete, large potholes, broken glass everwhere. Get about 6-10 flat tires in this area a month. Bad area for riding in even running kevlar tires and still get flats!<br />
<cite>Jamie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?page=2&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A41502&x=1%232211490Comment41502#2211490Comment41505"><div>I was just talking about the condition of the roads. and there is tons more morning traffic on this new route than I'm used to. thunderdome.</div>
</blockquote> I was just talking about the…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-26:2211490:Comment:415052009-01-26T18:03:02.739ZJamiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Jamie
I was just talking about the condition of the roads. and there is tons more morning traffic on this new route than I'm used to. thunderdome.
I was just talking about the condition of the roads. and there is tons more morning traffic on this new route than I'm used to. thunderdome. When you say it is a "warzone…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-26:2211490:Comment:415022009-01-26T18:01:17.771ZJim "Niterider"https://thechainlink.org/profile/Jim
When you say it is a "warzone" Do you mean the streets are bad or the area is high crime, lots of burned out buildings, broken windows, bullet holes in streets signs? Please explain Jamie<br />
<cite>Jamie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A6722&page=2#2211490Comment41469"><div>my commute is about 4 miles and it wasn't too bad. legs were cold but that was about it. Damen is a warzone though... it's really sketchy in…</div>
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When you say it is a "warzone" Do you mean the streets are bad or the area is high crime, lots of burned out buildings, broken windows, bullet holes in streets signs? Please explain Jamie<br />
<cite>Jamie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A6722&page=2#2211490Comment41469"><div>my commute is about 4 miles and it wasn't too bad. legs were cold but that was about it. Damen is a warzone though... it's really sketchy in parts.<br/><br/><cite>M.A.R.K. said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A41466&x=1%232211490Comment41466#2211490Comment41466"><div>Bumpity bump bump for NTLBM..<br/><br/>I have not riden yet today.. How was your ride this morning?</div>
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</blockquote> My 5 mile commute was a breez…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-26:2211490:Comment:414842009-01-26T16:22:34.628ZKevinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Kevin96
My 5 mile commute was a breeze this morning. Should stay pretty dry this week and the temps won't get ridiculous.
My 5 mile commute was a breeze this morning. Should stay pretty dry this week and the temps won't get ridiculous. my commute is about 4 miles a…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-01-26:2211490:Comment:414692009-01-26T15:51:58.276ZJamiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Jamie
my commute is about 4 miles and it wasn't too bad. legs were cold but that was about it. Damen is a warzone though... it's really sketchy in parts.<br />
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<cite>M.A.R.K. said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A41466&x=1%232211490Comment41466#2211490Comment41466"><div>Bumpity bump bump for NTLBM..<br/><br/>I have not riden yet today.. How was your ride this morning?</div>
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my commute is about 4 miles and it wasn't too bad. legs were cold but that was about it. Damen is a warzone though... it's really sketchy in parts.<br />
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<cite>M.A.R.K. said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/2211490:Topic:6722?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A41466&x=1%232211490Comment41466#2211490Comment41466"><div>Bumpity bump bump for NTLBM..<br/><br/>I have not riden yet today.. How was your ride this morning?</div>
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Started…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-09:2211490:Comment:69392008-09-09T19:11:28.304ZTommiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tom
Today is beautiful!<br />
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Started my ride to work at 10am. Had to make a pit-stop in Lincoln Square to arrange to have my truck towed (it's a wonderful thing to have your brake lines burst). Finally made it to Pilsen around 1.30<br />
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3.5 hours is about 2.5 hours too long for a 17 mile commute but I did manage to make friends with a truck driver on Elston--he let me draft from Fullerton to Division and did it with a finesse usually only seen on Japanese TV.<br />
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PS. I used arm warmers today.
Today is beautiful!<br />
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Started my ride to work at 10am. Had to make a pit-stop in Lincoln Square to arrange to have my truck towed (it's a wonderful thing to have your brake lines burst). Finally made it to Pilsen around 1.30<br />
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3.5 hours is about 2.5 hours too long for a 17 mile commute but I did manage to make friends with a truck driver on Elston--he let me draft from Fullerton to Division and did it with a finesse usually only seen on Japanese TV.<br />
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PS. I used arm warmers today. You'll adapt. Seriously the f…tag:thechainlink.org,2008-09-09:2211490:Comment:68092008-09-09T16:31:44.165ZBhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/B
You'll adapt. Seriously the first few chilly ride are a shock but I get over the ear thing and tight muscles in a few rides.<br />
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[People smarter than me have always suggested knee warmers <60 degrees. The skin at the kneecap is quite thin and exposes you to injury, etc. when it's not kept warm.]
You'll adapt. Seriously the first few chilly ride are a shock but I get over the ear thing and tight muscles in a few rides.<br />
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[People smarter than me have always suggested knee warmers <60 degrees. The skin at the kneecap is quite thin and exposes you to injury, etc. when it's not kept warm.]