Are you still riding in this weather to work or school? give me a shout - The Chainlink2024-03-29T09:46:51Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A128556&feed=yes&xn_auth=nofall and winter are the best…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-27:2211490:Comment:1300342009-10-27T16:27:40.152ZJasonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Jason58
fall and winter are the best time ride. i love the chill in the air.
fall and winter are the best time ride. i love the chill in the air. I am still riding in this wea…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-27:2211490:Comment:1299952009-10-27T13:43:24.055ZGinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Gin
I am still riding in this weather with my kid and am a big promoter of riding year round. .. not to have a peeing contest (frozen stream--oh no! ;-), but b/c I believe that it's easiest for folks to bike when it is a habit. All too often, people lose momentum during a cold rainy stretch and then never get back in the saddle until spring. If we want biking to be taken seriously as a form of transportation, I think it's helpful for people to realize that weather doesn't *have* to keep you out of…
I am still riding in this weather with my kid and am a big promoter of riding year round. .. not to have a peeing contest (frozen stream--oh no! ;-), but b/c I believe that it's easiest for folks to bike when it is a habit. All too often, people lose momentum during a cold rainy stretch and then never get back in the saddle until spring. If we want biking to be taken seriously as a form of transportation, I think it's helpful for people to realize that weather doesn't *have* to keep you out of the saddle.<br />
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I salute those who are organized enough to switch between biking and other modes as the weather/their whims dictate. I am a creature of habit, and am glad biking is my main habit.<br />
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<cite>Duppie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A128208&page=2#2211490Comment128355"><div><cite>Rosa Diaz said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A128208&page=1#2211490Comment128234"><div>This is my first year riding, I am not sure how long I will last. I do not ride everyday, but try to get out there.</div>
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That is the right attitude. One problem that I have with Bike-winter is that it often becomes a peeing contest about who can ride in the lowest temperatures, worst snowstorm, etc.<br/>
I ride year round, but if the weather is too foul, or I am just too lazy (more likely reason), I will take the Metra. No need to put yourself at risk in an attempt to fit in.<br/>
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</blockquote> I would like them better if t…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-27:2211490:Comment:1299262009-10-27T04:55:58.706ZDavohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DaveMicek
I would like them better if they coverd the butt as well. Even though I have a fender, when it rains or is slushy out, my butt gets wet.<br />
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<cite>Joe TV said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?page=6&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A129916&x=1#2211490Comment129910"><div>Man, I really got to start putting my ideas into action instead of lazily watching others do it first. I want these AND the gaiters.<br></br><br></br><cite>Liz W. Durham…</cite></div>
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I would like them better if they coverd the butt as well. Even though I have a fender, when it rains or is slushy out, my butt gets wet.<br />
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<cite>Joe TV said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?page=6&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A129916&x=1#2211490Comment129910"><div>Man, I really got to start putting my ideas into action instead of lazily watching others do it first. I want these AND the gaiters.<br/><br/><cite>Liz W. Durham said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?page=6&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A129904&x=1#2211490Comment129739"><div>I just saw a pair of rain "chaps" that seem to get decent reviews. I have not tried them though.<br/><br/><a href="http://rainmates.us/home.jsp">http://rainmates.us/home.jsp</a><br/><br/><br/><cite>Morgan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A128208&page=5#2211490Comment129694"><div>i was surprised to find how awesome it feels to ride in 40-degree weather. i think i need some kind of rain shorts to cover the tops of my thighs, though. it's not great to spend the next couple hours with wet jean legs.</div>
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</blockquote> Not riding, what? of course I…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-27:2211490:Comment:1299162009-10-27T04:21:25.604ZJesterhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Jester
Not riding, what? of course I AM RIDING. It's what I do!
Not riding, what? of course I AM RIDING. It's what I do! Man, I really got to start pu…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-27:2211490:Comment:1299102009-10-27T04:04:35.284ZJoe TVhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoeTV
Man, I really got to start putting my ideas into action instead of lazily watching others do it first. I want these AND the gaiters.<br />
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<cite>Liz W. Durham said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?page=6&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A129904&x=1#2211490Comment129739"><div>I just saw a pair of rain "chaps" that seem to get decent reviews. I have not tried them though.…<br></br> <br></br></div>
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Man, I really got to start putting my ideas into action instead of lazily watching others do it first. I want these AND the gaiters.<br />
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<cite>Liz W. Durham said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?page=6&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A129904&x=1#2211490Comment129739"><div>I just saw a pair of rain "chaps" that seem to get decent reviews. I have not tried them though.<br/> <br/>
<a href="http://rainmates.us/home.jsp">http://rainmates.us/home.jsp</a><br/>
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<cite>Morgan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A128208&page=5#2211490Comment129694"><div>i was surprised to find how awesome it feels to ride in 40-degree weather. i think i need some kind of rain shorts to cover the tops of my thighs, though. it's not great to spend the next couple hours with wet jean legs.</div>
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</blockquote> I ordered these gaiters Frida…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-27:2211490:Comment:1299042009-10-27T03:45:57.488ZBarryhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Barry
<p><img alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35230955?profile=original" style="float:right; margin-left: 6px;"></img> I ordered <a href="http://thesocksite.com/black-nylon-waterproof-gaiters-p-594.html" target="_blank">these gaiters</a> Friday. Could have used them today. Instead, I ended up hiding inside all day. I know, wrong thread for such a confession.</p>
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I thought about cycling chaps but I know would just end up laughing at myself every time I rolled by Touché at Clark &…
<p><img style="float:right; margin-left: 6px;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35230955?profile=original" alt=""/>I ordered <a href="http://thesocksite.com/black-nylon-waterproof-gaiters-p-594.html" target="_blank">these gaiters</a> Friday. Could have used them today. Instead, I ended up hiding inside all day. I know, wrong thread for such a confession.</p>
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I thought about cycling chaps but I know would just end up laughing at myself every time I rolled by Touché at Clark & Devon. My bicycle is my preferred mo…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-26:2211490:Comment:1298062009-10-26T21:57:35.946ZLindsay K Primhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LindsayKPrim
My bicycle is my preferred mode of transportation, in all weather! It really takes quite a storm to put me on the CTA.
My bicycle is my preferred mode of transportation, in all weather! It really takes quite a storm to put me on the CTA. I just saw a pair of rain "ch…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-26:2211490:Comment:1297392009-10-26T17:11:07.075ZLiz W. Durhamhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LizWDurham
I just saw a pair of rain "chaps" that seem to get decent reviews. I have not tried them though.<br />
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<a href="http://rainmates.us/home.jsp">http://rainmates.us/home.jsp</a><br />
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<cite>Morgan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A128208&page=5#2211490Comment129694"><div>i was surprised to find how awesome it feels to ride in 40-degree weather. i think i need some kind of rain shorts to cover the tops of my thighs,…</div>
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I just saw a pair of rain "chaps" that seem to get decent reviews. I have not tried them though.<br />
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<a href="http://rainmates.us/home.jsp">http://rainmates.us/home.jsp</a><br />
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<cite>Morgan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/are-you-still-riding-in-this?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A128208&page=5#2211490Comment129694"><div>i was surprised to find how awesome it feels to ride in 40-degree weather. i think i need some kind of rain shorts to cover the tops of my thighs, though. it's not great to spend the next couple hours with wet jean legs.</div>
</blockquote> I'd rather ride in the snow t…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-26:2211490:Comment:1297122009-10-26T16:44:23.506ZJim Behymerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimBehymer
I'd rather ride in the snow than in the rain, Friday was pretty nasty getting to work, even though my ride has shortened since last year (commute is longer but only part of it by bike these days sadly). I do look forward to the cold-as-hell days ahead, I find winter cycling invigorating. In fact my avatar is a picture of me after an 8 mile, 16-degrees-below-zero commute last January
I'd rather ride in the snow than in the rain, Friday was pretty nasty getting to work, even though my ride has shortened since last year (commute is longer but only part of it by bike these days sadly). I do look forward to the cold-as-hell days ahead, I find winter cycling invigorating. In fact my avatar is a picture of me after an 8 mile, 16-degrees-below-zero commute last January i was surprised to find how a…tag:thechainlink.org,2009-10-26:2211490:Comment:1296942009-10-26T16:00:46.679ZMorganhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/MorganGaskin
i was surprised to find how awesome it feels to ride in 40-degree weather. i think i need some kind of rain shorts to cover the tops of my thighs, though. it's not great to spend the next couple hours with wet jean legs.
i was surprised to find how awesome it feels to ride in 40-degree weather. i think i need some kind of rain shorts to cover the tops of my thighs, though. it's not great to spend the next couple hours with wet jean legs.