I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Duppie on January 2, 2013 at 3:30am

Just for fun I started growing some facial hair recently. It got covered with some ice particles this morning. Made me feel like I was on an expedition to the north pole...

Permalink Reply by Lanterne Rouge on January 2, 2013 at 3:38am

My feet were cold even with wool socks, shoes and neoprene booties. Booo!

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on January 2, 2013 at 3:56am

Maybe (in another thread?) we should discuss the options.  One thing I learned from internet-bob folk wiser than myself over the past week or two is that the placement of a vapor barrier is key.  If, like now, evaporation is a real possibility, then the vapor barrier (highly technical term for a "baggie") should be next to your skin to prevent moisture (highly technical term for "sweat") from evaporating.  In damp weather, it should be outside your sock to prevent infiltration of outside water.

That said, I have yet to test either placement personally, as I wussed out this AM.  I welcome inputs from others who might have tried this...


Jim S said:

My feet were cold even with wool socks, shoes and neoprene booties. Booo!

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 2, 2013 at 4:01am

For more bike commute photos from today, click here.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on January 2, 2013 at 4:19am

Goggles! And a wool scarf somewhat loosely tied over the lower half of my face.  Layers were right, double mittens worked again even though it was colder than yesterday, but FEET!  I wear regular winter boots and I am thinking that I might be layering socks to the point where there is not enough air space in there.

My first winter, and I am glad to know it has not gotten too cold to ride yet.

Permalink Reply by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep on January 2, 2013 at 4:40am

I caught a flat two blocks from a new year's eve party, which I patched inside drunk, and it managed to get me home but was flat by the next morning. Pretty cool time, all told, I think, in my opinion. 

Permalink Reply by JimmyD on January 2, 2013 at 5:09am

I wore too many layers today and was really warm when I arrived at my office. Although my commute is very short from the Union Station. The few miles from my house to the local Metra stop had my eyes tearing up though.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on January 2, 2013 at 6:42am

Serge, I was counting, too, and forgot about it by the time I posted.  I saw seven (7) and only two of those were in my neighborhood.  The others were all from when I hit Kinzie at DesPlaines to the Daley Center.

Permalink Reply by Thinman on January 2, 2013 at 6:53am

Only two people passed me on the LFT this morning, as I was headed south.  I did not see anyone going north.

I have tried the neoprene socks and baggies and neither worked (for me).

I find the biggest issue is to keep the layers loose; too tight and it just cuts off the circulation.

My waterproof boots have been the best addition to multiple layers of wool.  

However, I only made it about three miles to North Avenue, when I lost contact with my feet turned icicles. 

Nevertheless, it was a good ride and I was pretty happy to arrived at the office today in a reasonable amount of time.  The sun was still shining and that was added treat!  

(Always a good day to ride!!)

Permalink Reply by spencewine on January 2, 2013 at 7:01am

I rode today and saw 6-7 people. It was definitely a cold ride. I think  a lot of people are still on vacation because car traffic seemed really light today as well.

Permalink Reply by Wolf-Pup on January 2, 2013 at 7:12am
The weather was perfect. I wonder if there are fewer cyclists because schools out? Maybe all the college kids are on vacation somewhere warm. In any case my hands are still freezing. I wear fleece gloves under some Novara winter gloves. Otherwise I'm nice and warm. :) yeah it was nice to see you drop in NYE.
Permalink Reply by norman kaeseberg on January 2, 2013 at 10:43am

there was moderate traffic on lincoln and a few bikes this morning despite the freeze. snot anyting to worry about

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