I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on January 2, 2013 at 1:52pm

A lot more cyclists out on the way home than there were on the way in, and a few in the Dearborn lanes. Left off half of the layers I wore for the ride in, including only glasses and not goggles. Wind out of the west surprised me a bit, though.  It was funny to feel it slowing me down as I coasted down the hill from Kinzie and DesPlaines toward Green.

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 2, 2013 at 2:13pm
Agree with Lisa, more sightings on way home.
Permalink Reply by skipton on January 2, 2013 at 5:02pm
Weather was perfect this morning, around 9am riding in the sun sure helped, saw a handful of runners on LFP between Margate park tunnel and North ave.
Don't remember any bicyclist, did see some on the way home around 6:30

15 degrees and sunny and little wind, sure beats 40 degree sideways rain.
Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 4, 2013 at 3:11am

15 degrees again this morning.  Very strong headwind, just took my time.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on January 4, 2013 at 3:29am

Glad I am not on the LFP.  The commute in is mostly south and the wind was bad enough on the side streets.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 4, 2013 at 5:18am

For more bike commute photos from today, click here.

Permalink Reply by Apie (11) on January 4, 2013 at 5:39am

Milwaukee was empty this morn, wind wasn't as bad as I thought, I didn't feel any gusts.  I'm riding up to Wilmette after work, shoudl be a lot warmer.  Has anybody rode Lincoln N from North? Is it safe all the way to McCormick?

Permalink Reply by We all have an inner Beast... on January 5, 2013 at 12:06am

Late entry - Loved the single digit wind chill !!! 12 degrees temp when I left the house.(Was wednesday 02 Jan 2013) Was cold and froze my hands and feet. Bought some DeFeet glove inserts on the way home. Were warm for initial ride. Will see how they do for the rest of the week. Used two balaclavas, helmet was worn but no strap needed. Was choking me anyway. No more strapping to adjust. Had to take goggles off, fogging really badly.

Thursday, 03 Jan 2013 - Stepped out into 16 degrees. Using glove liners. Kept my hands warm. Used a set of old school thermal bottoms under military "ninja suit bottoms" (thin base layer- PolarTec - it's my normal, everyday wear for cold weather). Feet froze due to cuffs cutting off circulation to feet. Gonna cut the cuffs, or part of legs. We shall see. Going goggle-less, will see how that works out.

 

Friday, 04 Jan 2013 - Stepped out to 26 degrees. Felt like a heat wave ! Single layer for everything. Glad I went to NotoriousDUG's class on cold weather clothing. Just using my UnderArmor Cold Gear longsleeve (Brown) and my Hi Tech wind & waterproof thinly insulated jacket (OD Green) on my top, Polar Tec base layer pants and Walgreen's sweatpants (sometimes legs down, sometimes up) for my legs, and my Walmart Survivor brand insulated and waterproof boots with single pair of wool socks.

 

All my rides home are warmer, so I adjust.

 

Have a Great Weekend out there, Ladies and Gentlemen !!!

Stay warm !

 

Respectfully,

 

Manny

 

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 6, 2013 at 3:36pm

For a few more bike ride photos from tonight, click here.

Permalink Reply by Donna Nitz on January 6, 2013 at 3:50pm
Beautiful pic. Thanks for sharing!
Permalink Reply by Donna Nitz on January 6, 2013 at 3:57pm
Rode in southeast Wisconsin mountain biking snow covered trails! Refreshing!
Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 6, 2013 at 4:07pm

Thank you, Donna. I was curious if anyone had ever seen build-up of sand at Belmont Harbor. It is hard to see, but if you look closely at the water in the photo, there are multiple mini-sandbars. It would be impossible to get in and out of the harbor now.

Donna Nitz said:

Beautiful pic. Thanks for sharing!

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