I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on April 3, 2013 at 2:52am

Me, too.  The wide temperature swings to morning to afternoon make it difficult.  On the other hand, these crisp, clear mornings are so pretty!
 
in it to win it 8.0 mi said:

Better this AM.  Still looking for some 60's or better...

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on April 3, 2013 at 3:21am

For more bike commute photos from today, click here.

Permalink Reply by grayn8 on April 3, 2013 at 3:49am
My bag is packed with so much clothes, I think it's giving me an additional workout. It's funny but the past few days I've been biking almost completely covered am then shorts with wool gloves pm. This am was really awesome. Starting to see a lot more folks on bikes along my commute.

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

Me, too.  The wide temperature swings to morning to afternoon make it difficult.  On the other hand, these crisp, clear mornings are so pretty!
 
in it to win it 8.0 mi said:

Better this AM.  Still looking for some 60's or better...

Permalink Reply by Rich Evans on April 3, 2013 at 3:52am



grayn8 (5.3 - 36) said:

My bag is packed with so much clothes, I think it's giving me an additional workout. It's funny but the past few days I've been biking almost completely covered am then shorts with wool gloves pm. This am was really awesome. Starting to see a lot more folks on bikes along my commute.

Lisa Curcio 4.0 mi said:

Me, too.  The wide temperature swings to morning to afternoon make it difficult.  On the other hand, these crisp, clear mornings are so pretty!
 
in it to win it 8.0 mi said:

Better this AM.  Still looking for some 60's or better...

Permalink Reply by David Barish on April 3, 2013 at 4:10am

Delightful ride but strange in between weather.  It is hard to hit the right note in terms of what to wear and the garb that is just right for the morning may be too warm for the afternoon.  I pulled up next to a guy on Washington at Halsted.  He asked how my ride was and I said that it was delightful but the transition weather made it difficult to plan. As I locked up my heart was warm but my fingers were cold. I got to work and saw that a friend had posted about this period that is neither Winter nor Spring in her blog.  http://onthewingsofthehummingbird.com/2013/04/03/word-for-a-wednesd...

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on April 3, 2013 at 4:23am

Two sweaters in the morning, one in the afternoon's been working for me this week.

Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on April 3, 2013 at 4:28am

I was more-or-less back to my winter gear today.  Over the weekend I removed the toe covers on my cycling shoes, and failed to put them back on until this morning.  My toes paid the price Monday and Tuesday.  I was fine this morning.  I may remove a glove layer and base layer shirt for the ride home. It will be nice when the morning temps break the freezing point of water.

Permalink Reply by Jeremy on April 3, 2013 at 4:41am

I've been in my usual winter get-up the past couple of mornings and leaving a layer or two in the bag for the trip home.  Hopefully tomorrow starts a little warmer and follows through on the mid-50's getting predicted, meaning less to layer and wear in general.  Warm up already!

Permalink Reply by T.K. 3.5 mi on April 3, 2013 at 5:32am

Ive been doing the same as some of you, keeping most of the winter gear on. My favorite part has been experiencing the full power of a vented jacket. Too hot? unzip ever zipper you can find! 

Most important, keep those long johns on! (Im just not ready to let go)

Permalink Reply by Thunder Snow on April 4, 2013 at 1:38am

Yep.  Nice clear, crisp, cool morning for a ride.  Saw a bicycle lying on the grass ahead of me.  When I got near, I realized the cyclist was spread out, motionless, lying across a steam grate.  He must have spent the cold night outdoors.  I felt thankful for my better circumstances.  #30DOB

Permalink Reply by Jenn_5.5 mi on April 4, 2013 at 2:10am

Oh Boy! Spring Has Sprung!! Cyclist are crawling outta there warm little caves and rejoining the fun... I have to re-learn how to share the bike lane. I get so spoiled in the winter having the lane almost to myself... Happy thoughts! More people on bikes, more drivers to expect 'us', thus more awareness... Happy thoughts! 

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on April 4, 2013 at 3:30am

I, too, noticed many, many cyclists out this morning!  I think you are right, Jenn--we have turned the corner.

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