I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Tricolor on September 13, 2013 at 5:02am

It was nice out there, this morning.  Not crowded, again, either.

Permalink Reply by JimmyD on September 13, 2013 at 5:02am

Oh man it was cold this morning for my 6am ride to the Metra station up north in Fox Lake!

I failed to check the weather forecast beyond looking out the window to check for rain. I left my house in my typical summer biking clothes... a basic lightweight moisture-wicking generic sports shirt and light weight running shorts.

I got outside and thought... "uh oh, this will be a cold ride"... and it was! I didn't have time to run back inside to grab a long sleeve shirt or full pants, or else I would have missed my train.

I hope the ride this afternoon to Union Station will be warmer!

Permalink Reply by Bez on September 13, 2013 at 11:41pm

My wife yelled at me to throw a hoodie in my pack yesterday morning before I left.  I didn't want to, but I did so she would stop and I could leave.  About 2 blocks in, I had to stop and put it on.  Thanks, babe!

JimmyD 3.75 mi said:

Oh man it was cold this morning for my 6am ride to the Metra station up north in Fox Lake!

I failed to check the weather forecast beyond looking out the window to check for rain. I left my house in my typical summer biking clothes... a basic lightweight moisture-wicking generic sports shirt and light weight running shorts.

I got outside and thought... "uh oh, this will be a cold ride"... and it was! I didn't have time to run back inside to grab a long sleeve shirt or full pants, or else I would have missed my train.

I hope the ride this afternoon to Union Station will be warmer!

1s20gdv3auw5hPermalink Reply by 1s20gdv3auw5h on September 14, 2013 at 2:47am

Take a ride this afternoon.  Great sunny day for a ride!

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 16, 2013 at 2:46am

Now THAT was a tailwind!  Fastest I have ever made it to work. :-)  South siders, it looks like it will be a tailwind for you going home.

Permalink Reply by igz on September 16, 2013 at 3:01am

a bit chilly in the west burrrrbs this morning. coulda used another layer.

Permalink Reply by Jeremy on September 16, 2013 at 3:50am

glorious tailwind

with the scary high water

completely worth it.

Permalink Reply by BruceBikes on September 16, 2013 at 4:23am

You're not kidding.  From the Chicago marine forecast:

Today: Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt [23 to 29 mph]. Slight chance of showers in the morning. Waves 7 to 10 ft occasionally to 14 ft.


Jeremy said:

glorious tailwind

with the scary high water

completely worth it.

Permalink Reply by grayn8 on September 16, 2013 at 4:31am
Biking from 26th and King to Lawndale was not a glorious ride today, but the headwind did not seem as bad as that report. Still, all you folks with your glorious tailwinds hurt my soul. : )
Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 16, 2013 at 4:33am

That was a marine forecast.  Wind is always better/worse on the lake where nothing is blocking it.
 
grayn8 (5.3 - 36) said:

Biking from 26th and King to Lawndale was not a glorious ride today, but the headwind did not seem as bad as that report. Still, all you folks with your glorious tailwinds hurt my soul. : )
Permalink Reply by Jeremy on September 16, 2013 at 4:57am

Whether you head north then south or south then north, you're going to earn the tailwind days with some hellacious headwind days.  Just wait, it will be your turn again soon!

grayn8 (5.3 - 36) said:

Biking from 26th and King to Lawndale was not a glorious ride today, but the headwind did not seem as bad as that report. Still, all you folks with your glorious tailwinds hurt my soul. : )
Permalink Reply by JimmyD on September 16, 2013 at 5:04am

I was prepared for my 5am ride way up near the WI/IL border today to get to the Metra station... gloves, jacket, long pants. It was a pleasant ride!

Once I got into Chicago, it was much warmer for my ride to the office. I hope the sun peaks out this afternoon for the commute home.

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