I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

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Permalink Reply by S on September 12, 2013 at 7:40pm

Nothing like fighting the wind for 17 miles into work and then leaving work to find the wind got stronger and shifted around so that it's a headwind for the entire ride back home. At least it was a lot cooler in the afternoon.

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Permalink Reply by T.K. 3.5 mi on September 13, 2013 at 10:49am

Why isn't everyone lighting up this thread with how awesome the morning commute was?! Long sleeves and no sweating?! Tailwinds?! Pure Bliss.

Happy Friday.

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Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on September 13, 2013 at 10:57am

I was a bit surprised at how chilly it was this morning – perfect weather for my wool zip-up. I wish I'd had worn gloves though, as my fingers got a bit chilly. Much better than the 90°F weather from Monday!

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Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on September 13, 2013 at 10:58am

Been busy. Short sleeves and no sweating for me. Wonderful tail wind.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on September 13, 2013 at 10:59am

So nice to not be hot, and to know it won't be hot going home, either. :-) Did manage to get caught in a wave wash at Oak Street that soaked my right foot as I rode through. :-( Good thing I have all day for things to dry.

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Permalink Reply by Tricolor on September 13, 2013 at 11:02am

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

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Permalink Reply by JimmyD on September 13, 2013 at 11:02am

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!

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Permalink Reply by Bez on September 14, 2013 at 5:41am

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!