I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on January 27, 2012 at 5:03pm

No I actually got a pair from Home Depot so I could try them on, but they look pretty much the same.  Bummer about the mirror not having a secure fit.  I might have to stop by a shop and see if it's compatible with the glasses.  I hate having rig stuff up like that unless completely necessary, just out of fear of the mirror falling off or something. 

h' said:

Did you get these Bolles from Optics Planet?

First thing to do with the mirror is secure it to the glasses with a bit of electrical tape once following the instructions on how to mount it.

I don't think there's a chance in hell they'd stay put without the tape.

Brendan said:

I got the safety glasses now I'm going for that mirror next up.  That thing looks neat, and really unobtrusive, too. 

h' said:

Looove these, especially at only 8.99:

http://www.opticsplanet.net/bolle-safety-glasses-vs.html

Most safety glasses are not comfortable enough to wear for cycling, but these are wonderful.

You lose a touch of periphery due to design so add one of these at $15:

http://www.cycleaware.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPat...

Available at Rapid Transit North and Ciclo Urbano.

That's my close-to-perfect solution and I'm sticking to it.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 28, 2012 at 6:36am

Permalink Reply by Zoetrope on January 28, 2012 at 7:38am

Wow,  bright out there.  Maybe I should go outside?

Nice pics, Gene.

Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on January 28, 2012 at 7:39am

Yes! Beautiful pics! Thanks Gene!

Brendan said:

Wow,  bright out there.  Maybe I should go outside?

Nice pics, Gene.

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on January 28, 2012 at 1:35pm

Gene, your pics remind me of the reason Chicago thrived in the first place.  Thanks for sharing them!

I trued the hoops and test drove around the neighborhood.   

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 29, 2012 at 4:05am

Thanks for the kind words on the photos. I have multiple passions. One is bicycling. Another is photography. Each supports the other. I always have a camera with me when I bicycle, and my position on a recumbent trike makes the photography much easier. It is a pleasure to share and a joy that your appreciation and motivation follows.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on January 29, 2012 at 7:28am

You pretty much nailed it. I was a classsically trained artist and crave constant visual stimulation. A bike ride adresses my visual addiction perfectly. The camera addresses my art cravings.

h' said:

The bicycling- photography connection seems pretty common.

Sometimes I wonder if it is about an affinity for the man-machine interface (usually you folks are pretty computer-savvy, and play at least one musical instrument as well) or about having an insatiable need for visual input (riding a bike satisfies this craving like no other pastime.)

Gene Tenner said:

Thanks for the kind words on the photos. I have multiple passions. One is bicycling. Another is photography. Each supports the other. I always have a camera with me when I bicycle, and my position on a recumbent trike makes the photography much easier. It is a pleasure to share and a joy that your appreciation and motivation follows.

Permalink Reply by Gerry G on January 29, 2012 at 3:20pm

Flurries in the nudie eyes this A.M.  Not bad but I have to act on the suggestions offered these past few days and weeks.  Southbound on Lincoln, intersection of Lincoln, Belmont and Ashland.  Cars at the curb, blinkers going, they turn onto Belmont, great.  Car in the center lane, no blinker, right turn onto Ashland, not so great.  I'm just glad to see some of this developing in advance.  Grateful for no contact!

P.M. commute was fine into the wind, bring on the 40's F!

 

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Permalink Reply by ID on January 30, 2012 at 5:58am

I did. My first ride to work in about 3 weeks. And that headwind elicited more than a few four letter words from me this morning. I can handle cold, rain and snow. But, man, I hate the wind.

Permalink Reply by igz on January 30, 2012 at 6:06am

traded in my buff for the smart wool gaiter. im much happier now! this mornings ride was pleasant, a bit rushed, but pleasant.

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