It's Cold, Dark, and Wet... How Do You Stay Motivated to Keep Riding? - The Chainlink2024-03-28T17:29:07Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/it-s-cold-dark-and-wet-how-do-you-stay-motivated-to-keep-riding?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI've really enjoyed my rides…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-11:2211490:Comment:9587442015-12-11T14:25:16.993ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>I've really enjoyed my rides home in the dark lately. I focus on the calm quiet of the suburbs and the very pretty holiday light displays.</p>
<p>I've really enjoyed my rides home in the dark lately. I focus on the calm quiet of the suburbs and the very pretty holiday light displays.</p> I would love to! Can I try yo…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-06:2211490:Comment:9581942015-12-06T18:07:11.453ZSteve Ghttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Steve60
<p>I would love to! Can I try yours sometime!? :D </p>
<p>I would love to! Can I try yours sometime!? :D </p> Consider riding a velomobile,…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-06:2211490:Comment:9582802015-12-06T17:27:03.769ZSebastian Baptistehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SebastianBaptiste
Consider riding a velomobile, it's what I do. Looks exotic but all it is is a covered trike. And the ride is awesome.
Consider riding a velomobile, it's what I do. Looks exotic but all it is is a covered trike. And the ride is awesome. about a month into my recent…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-05:2211490:Comment:9581792015-12-05T02:56:51.686ZMJ E.https://thechainlink.org/profile/MJE
<p>about a month into my recent phase of regular cycling to work, i told myself "a bad day on the bike is better than a good day on the el" and its pretty much remained true.</p>
<p>also i try not to put too much pressure on myself and say i can stop cycling if i want to, or if its just not gonna happen that day. sometimes i take the day and drive or take the bus, sometimes i change my mind while waiting for the bus and run back up to the house and get my bike.</p>
<p>about a month into my recent phase of regular cycling to work, i told myself "a bad day on the bike is better than a good day on the el" and its pretty much remained true.</p>
<p>also i try not to put too much pressure on myself and say i can stop cycling if i want to, or if its just not gonna happen that day. sometimes i take the day and drive or take the bus, sometimes i change my mind while waiting for the bus and run back up to the house and get my bike.</p> My non-bike commute is on Met…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-01:2211490:Comment:9575312015-12-01T18:15:49.222ZSkip Montanaro 0mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/SkipMontanaro92
<p>My non-bike commute is on Metra from Evanston. That's $8.55 per round trip for me. Biking to work saves me a small chunk of change as well as all the health and mental alertness benefits. Plus, I pretty much have the Lakefront Trail to myself until next March or April. The benefits are endless!</p>
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<p>My non-bike commute is on Metra from Evanston. That's $8.55 per round trip for me. Biking to work saves me a small chunk of change as well as all the health and mental alertness benefits. Plus, I pretty much have the Lakefront Trail to myself until next March or April. The benefits are endless!</p>
<p></p> Good rain gear, coffee, 'ener…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-12-01:2211490:Comment:9574422015-12-01T00:07:33.548ZTom A.K.https://thechainlink.org/profile/TomKrystyn
Good rain gear, coffee, 'energy' drinks, french fries & pizza.
Good rain gear, coffee, 'energy' drinks, french fries & pizza. Thanks!tag:thechainlink.org,2015-11-04:2211490:Comment:9528022015-11-04T17:50:59.548ZJim Rehohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JimReho
Thanks!
Thanks! I got the 3XL and they fit ov…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-11-03:2211490:Comment:9524142015-11-03T15:49:44.915ZGene Tennerhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/GeneTenner
<p>I got the 3XL and they fit over my size 12 shoes.…</p>
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<p>I got the 3XL and they fit over my size 12 shoes.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Overboot-6ZCH4?cm_vc=OCOL&GID=&origin=prod&mid=OrderConfirmation&cm_mmc=EMT-_-OrderConfirmStandard-_-GuestOrderConfirm-_-CrossSellLink3&rfe=577d829f3eb38f39d75b3e59d1c206bbbb91a634ab39c5e36d0692d2405546ed&RIID=120741940&orderNumber=" target="_blank">http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Overboot-6ZCH4?cm_vc=OCOL&GID=&origin=prod&mid=OrderConfirmation&cm_mmc=EMT-_-OrderConfirmStandard-_-GuestOrderConfirm-_-CrossSellLink3&rfe=577d829f3eb38f39d75b3e59d1c206bbbb91a634ab39c5e36d0692d2405546ed&RIID=120741940&orderNumber=</a></p> I use Novara jacket and pants…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-11-03:2211490:Comment:9525312015-11-03T15:41:50.271ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>I use Novara jacket and pants and I have Sugoi shoe covers and a heavy set of Gore shoe covers too for the really cold weather. I have a Sugoi rain cover for my helmet which also holds in the warmth. I have a series of gloves I use and the two lighter ones are Specialized and the heaviest is Cannondale (but the heavy ones can only be worn at 20F or below). My rain jacket is always my top layer in cold weather (breaks the wind but has zipper vents). I always carry more than needed and adjust…</p>
<p>I use Novara jacket and pants and I have Sugoi shoe covers and a heavy set of Gore shoe covers too for the really cold weather. I have a Sugoi rain cover for my helmet which also holds in the warmth. I have a series of gloves I use and the two lighter ones are Specialized and the heaviest is Cannondale (but the heavy ones can only be worn at 20F or below). My rain jacket is always my top layer in cold weather (breaks the wind but has zipper vents). I always carry more than needed and adjust (often mid-ride) as needed. I have a set of ski goggles that I have used but they are a bit uncomfortable at times and reduce peripheral vision.</p> nice video, made me want to r…tag:thechainlink.org,2015-11-03:2211490:Comment:9526602015-11-03T15:25:46.544ZIrvin Steinerthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/IrvinSteinert
<p>nice video, made me want to ride in the rain!</p>
<p>nice video, made me want to ride in the rain!</p>