Winter 2015- who's still riding?

Traffic 'round these parts dropped off pretty dramatically a few weeks ago... hard to tell from the "I rode today" thread who's still riding, as one would have to conclude that Gene is the only one out there most days by reading it....

Who's sticking it out and plans to continue to ride pretty much every day regardless of weather?

(Was winter 2013;   2014 starts on p. 36;   2015 starts on p. 61)

 

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Permalink Reply by Josh.E on January 28, 2014 at 4:14am

I very proudly say that I rode in today.  Yes it was a bit cold out there but I only have about a 1.5 mile commute.  What I forgot was my wind proof riding winter gloves but luckily I left them at work so the ride back shouldn't be problem.   

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on January 28, 2014 at 4:38am
Nice!

Josh.E said:

I very proudly say that I rode in today.  Yes it was a bit cold out there but I only have about a 1.5 mile commute.  What I forgot was my wind proof riding winter gloves but luckily I left them at work so the ride back shouldn't be problem.   

Permalink Reply by Simon Phearson on January 28, 2014 at 5:18am

My thinking exactly - 3 degrees with a tailwind should make for a very tolerable ride, especially once you warm up. Looking forward to seeing the LFT again.

Lisa Curcio 4.1 mi said:

Tomorrow is looking like a distinct possibility!  Temperature by the time I leave around 7:30 is forecast to be around 3 degrees ABOVE zero.  The wind is going to be strong, but it will be a tailwind for me.  And during the day temperatures will rise to high teens.  It will be a happy day.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on January 29, 2014 at 1:21pm

20 is the new 40!  Felt like a heat wave this afternoon.

Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on January 30, 2014 at 5:33am

I too like the 20 degrees for riding.  I had on two balaclavas though, and should have gone with only one. SO STUPID!  And I had on one too many core layers.  had four total... three shirts and a thin jacket. shoulda gone with just two long sleeves.  roads were nice too.  I heard coworkers say there is snow coming...

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on January 30, 2014 at 5:36am

Only around an inch tonight.

Robert Underwood said:

I heard coworkers say there is snow coming...

Permalink Reply by Simon Phearson on January 30, 2014 at 6:16am

Not that it means the car-drivers won't freak out...


Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

Only around an inch tonight.

Robert Underwood said:

I heard coworkers say there is snow coming...

Permalink Reply by Gin on January 31, 2014 at 7:10am

Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on January 31, 2014 at 7:34am

A bigger front mudflap would prolong your chain life. Salt is a metal killer. Stay safe!

Steve

Permalink Reply by Thomas Mueller on January 31, 2014 at 8:02am

Bike everyday Mo-Fr 6miles all year one way and back to work in  Evanston

Left the house this morning it was 20° . Felt kinda good .Was able to drop a layer.

Permalink Reply by The Grizz on January 31, 2014 at 9:47am

In addition to what Steve said - 45north makes a chain called "willful neglect". They tested it with 500 hours of continuous salt spray without any signs of corrosion. Cost me about $30. Been using it all winter & still looks/works like new. I'm guessing it'll last me many seasons. Great tandem, Gin! I love riding with my kids. A tandem would be fun.

Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on January 31, 2014 at 10:40am

Thanks for that tip! I've used KMC stainless steel chains on my (internally-geared hub) folders for years. They do well in the salt, but they are too wide for derailleur-based drivetrains.

The only other addition I'd consider for that tandem in the winter is studded tires. I'd hate to dump it with a child on the back.

Steve

The Grizz said:

In addition to what Steve said - 45north makes a chain called "willful neglect". They tested it with 500 hours of continuous salt spray without any signs of corrosion. Cost me about $30. Been using it all winter & still looks/works like new.

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