I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by Gin on December 12, 2010 at 6:09pm

Ya--going south was much easier than the return trip north and then west. The wind was a mighty foe. Not many cars on the road, which was nice. Did see one other person on a bike.

Minh said:

I rode tonight in the blizzard. The 45mph gusts were a bit much but I did it anyway. I went about 15 miles. Anyone else ride tonight?

Permalink Reply by Duppie on December 13, 2010 at 3:30am

Rode in this morning from Andersonville to Union Station. Roads where remarkably clean -some of them where even dry- but the bike lanes where sometimes covered in sludge/snow. It didn't feel quite as cold as the WeatherChannel had predicted, but I did have the wind in my back. Drivers in general were considerate. Only saw one person on a bike

Overall a pleasant commute

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on December 13, 2010 at 3:36am

Nice ride this morning.  I think 9 degrees.  Streets were not bad and I have to say motorists were pleasant on Halsted/Lincoln/Wells! Have a great day!

Permalink Reply by igz on December 13, 2010 at 4:00am

i had faced the wind from the west and the north. it wasnt easy today.  i did two other cyclists at my metra stop this morning (down from the usual 8-10).

 

i too was surprised at motorists' consideration this morning.  i had to take part of the lane on wood dale road.  no honking or revving engines. and a soccer eve mom nodded her head in approval and waved (from her mercedes suv, likely with heated seats)

Permalink Reply by Sara on December 13, 2010 at 4:38am

I took the day off.  My first since October so I'm kinda sad.  And of course the red line had delay problems ;)

I still need to get some eye wear and once I do I'll feel a bit better being out in these temps.  Good job to everyone that made it today!

Permalink Reply by Vondo on December 13, 2010 at 4:50am

You usually do 8-10 cyclists at your metra stop? Impressive! 

iggi said:

i had faced the wind from the west and the north. it wasnt easy today.  i did two other cyclists at my metra stop this morning (down from the usual 8-10).

 

i too was surprised at motorists' consideration this morning.  i had to take part of the lane on wood dale road.  no honking or revving engines. and a soccer eve mom nodded her head in approval and waved (from her mercedes suv, likely with heated seats)

Permalink Reply by Eduardo on December 13, 2010 at 5:04am

For goggles, consider racquetball eyewear. For around $15 you get anti-scratch and anti-fog treated lenses.

Permalink Reply by igz on December 13, 2010 at 6:13am

ha.  whoops. dont tell Laura.

 

did 'see'

Vando said:

You usually do 8-10 cyclists at your metra stop? Impressive! 

iggi said:

i had faced the wind from the west and the north. it wasnt easy today.  i did two other cyclists at my metra stop this morning (down from the usual 8-10).

 

i too was surprised at motorists' consideration this morning.  i had to take part of the lane on wood dale road.  no honking or revving engines. and a soccer eve mom nodded her head in approval and waved (from her mercedes suv, likely with heated seats)

Permalink Reply by Joe Muldoon on December 13, 2010 at 8:12am

I rode this morning, and, of course, got a flat at Clark and Addison. I swapped tubes quickly and continued on my way. Man, my feet and toes were throbbing cold by the time I got to the office. Almost an hour in this crap is enough to test any biker's resolve!

 

Drivers were okay and I rode out in traffic most of the way without hassle to avoid the snow piles in the bike lane.

Permalink Reply by Minh on December 13, 2010 at 11:48am

Wear multiple pairs of socks and you'll be set! It works for me :)

Joe Muldoon said:

I rode this morning, and, of course, got a flat at Clark and Addison. I swapped tubes quickly and continued on my way. Man, my feet and toes were throbbing cold by the time I got to the office. Almost an hour in this crap is enough to test any biker's resolve!

 

Drivers were okay and I rode out in traffic most of the way without hassle to avoid the snow piles in the bike lane.

Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on December 13, 2010 at 12:09pm

Thats a great idea!

Thanks!

Eduardo Acosta said:

For goggles, consider racquetball eyewear. For around $15 you get anti-scratch and anti-fog treated lenses.

Permalink Reply by A.K.A Paul on December 13, 2010 at 12:17pm

I kept looking at the wind speed, temp and wind chill before I left this morning and had it built up much worse in my mind than it actually was.  Fortunately I had a head wind this morning so that the ride home was nice with a great tail wind.  I felt so good that I ran a few errands on the way home tonight.

 

Definately a great day to be riding! 

Duppie said:

It didn't feel quite as cold as the WeatherChannel had predicted, but I did have the wind in my back. Drivers in general were considerate. Only saw one person on a bike

Overall a pleasant commute

 

 

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