Aw, snow yeah!

Ok, so it seems the ride this morning sucked for some folks. I couldn't be happier!

Waterproof-windproof-thick as hell gloves- Check
Waterproof Milwaukee Hoodie- Check
Long thick socks and tights- Check
Snow glasses- Check
Fenders- Double check
Awesomeness- Aw hells yeah!- SUPER CHECK

Gear up like crazy for the winter. Put those fenders on your bike and take the lane if you have to just to avoid the snow pile. I had a blast this morning! Probably because I don't work anywhere near downtown anymore. Whoo!

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Permalink Reply by root on December 1, 2008 at 6:09am
what kind of gloves are they?
Permalink Reply by heather s on December 1, 2008 at 6:23am
Dig! I had a great time this morning too, and I do work downtown. I'll admit that motorists and buses were passing me closer than I would prefer, but it was still great fun. I always imagine that drivers are secretly jealous of me because I get to be outside enjoying the beautiful snow day, while they are stuck pouting about traffic and honking at each other.
Permalink Reply by E A on December 1, 2008 at 6:53am
What bike and tires do you prefer for bike winter?

I'll admit that I love winter riding -- the salted roads are fine, but that slush is just terrifying! It hides icy chunks and slick pavement.
Permalink Reply by Steve 3po on December 1, 2008 at 7:08am
so why are there no bumps for the rainy, sleety, stuff that fell all yesterday?
Permalink Reply by Danielle on December 1, 2008 at 1:33pm
I have the lizard skin blizzard gloves. Cheap. They sell them at Rapid. Not the best you can buy, but they seemed to get me through the storm just fine!


root said:
what kind of gloves are they?
Permalink Reply by Danielle on December 1, 2008 at 1:34pm
I just ride with my gatorskins. Most tires on bikes are going to be susceptible to hidden treasures in the snow. Just keep 'em at max psi and bike-with-care.

E A said:
What bike and tires do you prefer for bike winter?

I'll admit that I love winter riding -- the salted roads are fine, but that slush is just terrifying! It hides icy chunks and slick pavement.
Permalink Reply by yellow jello on December 1, 2008 at 2:34pm
To you Danielle, and anyone else who rode bravely today (happily or not), I raise this pint of Stella Artois!
Permalink Reply by LeslieB on December 1, 2008 at 2:58pm
Cheers!!!

Willy said:
To you Danielle, and anyone else who rode bravely today (happily or not), I raise this pint of Stella Artois!
Permalink Reply by Danielle on December 1, 2008 at 7:14pm
cuz yesterday was just the tip of the iceberg! wait til february.

Steve 3po said:
so why are there no bumps for the rainy, sleety, stuff that fell all yesterday?
Permalink Reply by Danielle on December 1, 2008 at 7:20pm
I'll toast to that!

LeslieB said:
Cheers!!!

Willy said:
To you Danielle, and anyone else who rode bravely today (happily or not), I raise this pint of Stella Artois!
Permalink Reply by Steve 3po on December 1, 2008 at 7:23pm
hey wait I drank with you for real tonight, do we have to have an internet toast too?
Permalink Reply by Jon on December 2, 2008 at 2:17am
May sound silly, but I have a pair of those giant clear plastic protection glasses people where in the lab, or when sanding or something. Cover a good chunk of the face and a great lil windshield. It's never too cold to ride if you're dressed right!

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