I'm Tired of Whining about Winter...

And about how I haven't managed a thirty mile ride in over two months. So I'm gearing up, engaging a few of my winter biking lessons, and trying to get it done. Lemont or bust?

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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on March 17, 2013 at 3:40am

I'd love to go outside and do some brisk exercise for more than a few minutes at a time without feeling like someone poured quick-set cement into my lungs immediately afterward and for the next four to five days. 

Permalink Reply by Ranelle Kirchner on March 17, 2013 at 7:58am

This last week I managed a 30 mile ride around the city. It was decent weather; then again, I am from MN and prefer the cold. Not to worry, soon the weather will be warmer and you'll get your longer ride.

Permalink Reply by Tim Heckman on March 17, 2013 at 9:23am
I managed 38 miles from Oak Park to Lemont and back this morning. I'm happy now.
Permalink Reply by OLB 0.1 on March 17, 2013 at 9:45am
Hey Tim, let me know when you go again. I'll tag along if you don't mind some company.
Permalink Reply by Tim Heckman on March 17, 2013 at 10:01am
Not at all. I tend to start between 7 and 8 when I go out on the weekends. I'm kind of slow, averaging 10-13 miles an hour, but I keep going... You can touch base with me at tgheckman at gmail for contact info.
Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on March 17, 2013 at 1:24pm

It wasn't that bad yesterday but just cold enough to be annoying.

If it could be 45 and sunny I'd be fine with that.

Permalink Reply by Ranelle Kirchner on March 17, 2013 at 2:13pm

45 is nice, but anything above 35 with sun is fine by me. Refreshing in fact. 

Permalink Reply by Melissa on March 17, 2013 at 5:15pm

Riding in the sunshine today was amazing.  Agreed, anything above 30 feels like a vacation day.  In tomorrow's forecast,

this:

Wintry Mix (38°F)

Wintry Mix

makes me think of this.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on March 18, 2013 at 12:18am

Hmm, I wonder if riding in that would be better or worse?

Melissa said:

Riding in the sunshine today was amazing.  Agreed, anything above 30 feels like a vacation day.  In tomorrow's forecast,

this:

Wintry Mix (38°F)

Wintry Mix

makes me think of this.

Permalink Reply by Tim Heckman on March 18, 2013 at 12:33am
It's not a day on the bicycle without running into a handful of mixed nuts.
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on March 18, 2013 at 12:48am

;)

Tim Heckman said:

It's not a day on the bicycle without running into a handful of mixed nuts.
Permalink Reply by Mike Zumwalt on March 18, 2013 at 5:54am

True. esp. this time of year. The Suns rays are strong.

Ranelle Kirchner said:

45 is nice, but anything above 35 with sun is fine by me. Refreshing in fact. 

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