Who will/has ridden when it is -13 with wind chill of -40?
How will/have you done it? I no longer debate with myself whether to ride when it is -1 or -2 and the wind chill is *only* -10 to -15, but I have been debating with myself about Monday and Tuesday riding. So far the "Are you crazy" side is definitely winning, and I am leaning to waiting until it warms up to -1 on Wednesday before I ride again.
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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on
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Planning to walk to work tomorrow as of now. I figured out my rear view mirrored glasses are helpful for walking in the street.
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Excuses, excuses.
Dave Grossman said:My work is closed.
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Permalink Reply by Dave Grossman on
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I know. I am lame.
h' 1.0 said:Excuses, excuses.
Dave Grossman said:My work is closed.
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Permalink Reply by Eric R on
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The office just sent the email saying we are closed. Now I'm totally going for a ride tomorrow! :) Joke... in case any of my coworkers read this.
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Permalink Reply by El Dorado on
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One thing I haven't seen mentioned on the news. Drinking alcohol and/or smoking will accelerate frostbite. I learned that the hard way one winter evening walking home from the bar.
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Permalink Reply by David Barish on
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The road Conditions are a big enough problem. The temperature and wind chills make this an easy no for me. I will bundle up and am looking forward to the walk from the train. I am anxious to ride but will pass.
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Permalink Reply by Matt M. 18.5KM on
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I've been gearing up for this for awhile....when I will use said gear is another question.... :-(
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Permalink Reply by bobweiser on
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i don't think i'll ride to/from work. but i might be up for a ride after work. is local option close for anybody else?
weather.gov said:Statement as of 12:10 AM CST on January 06, 2014
* a prolonged period of dangerously cold and potentially life
threatening wind chills will occur through Tuesday morning.
* Wind chills... 30 below zero through midday Tuesday...
These forecast wind chills are the lowest in nearly 20 years.
* Frost bite and hypothermia will occur in a matter of minutes
with these expected wind chills. Death will also occur if
precautions are not taken when being outside.
El Dorado said:One thing I haven't seen mentioned on the news. Drinking alcohol and/or smoking will accelerate frostbite. I learned that the hard way one winter evening walking home from the bar.
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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on
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The possible bike breakdown issues are the scariest part. The clothes that keep one warm while riding are almost certainly not enough to keep one warm while walking, especially if it means walking while maneuvering a bike through piles of snow on a sidewalk.
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Permalink Reply by Steve Courtright on
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I was surprised, but not shocked, to see two of my colleagues ride to work today.
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Permalink Reply by David P. on
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No. I have cold hands and just can't keep them from being really painfully cold on a bike in this weather, even for my 5-mile ride to work. That sucks, so why bother? The only thing that will do it for me in these temps are electrically heated gloves. Otherwise, I have no problem staying warm. But while I've ridden in -5F without much problem, this weather just isn't much fun and that's why I ride, so I'm happy to chug down the Kennedy to work in my car, warm and toasty.
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I rode around the block to get a quick feel for the conditions. Balaclavas are required today. Also, figuring out a way to layer your hands would probably be helpful. Huge props to anyone going any real distance, it's cold!
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