I rode today. Did you?

Nice first ride in the COLD.

 

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Permalink Reply by David Beazley on February 26, 2014 at 1:20am

Waning crescent moon and Venus over Baha'i.   This is why one rides all winter.  Yes.   (Best I could get with my camera phone).  

Permalink Reply by Simon Phearson on February 26, 2014 at 3:35am

A bracing but pleasant ride this morning with minimal ice and increasing sunlight - I love commuting in during the sunrise. Astonished to see (at approximately 6 a.m.) absolutely no one on the LFP south of Navy Pier. It's not that cold, people!

Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on February 26, 2014 at 3:53am
Trying to muscle up the courage to get in the bike today. If you biked in today, tell me how awesome you felt when you got in. I need some inspiration today to put on layers and not hop in the train ( which takes the same amount of time anyways).

Do I need goggles? I don't have any now.
Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on February 26, 2014 at 4:01am

Nice moon and star picture!  I saw five or six cyclists on n. clark this morn.  I agree its not that cold.  What if we all lived in Alaska? or Minnesota? :)  Still, on these colder days I'm glad I have my goggles. and my balaclavas. and my mittens. and my thick wool socks. 

Permalink Reply by EssFresh on February 26, 2014 at 4:02am
I've been riding all week and it's been cold but not as bad as earlier in the year. I don't ride on the LFT so I have no use for goggles.
Permalink Reply by Skip Montanaro 0mi on February 26, 2014 at 4:05am



Julie Hochstadter said:

Trying to muscle up the courage to get in the bike today. If you biked in today, tell me how awesome you felt when you got in. I need some inspiration today to put on layers and not hop in the train ( which takes the same amount of time anyways).
I felt awesome, totally awesome! I love how warm it makes me feel seeing those pour souls freezing their patutes off waiting for the number 22 bus in their feeble Plexiglas shelters. "Ha!" I say. I'm warm, you're a popsicle!
I rode down Clark from Evanston today instead of taking LFT. Switched bikes too (my fixed gear is geared a bit high for this weather). I only gave up my tire studs, but there was really no ice, so it was all good.
Do I need goggles? I don't have any now.
I don't own goggles. I rode with one of those caps that fits over your whole head, letting your eyes and nose peek out. I wore a pair of sunglasses (with their clear lenses installed) to protect my eyes from the tear-inducing wind.
There, now go hop on that bike Julie!
Permalink Reply by David Altenburg on February 26, 2014 at 4:18am

I realized a couple blocks out that I forgot my goggles today. It wasn't a problem. It was a pleasant ride - though it's cold, the sun is out!

Julie Hochstadter said:

Trying to muscle up the courage to get in the bike today. If you biked in today, tell me how awesome you felt when you got in. I need some inspiration today to put on layers and not hop in the train ( which takes the same amount of time anyways).

Do I need goggles? I don't have any now.
Permalink Reply by Robert Underwood on February 26, 2014 at 4:20am

As far as goggles, go... as in ski goggles, I want to emphasize how nicely they block the cold air.  Sunglasses, IMO, don't even compare to the absolute domination of the SKI GOGGLE. 

Permalink Reply by Josh L. on February 26, 2014 at 4:49am

I lost my balaclava so I've cut back my riding. I did ride at 10 pm last night and my God it was cold.  Impressed with you all staying  at it.

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 26, 2014 at 5:00am

Makes no difference, David, what camera you used; 'tis a very nice photo. Keep 'em coming.

David Beazley said:

Waning crescent moon and Venus over Baha'i.   This is why one rides all winter.  Yes.   (Best I could get with my camera phone).  

 

Permalink Reply by Gene Tenner on February 26, 2014 at 5:05am

Because you get to see stuff like this, Julie.

Permalink Reply by T.K. 3.5 mi on February 26, 2014 at 5:32am

Julie, wear your chainlink jersey as your middle layer! 

Never have I felt so warm and cozy in zero degree weather.

Julie Hochstadter said:

Trying to muscle up the courage to get in the bike today. If you biked in today, tell me how awesome you felt when you got in. I need some inspiration today to put on layers and not hop in the train ( which takes the same amount of time anyways).

Do I need goggles? I don't have any now.

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