Category Archives: Cold weather
The Threshold for Unpleasant
One of our club riders wanted to go shorter than the planned route this morning. I thought that was a good idea, and planned to join her. But she wanted to leave at 8:15, and the B ride would be … Continue reading
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Moisture Wicking Base Layers
During warm weather here in Texas (which is about eight months out of the year) I like to wear just a cycling jersey next to my skin. But if the temperature gets below 70 degrees (21C), I add a base … Continue reading
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I Don’t Do Resolutions, But…
…I did the Resolution Ride again this year. A local bike shop puts on this New Year’s Day ride from its far north store. It’s an out-and-back of either 25 or 50 miles. Pat and I did it last year, … Continue reading
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What’s Black and White and Blocks Wind All Over?
After that no-ride weekend, I was looking forward to getting back on the bike. But being an adopted Texan, I have also become a weather wuss. My friends in Minnesota would be mortified that we tend to avoid riding in … Continue reading
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Shedding Layers (Or Not)
“Let’s ride,” said my wife on Saturday morning. “You’re on,” I replied. I checked the temperature. It was a chilly 42 degrees outside (5 Celsius). She confirmed it by walking into the backyard. “Oh oh — we’re covering the legs … Continue reading
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Adjusting to Cool Weather Riding
As I write this, the wind is whipping around my home office window. I left work this evening with 74 degrees showing on my car thermometer. When I got home, it had fallen to 63. I just got back from … Continue reading
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I’m Just a Fair Weather Rider
Finally, the weather moderated yesterday and I got out to ride, for the first time in eight days. It felt good, although I could tell I had spent too much time off the bike. The ride seemed to require more … Continue reading
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I Need To Ride
Guest poster Jeff Hemmel has been away from biking for a bit, and that’s had him frustrated. At some point, if you ride long enough or just become hopelessly addicted to cycling, getting out for a ride changes from a … Continue reading
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Activation Energy
Guest poster Don Blount discusses how to deal with cold weather riding. I feel it this time of the year. For that matter, I think we all do. When the temperatures fall, the wind howls and the days get shorter, … Continue reading
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When Biking Isn’t Fun
I was looking forward to this morning’s club ride, even though the temperature was on the chilly side – 42ºF (5ºC) — with a bit of a wind. But the ride organizer had picked a route that I probably would have … Continue reading
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