tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52280748351831569752024-03-05T09:20:43.617-08:00Stell Bike CommuteJournal of Bike commute conditions.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-61285961081166405622015-04-13T06:34:00.000-07:002015-04-13T06:34:02.455-07:00Topeak Morph Pump<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This morning I got a flat tire on the way in to work. Luckily it was a gorgeous morning, birds chirping, and I was in a nicer section of my commute. Having my <a href="http://www.topeak.com/products/Pumps/MiniMorph">Topeak Mini-Morph pump</a> definitely makes a huge difference. Mine is now probably five or six years old, but still working well. It is a mini pump that acts like a floor pump with its fold out foot pad, flexible hose and T-handle. Now <a href="http://www.topeak.com/products/Morph-Pumps">Topeak</a> even sells a newer model that has a flip out gauge, which would be a nice feature to have if it doesn't add too much bulk.</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-83481014173950515312015-03-23T06:19:00.001-07:002015-03-23T06:19:25.810-07:00First Spring Bike Commute<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSgQ917RHjrSBM7OIdTML27H16KRAh9RB0Pxlgx90qDM_7DPNHeordg9EygGM6Q51VPl_ayHnkph3EMuWMo0z0M24z4kD6O0qK6J6IcOD3yzSUW5hahXn1yNBNZW45dy1BJ8fKMJ1S1Fp/s640/blogger-image--1360468658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbSgQ917RHjrSBM7OIdTML27H16KRAh9RB0Pxlgx90qDM_7DPNHeordg9EygGM6Q51VPl_ayHnkph3EMuWMo0z0M24z4kD6O0qK6J6IcOD3yzSUW5hahXn1yNBNZW45dy1BJ8fKMJ1S1Fp/s640/blogger-image--1360468658.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-45137698719966340082015-03-15T20:30:00.001-07:002015-03-15T20:30:53.166-07:00Quarter Turn Mount<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">For my birthday I was given K-Edge CNC quarter turn mount that I am going to use for my Wahoo RFLKT. Looks secure, and I like how I can easily remove it when I lock up my bike outside.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UJEtb06MQmwUEoHl6h9VlMjrpu1I1o5Xrlmxz21ZfnN7vgwAtdJGETpHeSXLPHzsSxU21UH55oNX9Kz9jwkj0exbM9KYTeuX7TFyA0GWJiaLldX6R0k7cGw5uveOZfERgfnmiwgmbiyM/s640/blogger-image-1240479677.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8UJEtb06MQmwUEoHl6h9VlMjrpu1I1o5Xrlmxz21ZfnN7vgwAtdJGETpHeSXLPHzsSxU21UH55oNX9Kz9jwkj0exbM9KYTeuX7TFyA0GWJiaLldX6R0k7cGw5uveOZfERgfnmiwgmbiyM/s640/blogger-image-1240479677.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPCTsc7QrlY1T9PwVkzZexN6TNk6BVADhxHbBz4b2VsAGYz0eykxeeByUErnS1gDfQlp5AehGL09YMWyalr8YAR1LbKV7ImEFhQwfUcxsaKObYBAPfRlkwuX6uxvB4LsuRfuEq5K2KWwN/s640/blogger-image-2144277784.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyPCTsc7QrlY1T9PwVkzZexN6TNk6BVADhxHbBz4b2VsAGYz0eykxeeByUErnS1gDfQlp5AehGL09YMWyalr8YAR1LbKV7ImEFhQwfUcxsaKObYBAPfRlkwuX6uxvB4LsuRfuEq5K2KWwN/s640/blogger-image-2144277784.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-8690979011424358222015-01-14T05:55:00.001-08:002015-01-14T05:55:11.878-08:0019° wind chill 9°-O2 jacket<br />
-polar fleece vest<br />
-wind proof pants<br />
-wool socks<br />
-32degrees longsleeved thermal undershirt<br />
-skull cap<br />
-snowboarding gloves<br />
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Was warm and comfortable. My feet were the only things that got cold about 4 miles into the ride. Part of it may be do to the fact that my shoes are very old, and leak air pretty bad. My water bottle started to form ice inside of it by the end of the 10 miles.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-52675459376215032572014-12-15T06:14:00.001-08:002014-12-15T06:14:46.748-08:0043° feels like 39°-Eddie Bauer Tech Fleece<br />
-Novara wind proof pants<br />
-Cotton socks<br />
-Champion DuoDry Shirt<br />
-Insulated hybrid gloves<br />
-skull cap<br />
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Was a little cold in the chest at first, but then was comfortable.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-15837334974492691482014-11-19T06:27:00.001-08:002014-11-19T06:27:25.155-08:00Cycling Glove ReviewI came across a pretty good review of bike gloves (ways of keeping your hands warm) when riding in colder temps.<br />
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<a href="http://allseasonscyclist.com/2013/10/18/winter-cycling-how-to-keep-your-hands-warm/">http://allseasonscyclist.com/2013/10/18/winter-cycling-how-to-keep-your-hands-warm/</a><br />
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<img alt="Planet Bike Borealis Winter Cycling Gloves with removable fleece liner and windproof fabric" src="http://allseasonscyclist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/planet-bike-borealis-winter-cycling-glove.jpg?w=645" />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-47657080646356833892014-11-19T06:07:00.000-08:002014-11-19T07:43:11.851-08:0020.8°, wind chill 18°<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-O2 Jacket</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-polor tech fleece vest</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Champion Duo Dry tshirt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-wind proof Novara pants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-wool socks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Cannondale bike shoes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-balaclava face mask</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-wrist warmers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-<a href="http://amzn.com/B008TNGGEY">Craft Hybrid Weather Gloves</a></span><br />
-thick cotton skull cap<br />
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Was comfortable. My thumbs did get cold and hurt until I was in my office for a while. My toes were also cold, but overall was comfortable other than in those two areas. Even unzipped the side vents on my jacket to keep my torso from over heating.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-2802528789548996332014-11-10T06:21:00.002-08:002014-11-10T06:21:24.271-08:0036°-O2 Jacket<br />
-REI Polor tech fleece vest<br />
-Novara bike shorts<br />
-quick dry shirt<br />
-Pearl Izumi socks<br />
-skull cap<br />
-insulated gloves<br />
-wrist warmers<br />
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Legs were cold for about the first three miles, then was fine. My chest started to get warm about seven miles in, but was able to unzip both outer layers, and felt better.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-74596495039269910792014-11-07T05:42:00.003-08:002014-11-07T05:42:54.342-08:0044° wind chill 40°-polar tech vest<br />
-shorts<br />
-cotton socks<br />
-full fingered gloves<br />
-Nema quick dry shirt<br />
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My arms were cold most of the ride, my chest was comfortable but then slightly warm near 9 miles in, but lowered the zipper, and was comfortable.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-48906618395628454072014-11-03T06:15:00.002-08:002014-11-03T06:15:29.064-08:0037°<span style="font-size: x-small;">-pullover polartech fleece (Eddie Bauer)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-quickdry undershirt (Champion DuoDry)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-quickdry shirt (Novara)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-windproof bike pants</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-socks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-shoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-wrist warmers</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-insulated gloves</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">-skull cap</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Was a bit warm in my legs, would have probably been more comfortable still in shorts. The fleece was comfortable.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-23876466902416445372014-10-30T06:03:00.001-07:002014-10-30T06:03:10.386-07:0048°-O2 jacket<br />
-shorts<br />
-cotton socks<br />
-shoes<br />
-full fingered gloves<br />
-Novara bike shirt<br />
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Head cold for first 4.5 miles, then was fine, and even unzipped my jacket some.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-26998833666393347742014-10-27T06:45:00.002-07:002014-10-27T06:45:58.591-07:0043° Wind chill of 41°-O2 Jacket<br />
-Scull cap<br />
-shorts<br />
-quick dry shirt (REI)<br />
-cotton socks<br />
-wrist warmers<br />
-insulated gloves<br />
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Was comfortable.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-76704870507345707052014-10-20T05:52:00.000-07:002014-10-20T05:52:03.208-07:0036°<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-o2 Jacket</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-polar tech vest</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-shorts</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-wool socks</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-skull cap</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-insulated gloves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-REI quick dry shirt</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Was comfortable on the ride.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-15006691150862050612014-08-18T11:25:00.000-07:002014-08-18T11:46:34.380-07:00Adventures in Bike Commuting.....<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqntFJb7HOVv1UGgIDCGptCaE4QOaRNevxFOQZqkbevMYcn8QYnR7moQ7HFujC7cWEYRpQqOcBnWG4E6-Q3WnoHlcJRAmQLtHuJlqKhqRzOiBQ9Bc0LB8txjvwX0eSUSuJaZC-KsSiEa7/s640/blogger-image--68901210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqntFJb7HOVv1UGgIDCGptCaE4QOaRNevxFOQZqkbevMYcn8QYnR7moQ7HFujC7cWEYRpQqOcBnWG4E6-Q3WnoHlcJRAmQLtHuJlqKhqRzOiBQ9Bc0LB8txjvwX0eSUSuJaZC-KsSiEa7/s640/blogger-image--68901210.jpg"></a></div>This morning was an adventurous day in bike commuting (not in a good adventuring way...). I was already rushed, as I was running late; somehow I convince myself when I am still in bed, that I don't need as much time as I really do to do breakfast and then help get the kids going with their morning routine before I leave Julia to the rest of the kids' morning requirements and shuttling to their destinations.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So back to what happened, I was already running late, and was cruising along, trying to make up for lost time, then in the middle of banking on a hard left to try to minimize any loss of momentum on the turn, I hear a pop and then bouncing sound. So I quickly stop, and turn around to see my rear tail light cover rolling away, and immediately hear the batteries go following after. Am able to recover the cover and batteries, although I notice the cover now looks to have a chip broken off, but after struggling a bit, am able to get it back on, although doesn't feel very secure anymore. As I am riding off, I realize that I didn't' see the rubber gasket that makes the light water tight, so it may die on my in the next rainy ride, if it holds together long enough. So this was about a mile into the ride. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then about 3 miles into my 10.5 mile ride I hear a quick sucking sound, then my front wheel stops, nearly sending me flying over the handlebars on a busy street. Not very fun. I look down, and see my front rain fender is shattered, and is what locked up my front wheel. Luckily I carry a small utility knife with me, so I was able to cut the rest of the fender off so I could continue my commute to work.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm sad about the fender, as I have come to appreciate the amount of water the fender keeps off me, but don't think I am going to be replacing that any time soon, budget is tight, and now where I currently works lends itself to taking mass transit if the weather looks to be bad, so I am no longer forced to ride even in inclement weather as I was before. But hate to have to spend money on it, but I know I won't feel comfortable riding with out a rear tail light. I don't trust that cars will pay attention to me without an obnoxiously bright light telling them I'm on there.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been very happy with my Cygolite Expilion headlight, so my look at Cygolite's rear tail light as a replacement option.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-76708636147177022582014-01-20T14:39:00.001-08:002014-01-20T14:39:17.333-08:00Brake PadsI changed out the brake pad inserts on my road bike this weekend. Makes a huge difference in stopping ability. The replacement was probably something I should have done sooner. This was my first time I just did it myself. Was very easy, and so far seems to be giving me no problems. I went with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CJVA9S/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Kool Stop pads</a>, salmon in the front, and black in the back.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-31482747554246362912013-09-13T05:39:00.001-07:002013-09-13T06:07:34.315-07:00Feels like FallIt is definitely starting to feel more like fall. There was a crispness to the air this morning. Tomorrow is only supposed to get into the 60's and drop into the 40's at night. Plus I saw a wild turkey on my bike ride into work today.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-9730259725763782722013-09-06T05:58:00.001-07:002013-09-06T05:58:11.779-07:0058 deg-shorts<br />
-cotton tshirt<br />
-socks & bike shoes<br />
-O2 jacket<br />
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Was comfortable, but had to take off jacket about one third of the way in.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-18825927443165338972013-08-16T11:32:00.001-07:002013-08-16T11:34:18.723-07:00No longer "Them"This morning the crisp air on this abnormally cool August curled around my bike and I as I came upon a group of road bikers at an intersection on my way work I realized that I no longer consider myself apart from "Them", that is road bikers, you know, "Roadies". I don't know when that happened. I used to always consider myself a mountain biker that due to circumstances was in a sea of pavement, while dreaming of being on the trail... There they were in front of me, a group of road bikers doing a group ride in the opposite direction, and I realized I no longer thought of them as "Them", but considered myself one of them. I can't remember when that change happened. But I do know that this doesn't mean I am going to start shaving my legs or anything... I don't need to get to work that much faster...<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMMXy4MhEbPVoL5SpfD1V5k6gt9kMqEGixHQdxgXZp9Rdx0JN_5fzDc1AlBNBGK4j0wbWg_ZmvC_96y4lgIICVnACNr8E1hqSazru_UK2-gUZvKHlmS2PhpbzCYtpa-Y8FR_BsZkPM5fLk/s640/blogger-image-1054890987.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMMXy4MhEbPVoL5SpfD1V5k6gt9kMqEGixHQdxgXZp9Rdx0JN_5fzDc1AlBNBGK4j0wbWg_ZmvC_96y4lgIICVnACNr8E1hqSazru_UK2-gUZvKHlmS2PhpbzCYtpa-Y8FR_BsZkPM5fLk/s640/blogger-image-1054890987.jpg"></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-79379388603087621492013-05-06T05:57:00.001-07:002013-05-06T05:57:16.322-07:0048°, feels like 47°-O2 jacket<br />
-shorts<br />
-sock & bike shoes<br />
-bike gloves<br />
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Was comfortable.<br />
<br />Today I tried a new route that kept me away from Chestnut and all its construction. I preferred it much better, and think I may stick to that route from now on.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-39884088451894598162013-02-21T07:27:00.001-08:002013-02-21T07:27:48.502-08:00Cygolite Expilion 700 HeadlightMy parents as a present gave me a new bike headlight for my bike commutes. It's the Cygolite Expilion 700. I charged it up last night and used it this morning on my ride into work. I used it on the "day flash" mode as it was already bright out. I was impressed. The flashes were strong enough to light up signs 50 yards away in broad daylight. I'm curios to use it tonight when it's dark out. <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NM1uWcsq_RSxIzAlgmeSL2Ty6MDVI9LeFwpstFqsjRwIsgBiKNVHLyIhBS_AOm2we4CBEQB87A-afZXg350ybQEIY5PxQA5IdquJ7LGDytg2gj9yAlS0Y1VHaNZz8o0mQfYg4lRZMvND/s640/blogger-image--1192929807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NM1uWcsq_RSxIzAlgmeSL2Ty6MDVI9LeFwpstFqsjRwIsgBiKNVHLyIhBS_AOm2we4CBEQB87A-afZXg350ybQEIY5PxQA5IdquJ7LGDytg2gj9yAlS0Y1VHaNZz8o0mQfYg4lRZMvND/s640/blogger-image--1192929807.jpg" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-68891994750194444862013-02-21T05:48:00.004-08:002013-02-21T05:48:48.929-08:0024°, wind chill 14°<br />
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-O2 jacket</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
-fleece vest</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
-beanie</div>
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-wool socks</div>
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-wind proof pants</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
-"Weatherproof" long-sleeve undershirt</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
-insulated gloves</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
-wrist warmers</div>
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
-face mask</div>
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Was comfortable.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-71348806972470858582013-02-18T14:18:00.000-08:002013-02-19T14:18:29.581-08:00FlatAfter a long weekend working to submit a project deadline, I got a flat coming into work. Same tire as before, although, as I had rotated the tires, it was now in the front.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-10130868333952313582013-02-01T05:36:00.002-08:002013-02-01T05:36:15.886-08:0029° light snow, wind chill 21°-O2 jacket<br />
-fleece vest<br />
-beanie<br />
-wool socks<br />
-wind proof pants<br />
-"Weatherproof" long-sleeve undershirt<br />
-insulated gloves<br />
-wrist warmers<br />
<br />
I was comfortable, although feet were slightly cold as shoes were still wet from rain on Wednesday night (2 days ago).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-63706702998099179852013-01-21T05:35:00.002-08:002013-01-21T05:35:41.360-08:0026°-O2 Jacket<br />
-fleece vest<br />
-windproof pants<br />
-wool socks<br />
-wrist warmers<br />
-insulated gloves<br />
-face mask<br />
-beanie<br />
<br />
Was very comfortable other than my toes getting cold near the end of the ride.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5228074835183156975.post-28663856044381866702013-01-03T05:46:00.001-08:002013-01-03T05:46:26.836-08:0027°, wind chill 22°-O2 Jacket<br />
-Polar fleece vest<br />
-32deg undershirt thanks to a Christmas present from <a class="g-profile" href="http://plus.google.com/113648494682308444415" target="_blank">+Barbara Stell</a><br />
-bike pants<br />
-wool socks<br />
-wrist warmers<br />
-insulated gloves<br />
-beanie<br />
<br />
My body was comfortable, even opened up the vents on my jacket half way through the ride. My face was cold for periods of the ride, and my toes went numb.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05721883133334657148noreply@blogger.com0