Comments on: My Kind Of Town http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/31/my-kind-of-town/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jason http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/31/my-kind-of-town/comment-page-1/#comment-19683 Jason Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:14:42 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/31/my-kind-of-town/#comment-19683 I completely wimped out during my first Chicago winter. I worked in the unholy 'burbs (Deerfield) and felt that it was too infeasibly cold to attempt to operate a bicycle. Feh. If only I had known. Now I am lucky enough to work 3.1 miles from my place, and I have only driven to my first day. I have two bikes that readily get me there on time! My co-workers think that I am either a fool or an asshole; I do nothing to convince them otherwise. And no one understands how it's possible to sweat after being outside for twenty minutes! I completely wimped out during my first Chicago winter. I worked in the unholy ‘burbs (Deerfield) and felt that it was too infeasibly cold to attempt to operate a bicycle.

Feh.

If only I had known.

Now I am lucky enough to work 3.1 miles from my place, and I have only driven to my first day. I have two bikes that readily get me there on time! My co-workers think that I am either a fool or an asshole; I do nothing to convince them otherwise. And no one understands how it’s possible to sweat after being outside for twenty minutes!

]]> By: Al http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/31/my-kind-of-town/comment-page-1/#comment-19360 Al Thu, 01 Feb 2007 05:07:59 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/31/my-kind-of-town/#comment-19360 I also commute to work year round regardless of the weather. It has been in the low teens during the past couple weeks and with the right gear (layers) it has been no problem. Funny thing happened to me yesterday, I had a meeting downtown and I had to drive to work instead of my usual ride. All day long I felt cold and could not have enough layers on to get comfotable. Today I rode in again and felt great in jeans and short sleeves. I guess my ride in the cold weather sets the tone for my body temp for the rest of the day. I love winter riding! I also commute to work year round regardless of the weather. It has been in the low teens during the past couple weeks and with the right gear (layers) it has been no problem. Funny thing happened to me yesterday, I had a meeting downtown and I had to drive to work instead of my usual ride. All day long I felt cold and could not have enough layers on to get comfotable. Today I rode in again and felt great in jeans and short sleeves. I guess my ride in the cold weather sets the tone for my body temp for the rest of the day. I love winter riding!

]]> By: Ahd Child http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/31/my-kind-of-town/comment-page-1/#comment-19332 Ahd Child Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:48:28 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/31/my-kind-of-town/#comment-19332 From what I understand, Chicago winters are extremely cold and they feel worse becaus its very windy. So far, my coldest commute was 11 degrees. It wasn't too bad. People are constantly surprised that I ride in cold weather. they don't realize that after 2 or 3 minutes of riding, your body warms up. When I get to work, I'm always hot and I can't wait to get my coat off. From what I understand, Chicago winters are extremely cold and they feel worse becaus its very windy.

So far, my coldest commute was 11 degrees. It wasn’t too bad. People are constantly surprised that I ride in cold weather. they don’t realize that after 2 or 3 minutes of riding, your body warms up. When I get to work, I’m always hot and I can’t wait to get my coat off.

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