Comments on: How Cold Was Your Commute Today? http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/ 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: Muhammad http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-74940 Muhammad Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:01:58 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-74940 Dear Sir, Wonderful incident you are importer and we are manufacturer, why should not cooperate with each other. We have the pleasure to inform you that we are engaged in the manufacture-cum-exporter for a complete line of Leather goods having special production of SKI GLOVES, MOTOR CYCLE GLOVES, WINTER GLOVES, CYCLING GLOVES, MOTOR CROSS GLOVES, LEATHER JACKETS/TEXTILES GARMENTS, SAFETY NET WEST JACKETS (adult & Kids), NECK BRASSES and SHIN GUARDS etc since 1985. We guarantee that you will appreciate the quality, workmanship, durability of our products if try us once. We will welcome your enquiry of the items of your choice.Enabling to submit our samples for your kind consideration. Should you desire, we will send our current catalogue 2008 for your study and select out the items of your choice. Always at your disposal and looking forward to the pleasure of receiving your kind reply, With kind personal regards from undersigned, Best regards Muhammad www.doubleteaminc.com Dear Sir,

Wonderful incident you are importer and we are manufacturer, why should not cooperate with each other.

We have the pleasure to inform you that we are engaged in the manufacture-cum-exporter for a complete line of Leather goods having special production of SKI GLOVES, MOTOR CYCLE GLOVES, WINTER GLOVES, CYCLING GLOVES, MOTOR CROSS GLOVES, LEATHER JACKETS/TEXTILES GARMENTS, SAFETY NET WEST JACKETS (adult & Kids), NECK BRASSES and SHIN GUARDS etc since 1985.

We guarantee that you will appreciate the quality, workmanship, durability of our products if try us once. We will welcome your enquiry of the items of your choice.Enabling to submit our samples for your kind consideration.

Should you desire, we will send our current catalogue 2008 for your study and select out the items of your choice.

Always at your disposal and looking forward to the pleasure of receiving your kind reply, With kind personal regards from undersigned,

Best regards

Muhammad
http://www.doubleteaminc.com

]]> By: dan http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-64949 dan Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:43:25 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-64949 I've had a couple surprisingly cold mornings (for LA, at least) that warmed up really quickly. Left the house yesterday and it was 44; by the time I finished my commute and extra training miles, it was 60. All my layers were soaked in sweat. I’ve had a couple surprisingly cold mornings (for LA, at least) that warmed up really quickly. Left the house yesterday and it was 44; by the time I finished my commute and extra training miles, it was 60. All my layers were soaked in sweat.

]]> By: Jett http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-64571 Jett Sun, 09 Dec 2007 19:11:09 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-64571 It's been a wacky weekend. We're in the 80's right now. It’s been a wacky weekend. We’re in the 80′s right now.

]]> By: Mark in Minnapolis http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-64562 Mark in Minnapolis Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:28:35 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-64562 It has been a cold week here in Minneapolis as Paul mentioned but it will be colder before winter is over. So far cold hasn't been an issue as I have my clothing dialed in pretty well with multiple layers and my latest edition, Lake Winter boots which are almost too warm for the temps this week. I intend to ride straight through but will bus when it seems too dangerous; too low windchill, too deep snow, too rough icy ruts like we get when there is a wet snow followed by very cold temps. Coldest I have ridden in is -10 to -15, coldest regular commute about -5 but that was before the Lake Winter boots. Clothing strategy, bottom to top: Merino wool next to the skin except feet where poly liners seem to draw the moisture away a little better. For my feet, Lake Winter boots below 10 degrees, mountain shoes with shoe covers >10 and just toe covers above 40. Legs etc. get wind briefs, wool cycling shorts, fuzzy tights & cross country ski pants for the outer layer. For my trunk, compression fit merino wool tank top, long sleeve wool base layer, short sleeve wool jersey and/or light wool sweater, both for 0 or colder, and WindStopper jacket with pit zips for the outer layer. Being able to vent BEFORE I get sweaty seems to be the most important. If I let myself get too sweaty before venting, clothes don't seem to matter so much, I will be cold. Hands get short finger cycling gloves, wool gloves topped with WindStopper lobster shells. I have two sizes of the lobster s nohells so I can use thicker wool gloves. My head gets some combination of WindStopper headband, balaclava and helmet with cover down to 15 degrees or my downhill ski helmet for colder along with ski goggles but hte ski goggles come off in downtown because they limit visibility too much but for me that's less than a mile. I carry arm and leg warmers & one extra wool or poly shirt in case I didn't quite have enough but almost never need them since I have it pretty well figured out by this point. I also keep hand and foot heater packs in my kit as emergency gear in case I get stopped by a flat or something that cuts my activity because without the exercise, I would be dangerously under dressed. You may have noticed my fondness for wool; this is because it keeps me warmer even if I do get a bit sweaty but more importantly, wool doesn't get stinky and keeps me fresher as well so I arrive at work smelling better (I shower anyway) but when I leave after work, my clothes are fresh and sweet smelling. Well maybe not quite sweet but not at all stinky. So cold weather riding takes a little more planning but that almost makes it more fun! It has been a cold week here in Minneapolis as Paul mentioned but it will be colder before winter is over. So far cold hasn’t been an issue as I have my clothing dialed in pretty well with multiple layers and my latest edition, Lake Winter boots which are almost too warm for the temps this week. I intend to ride straight through but will bus when it seems too dangerous; too low windchill, too deep snow, too rough icy ruts like we get when there is a wet snow followed by very cold temps. Coldest I have ridden in is -10 to -15, coldest regular commute about -5 but that was before the Lake Winter boots.

Clothing strategy, bottom to top:
Merino wool next to the skin except feet where poly liners seem to draw the moisture away a little better.

For my feet, Lake Winter boots below 10 degrees, mountain shoes with shoe covers >10 and just toe covers above 40.

Legs etc. get wind briefs, wool cycling shorts, fuzzy tights & cross country ski pants for the outer layer.

For my trunk, compression fit merino wool tank top, long sleeve wool base layer, short sleeve wool jersey and/or light wool sweater, both for 0 or colder, and WindStopper jacket with pit zips for the outer layer. Being able to vent BEFORE I get sweaty seems to be the most important. If I let myself get too sweaty before venting, clothes don’t seem to matter so much, I will be cold.

Hands get short finger cycling gloves, wool gloves topped with WindStopper lobster shells. I have two sizes of the lobster s nohells so I can use thicker wool gloves.

My head gets some combination of WindStopper headband, balaclava and helmet with cover down to 15 degrees or my downhill ski helmet for colder along with ski goggles but hte ski goggles come off in downtown because they limit visibility too much but for me that’s less than a mile.

I carry arm and leg warmers & one extra wool or poly shirt in case I didn’t quite have enough but almost never need them since I have it pretty well figured out by this point. I also keep hand and foot heater packs in my kit as emergency gear in case I get stopped by a flat or something that cuts my activity because without the exercise, I would be dangerously under dressed.

You may have noticed my fondness for wool; this is because it keeps me warmer even if I do get a bit sweaty but more importantly, wool doesn’t get stinky and keeps me fresher as well so I arrive at work smelling better (I shower anyway) but when I leave after work, my clothes are fresh and sweet smelling. Well maybe not quite sweet but not at all stinky.

So cold weather riding takes a little more planning but that almost makes it more fun!

]]> By: Mindy http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-64486 Mindy Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:18:45 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-64486 It was only in the 50s this morning when I rode to choir practice, 9 miles, but it rained on me the whole way. I wore my bike shorts because I knew they would dry fast, and my Gore-Tex jacket. My top half was comfortable but my knees were cold and numb. Sigh...still working on collecting the correct clothes for all weather conditions. Mindy in Tucson It was only in the 50s this morning when I rode to choir practice, 9 miles, but it rained on me the whole way. I wore my bike shorts because I knew they would dry fast, and my Gore-Tex jacket. My top half was comfortable but my knees were cold and numb. Sigh…still working on collecting the correct clothes for all weather conditions.

Mindy in Tucson

]]> By: Paul in Minneapols http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-64006 Paul in Minneapols Sat, 08 Dec 2007 01:48:06 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-64006 As I get use to riding on mostly snow cleared greenways and slushy salted streets, the temps in the morning have been around 4 to 7 and mid teens comming home. Looks like tomorrow will be my first -1 to -8 ride and 10 comming home. Glad it's only three miles. I did put the clipless pedals back on, going to make it a fast ride. So far every ride on the greeway I have seen other riders, even in the cold mornings. Two pairs of socks (wool) and booties, Two pairs of cycling gloves (mid weight inside heayweight), work cloths, wind pants, light jacket, face mask and headband and an insulated helmet. Will be adding gogles soon. I hope I don't wemp out and ride to the bus stop.... : ( As I get use to riding on mostly snow cleared greenways and slushy salted streets, the temps in the morning have been around 4 to 7 and mid teens comming home. Looks like tomorrow will be my first -1 to -8 ride and 10 comming home. Glad it’s only three miles. I did put the clipless pedals back on, going to make it a fast ride. So far every ride on the greeway I have seen other riders, even in the cold mornings.

Two pairs of socks (wool) and booties, Two pairs of cycling gloves (mid weight inside heayweight), work cloths, wind pants, light jacket, face mask and headband and an insulated helmet. Will be adding gogles soon.

I hope I don’t wemp out and ride to the bus stop…. : (

]]> By: david in fla http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-63760 david in fla Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:07:01 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-63760 56F this morning in N-Central Florida, with the dewpoint right around that. A nice cool morning, but not too cool :) -David in fla 56F this morning in N-Central Florida, with the dewpoint right around that. A nice cool morning, but not too cool :)

-David in fla

]]> By: doug http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-63725 doug Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:49:23 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-63725 tonight it was about 50F and raining in northern california (humboldt). while i would gladly ride in freezing temperatures, i just aren't prepared for the rain yet. stupidly. my bike is fendered, but my raincoat is about ten years old and only kind of water resistant. my old rain pants worked better, but a cat used them as a litterbox over the summer so i had to throw those away. this all means i was soaked to the bone after ten miles. hopefully the rain cape i odered from the center for appropriate transport gets here soon. tonight it was about 50F and raining in northern california (humboldt). while i would gladly ride in freezing temperatures, i just aren’t prepared for the rain yet. stupidly. my bike is fendered, but my raincoat is about ten years old and only kind of water resistant. my old rain pants worked better, but a cat used them as a litterbox over the summer so i had to throw those away. this all means i was soaked to the bone after ten miles. hopefully the rain cape i odered from the center for appropriate transport gets here soon.

]]> By: Rachel http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-63719 Rachel Fri, 07 Dec 2007 02:45:38 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-63719 Memphis never gets too cold, though it was 41 degrees F. I get weird looks riding home, but I was warm and enjoying the gorgeous Fall colors on the street. I ran into a guy going clipless on a mountain bike and I rode a little out of my way to talk about riding in Memphis. It was really awesome to see I wasn't the only one out today. I am going to be riding for awhile cuz my death box (Toyota) is leaking something from somewhere (I think they call it an axle, I usually refer to these parts as things) to the tune of $400+. Man, if it were my bike I would sweat it because the guys at the co-op take care of me for next to nothing!! Anyway, I'm looking forward to the rest of fall and we'll see if I make it through January. I didn't last year cuz it was freezing. However, it usually warms up in February. Memphis never gets too cold, though it was 41 degrees F. I get weird looks riding home, but I was warm and enjoying the gorgeous Fall colors on the street. I ran into a guy going clipless on a mountain bike and I rode a little out of my way to talk about riding in Memphis. It was really awesome to see I wasn’t the only one out today.

I am going to be riding for awhile cuz my death box (Toyota) is leaking something from somewhere (I think they call it an axle, I usually refer to these parts as things) to the tune of $400+. Man, if it were my bike I would sweat it because the guys at the co-op take care of me for next to nothing!!

Anyway, I’m looking forward to the rest of fall and we’ll see if I make it through January. I didn’t last year cuz it was freezing. However, it usually warms up in February.

]]> By: JimCi http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/comment-page-1/#comment-63703 JimCi Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:15:55 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/12/05/how-cold-was-your-commute-today/#comment-63703 "How cold?" That truly depends of one's definition of cold. I'm from Montreal where the temperature is typically below freezing from early December to Mid-March, with snow on the ground from around Christmas time. But right now, I'm in New Orleans. The high today was in the low 60's. If I had my bike here, I would have been wearing shorts and short-sleeves jersey, with a light wind-breaker. Locals here today are dressed the way I do when I am riding in the low 30's! It may be winter here, but for me it feels just like early fall :-) “How cold?” That truly depends of one’s definition of cold. I’m from Montreal where the temperature is typically below freezing from early December to Mid-March, with snow on the ground from around Christmas time. But right now, I’m in New Orleans. The high today was in the low 60′s. If I had my bike here, I would have been wearing shorts and short-sleeves jersey, with a light wind-breaker. Locals here today are dressed the way I do when I am riding in the low 30′s! It may be winter here, but for me it feels just like early fall :-)

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