Ah the outdoors!

[rij73]

So, I'm a total baby about the cold, and I took a rather long hiatus from outdoor biking. But, today it hit 50 degrees combined with sun and no wind, so I donned my tights and windbreaker and took myself to the park for a couple of laps. So fun... And SO DIFFERENT from the trainer. I feel like a new woman! :D

I didn't even mind getting chatted up by some guy who just wanted to tell me all about his cool Computrainer. I saw about 5 other roadies in the park but no other women... :p

[F8th637]

Amen! I scared a lot of poor little gray squirrels off the trail today. I kept asking myself why I didn't head out there sooner. It helps to have the right clothes combination, of course. ;) Spring is coming . . or so they say. :D

[NoNo]

I was getting excited because it's been in the upper 40's/low 50's this week and the clocks change this weekend. Naturally, the temps are supposed to drop back into the 30's next week :(

[breezy]

I went out yesterday too... my first ride since Thanksgiving.
I had stocked up on some winter running gear just before I broke my foot (stress fracture) so two layers of good wicking fabric was all I needed to make a 32 windchill acceptable to me...I am a such a wimp when it comes to the cold.

[Geonz]

I had to have all the usual protection layers today... high temp 26 or so with snow showers. It still felt good taking that folding bike for a test!

We've got 50's in the forecast, though. I can't wait to see just how nuts people get when it happens.

[Jo-n-NY]

RIJ73, In case you did not see my post in another thread, here is the link to the Blomin Metric that you asked for:

http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1506508

That is great you got in an outdoor ride. I have yet to do so. It looks like the better days are during the week. I was hoping to get out tomorrow, but I hear the winds hollowing. It would have to calm down an awful lot. I see another trainer ride happening. :(

~ JoAnn

[rij73]

Thanks JoAnn! Yes, I bookmarked the info about that ride. I'll discuss it with DH, but it sounds good! Norwalk is a quick drive from us here in the city.

[Jen-Jen]

Good for you! I love going out when it's 40-50*. The cold air is very refreshing. My hubby and I had a cabin fever day 2 weeks back. It was 35* and clear...so you guessed it!


http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r302/Jenntick/petey3a.jpg



It was COLD! You can still see snow in the background. We did 25 miles that day.

This week is looking very good for semi-warm weather. It might even reach 45 to 50*! We already have a riding date for Wednesday!

That's my man- Patrick and he is very cute!

[rij73]

See, 35 is too cold for me! Your hubby does look cute, Jen-Jen, even from that angle. Mine is cute too. :p