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That's interesting. I always assumed it was the layers of clothes and heavier shoes.
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03-12-2013, 09:09 AM #1
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Physics!!! Riding in cold weather is harder
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So the next time I am wilting in the hot summer sun, I can remind myself that at least the air is less dense...
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03-13-2013, 07:24 AM #2
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03-13-2013, 01:08 PM #3
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I'm a physics nerd and a winter rider, and I LOVE this explanation... :-D
But really, even cycling with the same amount of clothing you can feel how you have to work harder at lower temperatures.Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
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