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  1. #1
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    Jul 2006
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    i rode 35 miles two weeks ago at 29 degrees F, it was cold but i'm learning what to wear, mostly the issue is feet.

    in the summer - no limit - i LOVE the HEAT! it's never too hot for me to ride.

    being a total bike geek, i love the tan line from the shorts that shows off when i'm wearing my work shorts (which are shorter than my bike shorts). i dont like the farmer tan on my arms so i mostly wear sleeveless jerseys in the heat.
    laurie

    Brand New Orbea Diva | Pink | Specialized Ruby
    2005 Trek Madone Road | Pink | Ruby
    1998 Trek 5200 Road | Blue | Specialized Jett
    ???? Litespeed Catalyst Road | Silver | Terry Firefly

  2. #2
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    Apr 2006
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    For me it's road conditions more than the temp itself. I don't have the clothing for riding in much less than 0 celcius. Did 10k for fun on new year's eve and my toes and nose were pretty darn cold by the end. It was -5 I think. Other than that, I haven't been riding outdoors since early November because there's too much ice, snow, and gravel on the roads.

    Upper limits - I don't love riding in over 35 (about 100 or so) but I do it. I especiall hate hills in that temp because I am working so hard and going so slow, there's no wind to cool me off. But I do it because I live where I do.

    Ideal day is 25 degrees, sunny, no wind.
    It is never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Elliot


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  3. #3
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    I'm in 5-1 and RoadRaven's camp. It's supposed to be fun. If I'm cold, wet, miserable, I find it hard to believe I'm having fun--regardless of the activity.

  4. #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by PinkBike View Post
    i rode 35 miles two weeks ago at 29 degrees F, it was cold but i'm learning what to wear, mostly the issue is feet.

    in the summer - no limit - i LOVE the HEAT! it's never too hot for me to ride.

    being a total bike geek, i love the tan line from the shorts that shows off when i'm wearing my work shorts (which are shorter than my bike shorts). i dont like the farmer tan on my arms so i mostly wear sleeveless jerseys in the heat.
    Do you work for UPS? You said work shorts that is why I ask. See I wear shorts for my work too cause I am a sand sculptor. I personally think I look goofey with the the bike short tan line but maybe I shouldn't!

    I don't like to go out when it is raining cause people drive bad enough in the rain and snow. I figure I am just adding to it and don't want to get hit.
    And it does not get to cold here so that is not an issue. Except a few weeks ago when it was in the 3o's in the morning. I am a wimpy Cali girl.
    Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
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  5. #5
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    brandi - i'm an aircraft mechanic at USAirways. since we're based in phoenix (when we were America West) they let us opt for wearing shorts. some of us wear shorts all winter, with the "California look" - shorts and a sweatshirt.

    dont feel goofy about the tan lines - they are a source of pride, an identifier as a bicyclist
    laurie

    Brand New Orbea Diva | Pink | Specialized Ruby
    2005 Trek Madone Road | Pink | Ruby
    1998 Trek 5200 Road | Blue | Specialized Jett
    ???? Litespeed Catalyst Road | Silver | Terry Firefly

  6. #6
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    Jan 2007
    Location
    Wolverine, MI
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    I love to ride in the rain. Its actually verry fun for me. Someone asked about why I said 100 is because I haven't riden in anything higher then that. I live in michigan and the humidity does get to me sometimes but I keep going! if its icy out tho I wont ride. like right now there would be no way id be out and about. the ice is just too bad. snow doesn't bother me as much tho i have fallen a few times but nothing serious! lol. its fun no matter what i just love to ride. i will ride anytime anywhere as long as theres no ice and the winds are extreem!! lol. anyways.

    -Kris-

  7. #7
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    Aug 2005
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    Michigan
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    For temperature, I don't have a limit in michigan weather. The temps here aren't too extreme, so I'll ride in whatever. This year I had a night road ride at 12F and felt perfectly fine once I got moving. The heat here only gets mid-upper 90s with high humidity and I'll ride. I think the heat has more of a effect on me than cold.

    I don't ride in heavy rain or snow at all. If it's a really light rain, I'll ride road or trail (assuming the trails are dry). Light snow, I'll ride trails. I don't recall ever having strong enough winds here to make me not go out or regret going out. It just isn't something we have much of. Last week we rode with 23mph winds which I found pretty tough, but REALLY fun on the way back! I'm guessing 30mph winds would be my cutoff point.

 

 

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