How Was Your Commute Today?

[kmehrzad]

it was -21F today on the way in! BBbbbrrrrr! I have also noticed that I am spending so much time and effort watching exactly where to ride on the snow/ice that my shoulders are all hunched up and my hamstrings actually sore from tensely riding while standing over snow and ice... funny. I won't say it's fun to ride in this weather, but I feel as though I have accomplished something every time I ride.

What are you wearing to keep your hands and feet warm on cold days such as -21 degrees?

[lph]

I <3 my commute.

[Ambikes]

My commutes have been BLISSFUL this week. Saskatchewan is having an abnormally warm spell for January, and I couldn't be happier I can't even complain too much about the slush and mud since it's ABOVE FREEZING!!!

Has the cold let up further south yet?

[Biciclista]

oh funny. it's warm in Saskatchewan? my aunt in Florida is freezing.

And my commute today will be WET...

[carback]

For the second time in 4 days, it was another "red horizontal box" day. In other words, a heavy rainfall warning was posted by Environment Canada for our area. And apparently there's another warning for tomorrow.

Except for the hub-deep puddles, but thanks to head-to-chin Goretex, I'm (almost) dry as a bone.

[blackhillsbiker]

My commutes have been BLISSFUL this week. Saskatchewan is having an abnormally warm spell for January, and I couldn't be happier I can't even complain too much about the slush and mud since it's ABOVE FREEZING!!!

It's gorgeous here, too. I've had to get out my windbreaker and haven't needed the baselayer. I will need to wash the bikes this weekend but that's a small price to pay for such wonderful weather.

Deb

[Melalvai]

I exceeded the speed limit today. 21 mph in a 20 mph zone that passes by the hospital.

And no longer concerned about ice, and favored with light traffic at that intersection, I coasted around a curve at 25 mph. My bike leaned over.

[blackhillsbiker]

It was so nice tonight I extended my ride to my favorite loop around the lake. Unfortunately, the hydraulic brake (front brake) on my Kona is leaking. I almost have no brake at all. She'll have to make a visit to the LBS tomorrow. Commuting on the MTB isn't nearly as fun, especially now that the weather is nice and the path and streets are dry. Hopefully he'll be able to get her fixed up and back on the road tomorrow.

Deb

[pfunk12]

My commute this morning was wonderful. I met my buddy, Chip, a few miles into it and we were the only ones out there. It was crisp and cold (33 degrees)...very peaceful. Good news is that the recent higher temperatures and rain got rid of all of the ice on the trail.