Yay for riding outside!

[Catrin]

I am just odd, am looking forward to the summer heat I have yet to be able to ride without at least a wind jacket, but I rode both last night and tonight in regular bike shorts, and no tights!!!!!!!!!!

Then I remembered the down-side of BMX pedals - they draw blood... am currently debating when to return to clipless and that will probably help Only got a few scratches though, the pedals were kind!

[emily_in_nc]

I am just odd, am looking forward to the summer heat I have yet to be able to ride without at least a wind jacket, but I rode both last night and tonight in regular bike shorts, and no tights!!!!!!!!

I totally agree -- I love rides with just shorts and a jersey (and my Keen sandals), but I've already had several of those in NC. What is tough for me is when it gets to be 90+ and the pavement is just boiling. Not so bad once you get going, and out in the country, but starting out from our apt. complex, where it can easily reach 100 degrees plus in the parking lot from the full sun and pavement, is not a memory from last summer that I cherish.

[Catrin]

The midwestern heat is why I've changed my work schedule for the summer. NOW I can start my ride at 7pm rather than 4:45

I do wear a hydration pack, but it is well worth it as it is the only way I can come close to drinking enough in the heat. It also helps when it is full of ice

[limewave]

I've done a couple rides in heat like that. blehhh. Although, right now that doesn't sound so bad!

I have done a few gravel road rides on my mountain bike, but that was my first road ride--sooo smoooooooooth. Now I'm hankering after some single track.

[WindingRoad]

I did a VERY nice group ride last night. About 28 miles we averaged about 16 MPH I had only my short sleeved jersey and knickers. I was very comfy outside. I'd love to go again today but its a lot cooler, it's still sunny though. I dunno, I may go out again for a good anxiety burner. Gotta write a paper and I know I'm going to be sitting on my A$$ for a long time. Ugh, I dunno about you girls but I get so neurotic when I can't get a good sweat on each day.