
Originally Posted by
DebW
My first mile is down a long steep hill, and I got the worst case of whole-head brain freeze because I forgot the helmet cover. After the hill I stopped and put it on and was comfortable the rest of the way. Don't know why I didn't think to slow down on that hill, as LPH suggests.
Because it sucks to have to brake unnecessarily...
I'm wondering if I'm getting more sensitive with age or just haven't hardened (tf) up yet. I know pretty much exactly what I usually wear at different temps, but still - my head and feet and back of my thighs are colder than I remember, while my hands and face and core are just fine. But I'm generally in worse shape, I can't commute every day without being tired and irritable in the evening.
Winter riding is much less about badassery and much more about bundle-uppery. - malkin
1995 Kona Cinder Cone commuterFrankenbike/Selle Italia SLR Lady Gel Flow
2008 white Nakamura Summit Custom mtb/Terry Falcon X
2000 Schwinn Fastback Comp road bike/Specialized Jett