24 Degrees F.
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From: Fly Over Country
ok. cool. cold weather riding...
just wondering... how many miles are you actually riding?
I'm thinking of doing a 300 mile round trip this weekend in 50 degree weather....
from SD into NE and back.
just wondering... how many miles are you actually riding?
I'm thinking of doing a 300 mile round trip this weekend in 50 degree weather....
from SD into NE and back.
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I would suggest wearing multiple base layers, glove liners, etc. Also stop every 50-75 miles whether you think you need it or not.
One other thing, and this may seem counterintuitive--hydrate thoroughly before and stay well hydrated throughout your ride. Your body dehydrates at a far quicker rate when you get cold and dehydration can easily lead to reduced core temperatures and even hypothermia. I work as a ski instructor in the winter and have seen a lot of that.
So, dress in layers, stop often, and drink water. Have a fun ride!
woke up to 64 degrees here on the coast in San Diego,
Do you think I should carry my flip flops to the boat today? or will it be too hot and may get a sunburn. High of 88 degrees on the coast today.
Rode home last night after dinner and had to put on my hoodie, it got down to 62 degrees.
LOL
Do you think I should carry my flip flops to the boat today? or will it be too hot and may get a sunburn. High of 88 degrees on the coast today.
Rode home last night after dinner and had to put on my hoodie, it got down to 62 degrees.
LOL
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From: New Hampshire
It was 25 when I left this morning for my daily 64 mile commute.
I usually travel about 75 - 80 so don't know what that chill factor is but gotta love heated gear.
Toes got a little chilled, nothing some wiggling couldn't take care of though.
Grew up in Northern WI, living in NH now, really have a hard this time of year.
It's going to be hard to put up the bike for the few months again, BUT not Yet.
1st year = 24000
2nd year = 21000
3rd year = I just passed 65,000 yesterday
I usually travel about 75 - 80 so don't know what that chill factor is but gotta love heated gear.
Toes got a little chilled, nothing some wiggling couldn't take care of though.
Grew up in Northern WI, living in NH now, really have a hard this time of year.
It's going to be hard to put up the bike for the few months again, BUT not Yet.
1st year = 24000
2nd year = 21000
3rd year = I just passed 65,000 yesterday
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Round trip from my house to work ranges between 90-110 miles, depending on the route I take. This morning's trek was 49 miles. I will take the long way home which would be around 53 miles.
Last edited by simpkinst; Nov 3, 2010 at 12:48 PM.
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Screw that cold crap--86 here right now & loving it.
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From: Fly Over Country
Now a trip like that can get cold. I have ridden in single-digit temps but all 20 miles or less, and I dressed like for the ride like a frostbitten Eskimo. For autumn rides here in Montana, here's what I do.
I would suggest wearing multiple base layers, glove liners, etc. Also stop every 50-75 miles whether you think you need it or not.
One other thing, and this may seem counterintuitive--hydrate thoroughly before and stay well hydrated throughout your ride. Your body dehydrates at a far quicker rate when you get cold and dehydration can easily lead to reduced core temperatures and even hypothermia. I work as a ski instructor in the winter and have seen a lot of that.
So, dress in layers, stop often, and drink water. Have a fun ride!
I would suggest wearing multiple base layers, glove liners, etc. Also stop every 50-75 miles whether you think you need it or not.
One other thing, and this may seem counterintuitive--hydrate thoroughly before and stay well hydrated throughout your ride. Your body dehydrates at a far quicker rate when you get cold and dehydration can easily lead to reduced core temperatures and even hypothermia. I work as a ski instructor in the winter and have seen a lot of that.
So, dress in layers, stop often, and drink water. Have a fun ride!
hey Faber!!
Ok... I'll do it!
I always have a water bottle on board, Didn't know how big a deal it was.
If I drive speed limit, i can enjoy a swallow or 2 in route... speaking of the route; the last time I rode a bike to West Point, NE a bird hit me in the upper chest... BOOM! this time, i got the batwing to protect me.
Can't really complain about the weather... like my brother said, "it's crazy; even thinking about a motorcycle trip in November..."
Rock on and enjoy the journey...
(ps... I'm 57 years young)
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here in southeast Michigan i am still riding the 40 miles each way to work at 4 AM... Last year on Vetrens day, a bud and I rode to Chicago for lunch...high temp that day was 41...great ride..
Heated gear is the only way to go.
Heated gear is the only way to go.