Comments on: Cycling Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This

By: Pat Mahowald

Pat Mahowald — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:40:51 +0000

Yes! I rode 20 miles on Sunday, and commuted to my carpool today for another 20 miles, and both days were fabulous, as you aptly described! The farmers were scampering around their fields. The shiny combines are catching up from that wet month of October. Near Lonsdale, I crested a hill and heard a vintage corn picker with golden ears of corn plunking into the metal wagon… a sight and sound from my youth.

I am continuing a couple bike/commuting days per week, and plan to until it gets icy. Yes, today was ideal, and calm. In my pre-dawn commute, it is about 25 degrees.

Bob — Your class for “pre-Ironman” readiness in March 2009 continues to help me, especially in cold mornings. I bought several wind-proof and thermal layers, and I am perfectly warm inside those layers! I have it down to a science; booties in the cold mornings, and less needed for my afternoon commute home. Yes, 45 degrees was beautiful this afternoon too.

After our wet & rainy spell in October, I grew courageous, and cycled in a windy, rainy, 35 degree day. I often pack that yellow rainsuit, and that day, I declined 2 rides home. It worked okay. Yet, it also put this week’s beauty so I can appreciate it.

In November’s brisk mornings, I layer for warmth of course. But, what a surprise I had one 20 degree morning; my water bottle froze! Here’s a tip: “When the temperature is under 30 degrees, I fill the bottle with warm/hot water!”

By: Road Bikes

Road Bikes — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:59:18 +0000

November is an excellent time of year to get on your bike.

Whent he sun is out and there is no wind it has to be the most perfect conditions of the whole year.

But getting caught in the odd shower isn’t so much fun…

By: Scot McCabe

Scot McCabe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:18:43 +0000

I had the very same experience on Sunday afternoon, just got out and rode, taking in the scenery, and found myself taking a few new rodes I had never been on,just to see where they went. I absolutly agree, that some days it’s great to just ride!

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:13:06 +0000

Hey Pete,

We’re in a great strecch of weather, aren’t we? Sunday was great, today was awesome and tomorrow’s supposed to be the same. Hopefully you’ll be able to get out.

ps…….you should think about joining us for the indoor training sessions. Email or call with any questions.

Thanks Pete.

Bob

By: Peter Grasse

Peter Grasse — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:54:38 +0000

Sunday was pretty nice as well. I started too late, as I ended up with lights on at the end, but ran down to Prescott, then back to Hudson on the WI side.