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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:02 pm    Post subject: I rode to work today... Reply with quote

it was cold.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:04 pm    Post subject: Re: I rode to work today... Reply with quote

richiej1979 wrote:
it was cold.

I rode to work today, and with appropriate clothing thought the temperature was about right Very Happy
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Didn't think it was too bad myself. MTFU.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Didn't think it was too bad myself. MTFU.


Same here. Thanks to lots of Assos kit

I did hit the only bit of ice on the way in though and almost came down.

Was out training last night in richmond park until 8:30

totally Ice free other than my water bottle
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Didn't think it was too bad myself. MTFU.
I did hit the only bit of ice on the way in though and almost came down.
The other reason I don't ride in these conditions, I would find it and I would deck it.

The first reason is that I don't like the cold.

8 degrees by Sunday, apparently.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roy Gardiner wrote:
Voodoo wrote:
Lee wrote:
Didn't think it was too bad myself. MTFU.
I did hit the only bit of ice on the way in though and almost came down.
The other reason I don't ride in these conditions, I would find it and I would deck it.

The first reason is that I don't like the cold.

8 degrees by Sunday, apparently.


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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The first reason is that I don't like the cold.

It's not cold with the correct clobber!

The second reason is being a Pansy Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Voodoo wrote:
Lee wrote:
Didn't think it was too bad myself. MTFU.
I did hit the only bit of ice on the way in though and almost came down.
The other reason I don't ride in these conditions, I would find it and I would deck it.

The first reason is that I don't like the cold.

8 degrees by Sunday, apparently.


Excellent, I'm in Brighton on Sunday, might make it down the beach!!!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

even I made it in by bike today without any problems. Base layer + thermal jacket and shorts and winter tights with o/shoes, thick gloves and skull cap under my helmet = perfectly warm
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Monday is the only day this year I haven't ridden.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 3:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I must admit that this wasnt the week to have discovered I've lost my overshoes, but 2 pairs of socks and mtb shoes has been bearable.

Reckon I'm warmer riding than I would be on the bus.

I'm quite impressed, I'm almost at 20 miles for the year!!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Monday is the only day this year I haven't ridden.


Des you need to MTFU! Wink
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roy Gardiner wrote:
8 degrees by Sunday, apparently.


Whoop the feckin do... Its only 'ok' when we get double digits in my book
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Des wrote:
Monday is the only day this year I haven't ridden.


Today will be the first day this year I haven't ridden, including a race (well, timetrial Embarassed ) win on NY's day.

Unfortunately Sunday, Mon and Tues have all been on the turbo's because it's a mile long walk down the hill on basically sheet ice as far as the main road, and i cba with it. Tomorrow's looking more likely to resume riding to work.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich Hill wrote:
Roy Gardiner wrote:
8 degrees by Sunday, apparently.


Whoop the feckin do... Its only 'ok' when we get double digits in my book


Ok then, 46 degrees F on Sunday - warm enough for you Rich

or how about 291 degrees K


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Des wrote:
Monday is the only day this year I haven't ridden.


Yeah but this is only the 7th day of the year Rolling Eyes Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BB wrote:
Des wrote:
Monday is the only day this year I haven't ridden.


Yeah but this is only the 7th day of the year Rolling Eyes Laughing


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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Des wrote:
or how about 291 degrees K


you *might* want to go back and edit that one.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 07, 2009 5:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

mattr wrote:
Des wrote:
or how about 291 degrees K


you *might* want to go back and edit that one.


oops hit he wrong key, fat finger syndrome Embarassed 281K

Which reminds me, hasn't Hill got more than enough insulation for this weather? Idea Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rode in today, it wasn't until I got to work that I found out my waterbottle had frozen. In 45 minutes.
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