Training_Log
I can tell you guys about cold. I come from, ICELAND, the motherland of
freezing.
I owned a 30lb Swedish city bike. Or technically it was a loaner. My uncle
was not using it.
That weight was very important. I could easily ride over ice and not worry
about
slipping too much. I have fallen many times. But with decreased speed the
less pain
you will feel when falling on the cold ice covered cement. I had no studs
and tread that was
about as thick as a standard 700X23 tire.
So, considering I have ridden to work in many Northern wind blown Arctic ice
storms I
have no limit to cold winter weather riding.
And don't go riding in the snow or on ice and blame it on me if you fall. I
have ridden in icy
conditions in Maine as well. I rode about 12 miles per day total to school
and back home
for about 3 years in winter weather that would cripple some Oregon
communities. So,
cold weather riding just something which comes with practice for me.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian Engelen" <beng-@comcast.net>
To: <gleb-@linuxweasel.com>
Cc: <ob-@topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 9:41 PM
Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] When is it too cold to safely ride?
Ah, memories of OIT. Does the Copenhagen still freeze-up on the
sidewalks?
Watch out for that!
Actually, I miss the cold clear days and the smell of Sage and Juniper.
I do have breathing problems after finishing rides in very cold weather
(20-
30 degrees). My lugs will get blocked-up like I have asthma, coughing
fits
and wheezing. I was advised by some experienced riders not to go inside
too
quickly and to warm-up in the cold air for a while before moving inside.
That seemed to help.
Brian Engelen, Class of '87
-----Original Message-----
From: Gregory Leblanc [mailto:gleb-@linuxweasel.com]
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 8:54 PM
To: toka-@ix.netcom.com
Cc: ob-@topica.com
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] When is it too cold to safely ride?
Down here in Sunny Klamath Falls, I ride every day, rain, sun, snow,
whatever. Biked to finals with 6"+ of snow on the ground at the end of
last term. I do have a bike with studded tires, though, which I ride
when the roads aren't clear. As soon as there is some shoulder, I'm
back on the fixed gear with slicks.
Greg
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