Cold! Little if any brownsnow, lots of people doing stupid things:
- 100% blind lane changes [car]
- crossing 4 St. @ 11 Ave. against the light [pedestrian - almost got run over by a Volvo]
- aggro filtering [me]
How was your ride today? Week of March 9th
Submitted by pinkrobe on
Kind of windy
Submitted by mercator on
Coming in this morning, I felt like I was fighting a gale force headwind, although wx.ca shows just a light breeze.
For the last mile of the ride, I drafted a dumptruck - on the bikepath - so that worked out ok, I guess.
About that gale
Submitted by mercator on
Turns out I had about 20psi in my back tire, no wonder it was such a tough ride. After pumping it up, this mornings ride was much better, but still kind of chilly.
Sssso cccold and tomorrow
Submitted by PedalFaster on
Sssso cccold and tomorrow morning is supposed to be worse. I know I am then one who is always cheering for winter but this is pretty cold for March! I hope things warm up a bit and we get some more snow to play in.
Mighty icy out there.
Cold but still
Submitted by Cword on
No wind this morning, except what you make yourself. Makes for "controlled windchill"
I like going up hill in this weather, it warms my hands up.
hardcore!
Submitted by critninja on
i have been working from home mostly this week - hiding from the cold. you folks who have been commuting this week are truly HARDCORE! BRAVO!
COLD hands
Submitted by pinkrobe on
I was warm everywhere except my hands. I have to find a better solution for days like this. Lobster mitts + my DIY pogies just aren't cutting it. Anyone know somebody who would be willing to custom-build some pogies for me [Alpine Threadworks is too busy]?
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pogies
Submitted by ride on
I talked to Steve over at Spirit West earlier this winter about making pogies, possibly as a product for him to start offering. Apparently there is a product sold in the US called Moose Mitts or something like that, that the manufacturer will not ship to Canada. Sounds like a good product to copy... or maybe you already have some good ideas based on your own experience. Steve has made other custom bike stuff for me (e.g. a cover bag for my Dahon folding bike) and he was reasonably priced, and quick to deliver. The store is on 12 Ave SW just west of 11 St. Tell him Stewart sent you!
Handwarmers
Submitted by lady29 on
Hey there...so I'm new to this site. Just wanted to let you know that I custom make all bicycle accessories, including handwarmers. I've been doing it for the last 4yrs now. what are you interested in??
handwarmers
Submitted by lady29 on
as I read down the list here I see I've been mentioned...My name is Theresa!
here is a gal that is making them in town...
Submitted by critninja on
theresa squire - seamstress@calgarybma.com - she had some on display at the goldsprints and will do custom work too. i picked up a nice toptube pad from her.
maybe drop her an email...
Thanks for the tips on pogies
Submitted by pinkrobe on
Thanks guys! I have looked at Moose Mitts before, but their design for road handlebars is more of a faring than anything else [i.e. open at the back]. I'll talk to Steve at Spirit West and e-mail Theresa. Hopefully I won't need them until next winter [although it is Calgary...], but it will be good to have something ready to go.
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Road handwarmers
Submitted by lady29 on
I'm currently working on my design for road bars. Having riden road for quite sometime, I came to the realization that I very rarely used the drops in winter. Having used my experience to come up with the best pattern for function & size. Completely windproof, waterproof 600-1000 grade cordura, ensures the life & wear. Soon I will post pictures for purchase!
Cold hands
Submitted by pinkrobe on
I e-mailed you the other day. I'm very interested...
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Daylight savings time
Submitted by mercator on
I'm not much of a fan of the scheme. I was just getting used to not needing a headlight in the mornings and now I'm back to riding in the dark each morning.
On the other hand, the ride home yesterday was fantastic! With the sun high in the sky at 5:30, somehow it didn't seem so cold.
daylight savings
Submitted by kat on
I think we should just stay on daylight time all year. It's not really worth it to change to standard for 5 months.
Honestly I just don't like calling something standard when it happens less than half of the time.
It should be light enough on my Saturday commute to go back to my summer route through an unlit park and get away from the main roads I've been on all winter.
I'd go the opposite way
Submitted by Cword on
and stick with standard time year round, I like mornings.
Last week was really pleasant, the darkness this week sucks.
soft right hook
Submitted by Cword on
I got involved in a soft right hook on the way home yesterday.
Soft, because it didn't take me down, the door skin of the car gave way more than my handlebar.
Otherwise, it sure is nice to see -10
Mike
Back in the saddle
Submitted by pinkrobe on
I was home sick yesterday and didn't ride. Today I had a lot of energy and zipped in a little quicker than usual. I'm not looking forward to the freeze-thaw of the next few days, but at least I won't have to worry about frostbite. Viva +4C!!!!
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Great day for riding,
Submitted by anon on
Great day for riding, couldn't ask for much more. The city has cleared the Bow river path between 9 and 50 Ave, saves me from buying a shovel.
Good day, sunshine!
Submitted by pinkrobe on
Okay, it wasn't sunny when I rode in, but the combination of a) +5C, b) strong tailwind and c) gold, raspberry, purple and yellow pre-dawn radiance made me all giddy. Nice ride in!
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