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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-08-13, 02:22 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Took a nice ride this afternoon for about 2...

Took a nice ride this afternoon for about 2 hours. It was 25degF with a windchill of 5. I had a fairly strong headwind partway and then a tailwind coming back. That was sweet.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-05-13, 10:18 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Nice to be back in the saddle after working out...

Nice to be back in the saddle after working out of town all week. Great ride in this morning, 37degF and calm winds. First ride this season without the studded tires and hiking boots, so the slicks...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-25-13, 06:45 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

31degF, calm, in the pre dawn glow just coming up...

31degF, calm, in the pre dawn glow just coming up over the horizon. Beautiful commute this morning and my average speed is up some since it finally warmed up a little. First time out in lighter...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-06-13, 08:59 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

20 mph headwind this morning will make for a nice...

20 mph headwind this morning will make for a nice tail wind tonight going home. 34degF and just a few flurries around. Some black ice but it remained dry for most of the day yesterday so it was...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-04-13, 07:42 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Snow, rain, more snow, when will it stop?!! Oh...

Snow, rain, more snow, when will it stop?!! Oh well, a little messy this morning, 2 cars off the road so I felt kind of privileged to be on two wheels and just gliding along into the office at my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

32 degF, 1/2in of snow, moderate head winds, made...

32 degF, 1/2in of snow, moderate head winds, made a fairly quiet commute this morning. It was peaceful not hearing the sizzling of the studs on the pavement. It definitely was slower gliding along in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-27-13, 09:21 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

I think I spoke too soon yesterday, as it was...

I think I spoke too soon yesterday, as it was back in upper teens this morning, light winds and the usual black ice all the way. Another snow and rain event is on the way for tonight and tomorrow so...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-26-13, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Nice commute this morning. Temps seem to be...

Nice commute this morning. Temps seem to be moderating now staying in the 20's F early morning and hovering in the upper 30's during the day. Black ice is everywhere so caution is needed as usual....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-21-13, 02:03 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

A good ride into the office this morning. Large...

A good ride into the office this morning. Large patches of ice due to yesterdays snow melt and heavy rain. 23degF, moderate westerly wind, a pleasant ride overall. I will be treking back tonight in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-13, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Half and Half dry pavement, snow and ice. Temp...

Half and Half dry pavement, snow and ice. Temp was 21degF and calm winds finally made for a pleasant commute today. More wet snow coming tonight so tomorrows commute is still to be determined.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-13, 07:17 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Wow, what a week. Nice 21degF this morning, calm,...

Wow, what a week. Nice 21degF this morning, calm, partly cloudy, just a perfect commute gliding along at 12 mph on black ice all the way. I think spring is in the air at least for now because a lone...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-13, 12:53 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Better weather this week. The best since December...

Better weather this week. The best since December and the temps are warming up with the longer days. My average speed has bumped up as compared to the last 2 months in sub zero temperatures. Thats...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-13-13, 07:50 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

31degF this morning. Feels good to be back on the...

31degF this morning. Feels good to be back on the bike. All the snow and slush is gone from the roads as yesterday was mild. Black ice all the way made for a nice clean ride and zipped right along.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

I just measured it. 19 in. right now and still...

I just measured it. 19 in. right now and still snowing. Won't be riding for a little while now.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-02-13, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

22degF today, sunny, fairly calm winds, did a...

22degF today, sunny, fairly calm winds, did a nice 10 mile ride. No more snow anywhere, rain this week washed it all away. Glad to see that but the skiers and snowmobilers are mad.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-27-13, 11:35 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

The ocean air from the Penobscot Bay was bitter...

The ocean air from the Penobscot Bay was bitter today. Windy, cold, 13degF, wind chill below 0, but nice and sunny. I rode a couple hours and I was comfortable. Roads are still nice and dry and no...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-26-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Finally got out to ride for a couple hours today....

Finally got out to ride for a couple hours today. 8degF and 10-15mph winds made it cold but I was comfortable.

PS. DowneasTTr: your making me envious. Can't wait for spring. The weather has been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-25-13, 08:45 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

-8 degF this morning. First day back from working...

-8 degF this morning. First day back from working out of town. My work was outside for the last 4 days and my laptop and gloved fingers were hardly working in below zero windchills. I decided to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

That's great! maybe I'll see you on the road next...

That's great! maybe I'll see you on the road next summer. In your opinion, is it harder to ride in Florida in mid summer heat or New England in mid winter cold?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-13, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Yeah, I hear you. I usually commute 11 miles into...

Yeah, I hear you. I usually commute 11 miles into Bangor from the Hampden Winterport town line but today I couldn't do it. Better days are coming. Next August I will tease you about moving away where...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-22-13, 01:45 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

It was simply terrible today. -4degF and 10-15...

It was simply terrible today. -4degF and 10-15 mph wind made the wind chill more than -20degF, and riding at 12-15mph it was so cold my eyes froze after about 5 mins. It actually scared me as I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-20-13, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Did 11 mile loop today, balmy, 47degF. Another...

Did 11 mile loop today, balmy, 47degF. Another heat wave. The snow was melting. The rest of the week will be frigid as cold Canadian air is on the way and not slated to go up above the single numbers...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-13, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Nice 10 mile ride today. 4degF, light snow coming...

Nice 10 mile ride today. 4degF, light snow coming down, and about 1/2in fresh snow on the ground. Roads were not treated yet so it was nice and quiet and clean and all I could hear was the snow...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Nice ride into the office this morning after not...

Nice ride into the office this morning after not riding since Monday. 22F, calm, clear, sun just coming up. We are having a January thaw and the roads are all clear down to bare pavement again....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-10-13, 06:45 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Haven't ridden since Monday, been out of town on...

Haven't ridden since Monday, been out of town on assignment. Plan to commute to the office tomorrow. Temperatures have been moderating this week though.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-04-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Another cold morning +1F, calm and cloudy. More...

Another cold morning +1F, calm and cloudy. More traffic in the city this morning for some reason and hard to turn into the left hand lanes to turn left. Already anxious for spring.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-13, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Yeah, that is quite a contrast isn't it. Getting...

Yeah, that is quite a contrast isn't it. Getting ready to go out and brave the elements again this evening, I'd better get a coffee first.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-03-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

-8F this morning, light wind. I commuted to work...

-8F this morning, light wind. I commuted to work in about 1hour 20min. Took me a little longer had to change my route into the city because my short off road section short cut has 2 ft of snow on it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-01-13, 02:21 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Took a nice 3 hour ride today, sunshine, very...

Took a nice 3 hour ride today, sunshine, very windy, 8degF wind chills but it was awesome out. Snow drifting across the roadways was the only obstacle that slowed me down. Generally keeping the speed...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-12, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Did a 10 mile ride this afternoon. Thought the...

Did a 10 mile ride this afternoon. Thought the roads were fairly well plowed from all the snow weve had lately. Turns out the back roads were clear in the lane but soft melting snow on the shoulder....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-28-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Planning on resuming commutes after the snow...

Planning on resuming commutes after the snow storms clear out maybe this weekend I can go for a few weekend rides.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Blizzard today, so no riding but a nice ride in...

Blizzard today, so no riding but a nice ride in the sunshine yesterday though. Won't ride now until the storm is over and the roads get all plowed. We may be nuts and wish it was summer again but...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-22-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 27,122
Views: 3,117,986
Posted By droy45

Nice ride today, after last nights torrential...

Nice ride today, after last nights torrential rains, all the snow and ice are gone and it is still 38degF. Studded tires not really needed today but they can handle clean pavement just fine. It looks...
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