Nice weather we're having
03-10-20, 10:37 PM
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Nice weather we're having
The past three weeks have mostly been above freezing afternoon temperatures with sunshine. Looking forward to touring. Sunny Sunday March 8 hit 60F. Monday saw my first robin. Tuesday mid 40s with folks talking snow. We lost most of our snow pack until tonight. Looking so beautiful & hypnotizing with great big snowflakes in the street lights. Wish I had a camera.
03-12-20, 07:48 PM
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Layer up, get some warm boots you can ride with, and a pair of mitts with hand warmers. You can stay quite comfortable riding in cooler weather. I agree, though, the warmer weather is more conducive to riding.
Even if you can get out and ride to boost your mileage that is a good thing. Stay in shape and if you've lost your "riding shape" over the winter months - ease in to things.
That was one of my goals this winter was to try to not loose my "riding shape". I've done OK, but I have had some spans of a couple weeks between shorter rides so the mileage rate definitely took a hit. However, this is the earliest in the season I've been as high on mileage. I've never done a 50+ mile ride before about June or July so I am ahead of the game there, in my world.
Even if you can get out and ride to boost your mileage that is a good thing. Stay in shape and if you've lost your "riding shape" over the winter months - ease in to things.
That was one of my goals this winter was to try to not loose my "riding shape". I've done OK, but I have had some spans of a couple weeks between shorter rides so the mileage rate definitely took a hit. However, this is the earliest in the season I've been as high on mileage. I've never done a 50+ mile ride before about June or July so I am ahead of the game there, in my world.
03-12-20, 08:26 PM
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NOAA forecast, for what it's worth, predicts above normal temps in mid-West and East thru the end of March. I returned to outside riding back in February. Unusual for me.
03-14-20, 03:09 PM
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It is sunny and soft , wet , muddy with occasional snow patch in the shadows
03-15-20, 03:41 AM
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How do you find the pinion, for touring, just have always wanted to know how good they are and if any limitations?
03-15-20, 04:44 AM
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I love it. There is one effect on me just like range anxiety I think there is weight anxiety. It generally adds a few pounds to a bike so I tried to lighten other parts of the bike to counteract that.
