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Forum: Winter Cycling
03-31-22, 01:50 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

My buddy makes bottle cage coozies, they work...

My buddy makes bottle cage coozies, they work great at keeping the bottle liquid longer ... the nozzle can still be a problem.
https://www.gupgum.com/product/bottle-cage-coozies
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Forum: Winter Cycling
03-31-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

OK it was just a snarky post from a Toad ... ...

OK it was just a snarky post from a Toad ...

I've found the nozzle will have ice form at temps in the mid 20 on my winter commutes (roughly 1 hour ride). The bottle never freezes solid, but I'll...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-25-22, 03:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

I can confirm: 4-1/2 hours riding with a...

I can confirm: 4-1/2 hours riding with a windchill of 23F/-5C, none of my water bottles froze.... it's almost like the air temp needs to be below freezing for water to freeze. Also, I dressed for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-03-22, 02:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

My last post was an error, rushing myself....

My last post was an error, rushing myself. However, cherry picking quotes is some weak tea.

There is no 180 in my posts, only a poster in this thread twisting other peoples words in an effort to...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-03-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

See you agree with me when I cherry pick my...

See you agree with me when I cherry pick my quotes.
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-03-22, 12:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

I'm gonna both support those that think wind...

I'm gonna both support those that think wind chill factor is important for biking, and also confirm my own opinion in the OP.

I will start by paraphrasing the OP:


I have a piece of winter...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-31-22, 12:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

tltr plus I see no value in trying to push a rope...

tltr plus I see no value in trying to push a rope uphill.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-31-22, 08:10 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

Honestly, there's too much to unpack in this...

Honestly, there's too much to unpack in this paragraph, but I'll be very clear: a glass of water in the shade (or at night) placed on a table (not on the ground) with not freeze until the air temp is...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-31-22, 07:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

I see your misunderstanding .... you somehow...

I see your misunderstanding .... you somehow thought this was for your laughs ... nope

OTOH I'm LMAO.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

Just because you don't understand a little humor...

Just because you don't understand a little humor doesn't mean .. I guess it means you're having a hard time laughing along with the point of the post.



So you do understand the point, but...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-29-22, 10:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

So many good points, and with Bob Collins'...

So many good points, and with Bob Collins' wonderful wit. Bob retired a few years ago and I really miss him on the radio!






...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-29-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

Yes and no ... First, I will be clear, while...

Yes and no ... First, I will be clear, while riding, my engine runs hotter than the average toad.

I typically wear some swag sunglasses - this was The Loppet ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-28-22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

The colder it gets, the less the legs want to...

The colder it gets, the less the legs want to work, and keeping the bike-generated windload off the fact is a good reason to slow-roll.

I haven't had an issue in a few years, but my old...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-28-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

I've had winds and rain proof gear that left me...

I've had winds and rain proof gear that left me basting in my sweat, I've let all of that gear go as I've found items that are much better at managing moisture while blocking the wind/rain.

It's...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-27-22, 08:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

To be perfectly clear, this is BIKE Forums and...

To be perfectly clear, this is BIKE Forums and this thread is about biking and wind chill.

From the linked article:



Directly addressing your question: Yes! If it's 35F, I'm wearing a wind...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-26-22, 07:40 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

From a detailed history of why wind chill is...

From a detailed history of why wind chill is useless:

Wind Chill Blows It’s time to get rid of a meaningless...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-22-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

We need to dress for our unique body needs. ...

We need to dress for our unique body needs.

That said, wind is a very low priority when dressing for my daily winter rides. After air temp, it's sky conditions that are the next priority, sun...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-22-22, 04:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

OME with the correct clothing, that's not an...

OME with the correct clothing, that's not an issue.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

It's a warm wind outta the south :roflmao2:

It's a warm wind outta the south :roflmao2:
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

My face is frozen like that ... :lol:

My face is frozen like that ... :lol:
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-21-22, 07:57 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,793
Posted By Hypno Toad

Weekly Wedge Issue: Wind Chill is Pointless

This week's Wedge Issue: Wind Chill Factor is Pointless

Wind chill factor is great for The Weather Channel to hype cold temps and create drama, but it has very little effect when your riding a...
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