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  • #1091860
    jrenaut
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    Learning the hard way is fun!

    #1091871
    Judd
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    @jrenaut 183377 wrote:

    Learning the hard way is fun!

    Bring back the dislike button! My first year was very much a process of riding and being totally cold and then going to REI that night to buy something that would fix that level of cold.

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    #1091873
    LhasaCM
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    @Judd 183389 wrote:

    Bring back the dislike button! My first year was very much a process of riding and being totally cold and then going to REI that night to buy something that would fix that level of cold.

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    Same here…and then I ended up buying stuff that was just “okay” for me but didn’t really work for me. My collection of slightly used cycling gloves is a testament to that. (Not entirely sure how I could’ve avoided it, so maybe the hard way is inevitable?)

    Speaking of – if anyone’s needing a pair of barely used Pearl Izumi Ride Pro AMFIB Lobster Gloves in XXL, let me know.

    #1091894
    chuxtr
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    jrenaut;183377 wrote:
    learning the hard way is fun!
    judd;183389 wrote:
    bring back the dislike button! My first year was very much a process of riding and being totally cold and then going to rei that night to buy something that would fix that level of cold.
    lhasacm;183391 wrote:
    same here…and then i ended up buying stuff that was just “okay” for me but didn’t really work for me. My collection of slightly used cycling gloves is a testament to that. (not entirely sure how i could’ve avoided it, so maybe the hard way is inevitable?)

    htfu!

    #1091899
    huskerdont
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    They have a class for that? Unless they are they going to teach my nose not to run, I don’t think so.

    #1091901
    AFHokie
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    While many if us scoff at the idea you need a class on how to ride in the cold, was there not somebody on here last FS advocating the use of plastic bags over feet due to an incorrect understanding how sweat works?

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    #1091904
    LhasaCM
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    @AFHokie 183420 wrote:

    While many if us scoff at the idea you need a class on how to ride in the cold, was there not somebody on here last FS advocating the use of plastic bags over feet due to an incorrect understanding how sweat works?

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    I see the class as an interactive form of those annual articles by Bicycling or others on “riding in the winter” – great for those (like myself two years ago) who are feeling a bit intimidated by the idea of riding in a DC winter and would appreciate and benefit from someone sharing tips and being available to answer questions so that you’re better able to plan and have a bit more knowledge at your disposal as you figure out what works for you.

    #1091907
    huskerdont
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    Yeah, just teasing in good fun. I’m all for WABA classes and getting people out there.

    #1091913
    LhasaCM
    Participant

    @huskerdont 183426 wrote:

    Yeah, just teasing in good fun. I’m all for WABA classes and getting people out there.

    What?!? What kind of a place is this where people will tease “in good fun”?!?!?

    #1091919
    drevil
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    @chuxtr 183413 wrote:

    htfu!

    HTFU… as I rock this high end stuff ;)
    https://www.pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/gore-windstopper-review/

    #1091943
    chuxtr
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    #1091967
    cvcalhoun
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    And meanwhile, I’m using my electrically heated jacket. I love the fact that it automatically adjusts to the outside temperature. So on days when it’s 20 in the morning and 40 in the afternoon, or vice versa, I’m not having to tote extra layers around.

    #1091977
    CCC27
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    Looks like a good class

    #1091986
    chuxtr
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    @cvcalhoun 183493 wrote:

    And meanwhile, I’m using my electrically heated jacket. I love the fact that it automatically adjusts to the outside temperature. So on days when it’s 20 in the morning and 40 in the afternoon, or vice versa, I’m not having to tote extra layers around.

    That’s cheating! :)

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