We should allow an extra 10 points for commuting to work today

[Mantadiver]

5 degrees and 25 mph winds. That is the coldest weather I have ever ridden in.

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[Mikey]

Actually we should suspend the 10 pt bonus for today and only give mileage points. That would remove the incentive to do anything stupid. Don’t get me wrong I got my mile in but that’s because I had to get to work.

[guga31bb]

Just got to work. First time commuting with bar mitts and they are awesome — only part of my body that felt cold at end of ride was feet. Not sure what to do about that…

Pretty nice day, all things considered.

[TwoWheelsDC]

@guga31bb 73822 wrote:

Just got to work. First time commuting with bar mitts and they are awesome — only part of my body that felt cold at end of ride was feet. Not sure what to do about that…

Pretty nice day, all things considered.

I put plastic bags over my wool socks before putting my shoes on. Seemed to help a bit.

[sethpo]

@guga31bb 73822 wrote:

Just got to work. First time commuting with bar mitts and they are awesome — only part of my body that felt cold at end of ride was feet. Not sure what to do about that…

Pretty nice day, all things considered.

New product idea: Pedal mitts! Pedal socks? Pedal Slippers?? We can work on the marketing later…

[jrenaut]

My feet were fine, which is somewhat unusual. My hands were frozen, despite only 3.5 miles and using merino glove liners under my regular gloves. Other than my hands, though, I’ve had worse commutes (warmer weather but not dressed as well).

[Justin Antos]

@Mikey 73818 wrote:

the incentive to do anything stupid.

The essence of Freezing Saddles, in 6 words.

[consularrider]

My only issue was my eyewear fogging up (that and feeling like Ralphie from being bundled up ). I guess it’s time to break down and buy some real goggles. My concession to the temperatures and wind was to just ride my most direct and safe route rather than adding milage (which also gave me a tailwind the whole way ). Still more than enough to avoid the sleeze ride label.

[kwarkentien]

@sethpo 73826 wrote:

New product idea: Pedal mitts! Pedal socks? Pedal Slippers?? We can work on the marketing later…

I think you’re on to something!!!!

[kwarkentien]

@consularrider 73864 wrote:

My only issue was my eyewear fogging up (that and feeling like Ralphie from being bundled up ). I guess it’s time to break down and buy some real goggles. My concession to the temperatures and wind was to just ride my most direct and safe route rather than adding milage (which also gave me a tailwind the whole way ). Still more than enough to avoid the sleeze ride label.

I’m sleazy and I make no excuses for it. (It also happens that the longest I’ve been able to stretch the CaBi ride out to is just under 0.9 miles so that’s just the way it is.) On a day like today, I’m happy for sleaze.

[cyclingfool]

@kwarkentien 73918 wrote:

I’m sleazy and I make no excuses for it. (It also happens that the longest I’ve been able to stretch the CaBi ride out to is just under 0.9 miles so that’s just the way it is.) On a day like today, I’m happy for sleaze.

Slow and sleazy wins the race, right?

(Kudos, teammate)

[ozmeister1984]

It wasn’t that bad, did my 10 miles to work. Going home should be fun though.

[dkel]

The headwind I fought all the way in (probably the only reason my feet got cold) will be a lovely tailwind all the way home. Last night’s tailwind meant I was nice and toasty, and my speed was up; looking forward to the same tonight.

[KelOnWheels]

@sethpo 73826 wrote:

New product idea: Pedal mitts! Pedal socks? Pedal Slippers?? We can work on the marketing later…

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[consularrider]

Those are just fuzzy gaiters and don’t help your toes at all! It also looks a little skimpy up above for the current condtions.

[Steve O]

@consularrider 73948 wrote:

Those are just fuzzy gaiters and don’t help your toes at all!

Speak for yourself. My toes and most of the rest of me feels a lot warmer.

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