Wet snow
Thursday, January 17th, 2008It snowed overnight, and with temperatures at exactly 32 degrees this morning, most of the roads were clear, but a few sections had snow and a few more had disgusting slush. It felt warm, compared to most of my recent commutes. I saw a cyclist on the bike path who had slick tires, and he was having a little bit of trouble. I let some air out of my knobby tires last night in anticipation of the snow, and I had great traction this morning. I definitely think that leaving the knobby tires on my old mountain bike for the winter has been the way to go.
Sarah and I are going to Chicago this weekend to party with some friends from Northwestern. We’ll also get to revisit some of our old haunts in Evanston and Chicago. It should be a good time, but that’ll mean no riding over the weekend. I need to get out soon and do some longer rides; my fitness level is really slipping.
January 17th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Bah. All of your levels are THROUGH THE ROOF. Not being as insane for one weekend isn’t going to kill you. You can still be insane, just in different ways.
January 17th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
GREAT blog ! 29 here in Texas this morning, people just don’t know what they are missing! being stuck inside of a car in the AM,the winter smells,the wildlife roaming the dark trails, I commute ten miles a day round trip, and wanting to do more,Keep up the great blogging,good luck in 08 & KEEP ON SPINNING & TWISTING THE PEDALS !
January 18th, 2008 at 2:00 am
Letting a little air out of the knobbies – especially for the weather we’re having now (about an inch of wet snow) – is just the ticket. Good move.
Enjoy the weekend off the bike, and enjoy your time with friends in the Windy City!
January 22nd, 2008 at 9:39 am
List to the woman, man – LISTEN TO YOUR WOMAN!!