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Old Feb 13, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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went on another today. about 40 miles! saw a flipped truck out on a highway. that looked bad. got new gear (courtesy of my girlfriend) got a frank thomas jacket with insulated liner and some alpine star gauntlet style gloves. but my toes are still cold!
 
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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right on!
 
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 03:51 AM
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and i saw some more lunch but i already ate this time
 
Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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I ride no matter how cold it is. That's what layers are for. Actually, I tend to chicken out at about 25*.
 
Old Feb 16, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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lol nice contradiction
 
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 12:04 AM
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Yeah, but the windchill factor at 80mph and 25* ambient temp is BRUTAL!
 
Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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i agree, i went out today in 34 degree weather with my new gear on. and i could only ride 6 miles and had to go home. the other day i rode 40 miles only stopping twice to warm my fingers up and it was 39 out. idk.
 
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 04:32 AM
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I have taken a few cold rides but they would have been a lot more fun if the roads here were half as sweet and curvy as those roads. I have to drive all the way across town for a 3 turn half mile "twisty".
 
Old Mar 18, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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lol thats a country road. its awesome. and im gonna ride tomorrow.
 
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