tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post6656471317796305825..comments2023-09-29T06:12:05.325-06:00Comments on Two Wheels - Six Strings: Five Below ZeroJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-8652913723995210422011-12-07T09:05:49.793-07:002011-12-07T09:05:49.793-07:00I flew into town on Monday night and noticed that ...I flew into town on Monday night and noticed that even the locals were running for warmth in the 6 degree cold of night. Haven't found the motivation to commute on the Dahon in a few weeks. Other than laziness, I'm not thrilled about the small wheels and unbalanced messenger bag when the roads are slippery.<br /><br />Your metabolism speeds up when it's very cold, so if you only bike commute some of the time, you might as well pick the coldest days and get extra weight loss potential!nordic_68https://www.blogger.com/profile/16681928489719451333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-19576287802553770552011-12-06T21:35:37.372-07:002011-12-06T21:35:37.372-07:00BTW: That's 838 work days in a row, not 838 d...BTW: That's 838 work days in a row, not 838 days straight through...Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-21869647853157486102011-12-06T21:34:43.873-07:002011-12-06T21:34:43.873-07:00Wilson: We have below zero temps a few times per ...Wilson: We have below zero temps a few times per winter, but it's rare enough to be remarkable. A period of below zero weather, last winter prompted the purchase of the bar mitts ($15.00 off of Amazon: they are sold as 4-wheeler equipment).<br /><br />I stopped my daily commuting after 838 days due to Achilles tendinitis (brought on by overuse, most likely). That was last June. Even now, I have pain in the tendon after riding. But, I would rather hobble around a bit than not ride at all!Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989502925369231042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-52503896726940600152011-12-06T21:19:35.214-07:002011-12-06T21:19:35.214-07:00That kind of cold is really difficult to dress for...That kind of cold is really difficult to dress for. Is that a normal low for your region or is that colder than usual? <br />Haven't back read through enough of your posts to know, but I am curious; you were an everyday cycling commuter and now you're not? Why the change?Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394464208622993678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21208332.post-60717876961567675922011-12-06T18:51:23.299-07:002011-12-06T18:51:23.299-07:00that is cold! good on ya for riding in it:)that is cold! good on ya for riding in it:)Jeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984978420642327867noreply@blogger.com