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first, for the bike, you need those "water guards" ( I forget the names ) to prevent ton of water spilling on your pants and back; and you need a good set of tyres; don't forget to clean the hardware as often as possible to remove water and dirt. second, for you, depending on a lot of factors, a good set of gloves if absolutly necessary, having frozen hands and trying to brake and control your bike will be impossible; a good wind and water resistant "shell" with flaps on the back, it must be big enough to have a sweater under it; for the legs, same thing, water and wind resitant leggings; for the head, a nice tight hat. if it's really raining ( melting snow, ... ) you will need googles.
Maximilien Lincourt Your Head A Splode - Strong Bad
Ta Max, some good tips regards, Paul Watson Ireland Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Get the cycling shoe booties to keep your feet warm, especially if it's wet. Dress in layers (common sense, that one). Get good gloves - your hands will freeze, depending on how cold it gets. The worst I've done was a 3+ hour ride in around 26F temps, and halfway through it began to snow mildly. Fun stuff. And we got lost, because the asshat who was supposed to be guiding us got too involved in telling stories about what a great racer he was that we got lost in Ky. Idiot. Other than that, get good quality clothing - don't skimp, you'll really feel it. When I rode in bad weather I'd wear about 2 pairs of shorts, 2 pairs of full length tights, the booties, and something to cover your mouth if you can, plus the assorterted t-shirts, full length jerseys, and jacket. You won't get sick if you stay in shape, but it is really, really hard to do, mentally. Good luck!!! ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! Real Mentats use only 100% pure, unfooled around with Sapho Juice(tm)! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF!
I have no "common sense" when it comes to wet and cold. Lived most of my life in hot, dry African countries and this wet stuff that falls from the sky, and which is bleeding cold, is new to me :-D Thanks for the tips regards, Paul Watson Ireland Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Nicely done. I can't run to save my life. I was going to ask anyway so here goes... Anybody got any tips for cycling to work in what is usually cold and wet weather? It gets pretty cold here, though not likely to snow I am told. Plus it rains a good deal (being Ireland and all.) Our offices have shower stalls so when I arrive I can have a hot shower. Brian reckons I will get sick riding to work but I want to do this and there must be some riding gear out there that can help. regards, Paul Watson Ireland Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
Paul Watson wrote:
Nicely done.
Thanks :-O. After a summer of sweltering heat and humidity, the running weather has been really nice the last month or so.
Paul Watson wrote:
I can't run to save my life.
Have you got some kind of injury or joint damage? I've heard a lot of folks say "I can't run" (including myself, before I got started), and it's usually a matter of misconceptions. Most folks don't know how to go about getting started. They also think that, if they can't perform like one of the Kenyans during the Olympics, there's no point. If you want suggestions, just ask.
Paul Watson wrote:
Anybody got any tips for cycling to work in what is usually cold and wet weather?
Be sure to check your route under those conditions, especially the behavior of the drivers. Riding in the rain can be hazardous, since visibility is reduced both for you and the cars you are sharing the road with. Make sure you and your bike have plenty of reflective tape and/or lighting, so that drivers can see you. It may look silly, but it's safer. Clothing for the weather is tricky. You want gear that keeps the rain off, the cold out, and lets you shed excess heat, three things that tend to be mutually exclusive. You might try contacting cycling shops in the area to see what they suggest for local conditions.
Paul Watson wrote:
Brian reckons I will get sick riding to work
Doubtful. Barring hypothermia, frostbite, and similar conditions, illness due to weather exposure is essentially a myth. There's a false correlation there, caused by the fact that bad weather season corresponds to having our homes and workplaces closed up for the winter, which increases your exposure to other people's germs. I ride to work in the spring and summer; I've got an 11 to 13 mile ride, one way, depending upon the route I take. I've got my choice of flat to very hilly, depending on the mood I'm in. I don't ride in the fall and winter, basically because I'm too cheap to invest in the riding gear to accomodate the weather :-O. You might ask the Maunder for suggestions; I seem to remember he bought some spiked tires for his mountain bike some time back.
Software Zen:
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You'll need:
- water prrof, non-slip riding gloves so you don't slip off the handlebars while trying to brake.
- Bright, reflective, tight-fitting rain jacket
- Flashing lights front and rear
- Clear or yellow tinted riding glasses that can handle that rain-off(tm) stuff (or equivalent).
- water-proof booties to go over your riding shoes.
- thermals if it's cold enough.
- Normal riding gear
- A towel
- Someone to offer you a lift just as you step out of the house all geared up.
Pity you're not in Canada else you could have fun with these[^] :D cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Those tyres look like Canadian torture devices. Ride over your victims till they convert to Hockeyism. Thanks for the tips, never knew about those rain-off glasses. regards, Paul Watson Ireland Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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i'm jealous. i haven't run since July, when i met my new friend, Mr Plantar Fasciitis. :( Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
My profound sympathies. My Greek friend, Mr. Achilles Tendonitis, probably knows yours. Fortunately, I haven't seen Achilles in about three years. Have you tried visiting a podiatrist? It's possible a set of orthotic inserts, or a change of shoes, could help. Good luck.
Software Zen:
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You'll need:
- water prrof, non-slip riding gloves so you don't slip off the handlebars while trying to brake.
- Bright, reflective, tight-fitting rain jacket
- Flashing lights front and rear
- Clear or yellow tinted riding glasses that can handle that rain-off(tm) stuff (or equivalent).
- water-proof booties to go over your riding shoes.
- thermals if it's cold enough.
- Normal riding gear
- A towel
- Someone to offer you a lift just as you step out of the house all geared up.
Pity you're not in Canada else you could have fun with these[^] :D cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Chris Maunder wrote:
# Bright, reflective, tight-fitting rain jacket # Flashing lights front and rear
YES YES YES ... be visible, very visible ...
Maximilien Lincourt Your Head A Splode - Strong Bad
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My profound sympathies. My Greek friend, Mr. Achilles Tendonitis, probably knows yours. Fortunately, I haven't seen Achilles in about three years. Have you tried visiting a podiatrist? It's possible a set of orthotic inserts, or a change of shoes, could help. Good luck.
Software Zen:
delete this;i've been seeing a physical therapist for a couple of months. he gave me some inserts, a bunch of stretches to do, etc.. the only running i've done is on his treadmill, so he can evaluate my stride. all in all, it seems to have made the problem worse. i question the Intelligence of the Designer. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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Noice. I'm heading out tomorrow morning for what will most likely be my final 100km bike ride in Canada till next season. It was meant to be raining but the elements have taken pity and it'll be a balmy 16C. cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Sounds nice. My bike's starting to get rather dusty in my garage :sigh:. I ought to buy some cold weather riding gear, but my toy budget's been really tight lately.
Software Zen:
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Paul Watson wrote:
Nicely done.
Thanks :-O. After a summer of sweltering heat and humidity, the running weather has been really nice the last month or so.
Paul Watson wrote:
I can't run to save my life.
Have you got some kind of injury or joint damage? I've heard a lot of folks say "I can't run" (including myself, before I got started), and it's usually a matter of misconceptions. Most folks don't know how to go about getting started. They also think that, if they can't perform like one of the Kenyans during the Olympics, there's no point. If you want suggestions, just ask.
Paul Watson wrote:
Anybody got any tips for cycling to work in what is usually cold and wet weather?
Be sure to check your route under those conditions, especially the behavior of the drivers. Riding in the rain can be hazardous, since visibility is reduced both for you and the cars you are sharing the road with. Make sure you and your bike have plenty of reflective tape and/or lighting, so that drivers can see you. It may look silly, but it's safer. Clothing for the weather is tricky. You want gear that keeps the rain off, the cold out, and lets you shed excess heat, three things that tend to be mutually exclusive. You might try contacting cycling shops in the area to see what they suggest for local conditions.
Paul Watson wrote:
Brian reckons I will get sick riding to work
Doubtful. Barring hypothermia, frostbite, and similar conditions, illness due to weather exposure is essentially a myth. There's a false correlation there, caused by the fact that bad weather season corresponds to having our homes and workplaces closed up for the winter, which increases your exposure to other people's germs. I ride to work in the spring and summer; I've got an 11 to 13 mile ride, one way, depending upon the route I take. I've got my choice of flat to very hilly, depending on the mood I'm in. I don't ride in the fall and winter, basically because I'm too cheap to invest in the riding gear to accomodate the weather :-O. You might ask the Maunder for suggestions; I seem to remember he bought some spiked tires for his mountain bike some time back.
Software Zen:
delete this;hehe no, no physical impedements to running, I just find it terminally boring. I far prefer riding. I have done some running but even with the pain induced pleasure, it doesn't float my boat. Thanks for the riding tips too. The Maunder indeed has some good thoughts on the matter. regards, Paul Watson Ireland Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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i'm jealous. i haven't run since July, when i met my new friend, Mr Plantar Fasciitis. :( Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
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You'll need:
- water prrof, non-slip riding gloves so you don't slip off the handlebars while trying to brake.
- Bright, reflective, tight-fitting rain jacket
- Flashing lights front and rear
- Clear or yellow tinted riding glasses that can handle that rain-off(tm) stuff (or equivalent).
- water-proof booties to go over your riding shoes.
- thermals if it's cold enough.
- Normal riding gear
- A towel
- Someone to offer you a lift just as you step out of the house all geared up.
Pity you're not in Canada else you could have fun with these[^] :D cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Chris Maunder wrote:
Someone to offer you a lift just as you step out of the house all geared up.
I'll be there waiting... "You know you don't want to Paul... don't do it... it's might stop raining [not likely but you never know] and you'll overheat and die... come on... into the car... muwahahahahahahah.. eh... cough". Regards, Brian Dela :-) Blog^ Co-author of The Outlook Answer Book... Go on, order^ it today!
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Hehe. There are a few icons that aren't in the "official" lineup. For instance: :vegemite: or :baaaa!: or :jig:
Picture a huge catholic cathedral. In it there's many people, including a gregorian monk choir. You know, those who sing beautifully. Then they start singing, in latin, as they always do: "Ad hominem..." -Jörgen Sigvardsson
Hmm... let me have a go at this. :jig: :vegemite: :love: :beer: Cool! I've learned something new today! -- modified at 15:41 Friday 4th November, 2005
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Nicely done. I can't run to save my life. I was going to ask anyway so here goes... Anybody got any tips for cycling to work in what is usually cold and wet weather? It gets pretty cold here, though not likely to snow I am told. Plus it rains a good deal (being Ireland and all.) Our offices have shower stalls so when I arrive I can have a hot shower. Brian reckons I will get sick riding to work but I want to do this and there must be some riding gear out there that can help. regards, Paul Watson Ireland Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
Most cycling shops have lightweight plastic pants. I myself cycle to work in a very natty plastic get-up :-) Drivers in Ireland are short sighted and stupid so wear bright colours and flourescent strips and keep away from them wherever possible. '--8<------------------------ Ex Datis: Duncan Jones Merrion Computing Ltd
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Jim Crafton wrote:
Maybe you could listen to my rap tunes
Uh, yeah. Sure Jim, whatever you say. Tiptoes quietly away. ;)
Software Zen:
delete this;It must be the extra coffee... :) ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! Real Mentats use only 100% pure, unfooled around with Sapho Juice(tm)! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF!
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i've been seeing a physical therapist for a couple of months. he gave me some inserts, a bunch of stretches to do, etc.. the only running i've done is on his treadmill, so he can evaluate my stride. all in all, it seems to have made the problem worse. i question the Intelligence of the Designer. Cleek | Image Toolkits | Thumbnail maker
Chris Losinger wrote:
question the Intelligence of the Designer.
Yeah, he crossed up the eye-brain wiring, got the retina connectors on the wrong side... And the body technicians are even dumber, it seems. Absolute faith corrupts as absolutely as absolute power Eric Hoffer All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Edmund Burke
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Jim Crafton wrote:
You won't get sick if you stay in shape
Actually I heard that intense exertion actually depresses your immune system thereby making you slightly more likely to pick up the lurgy de jour cheers, Chris Maunder
CodeProject.com : C++ MVP
Well, my information is probably really out of date, but when I was really into it, my understanding was that being in good to really good shape helps you out. But when you pass over into the realm of a world calss athlete, then you run a higher risk of getting sick, because of things like reduced body fat (I believe world class runners are at 4-5% body fat) etc. I have no idea if that is in fact true or not. Then again I haven't been sick in almost 4 years (knock on wood) and that's without exercise. So who knows! :) ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! Real Mentats use only 100% pure, unfooled around with Sapho Juice(tm)! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF!
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:jig: Hey! I got one! :jig: :vegemite: and another! :vegemite: ------------------------------------- Do not do what has already been done. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.. but it ROCKS absolutely, too. -- modified at 13:49 Friday 4th November, 2005
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Most cycling shops have lightweight plastic pants. I myself cycle to work in a very natty plastic get-up :-) Drivers in Ireland are short sighted and stupid so wear bright colours and flourescent strips and keep away from them wherever possible. '--8<------------------------ Ex Datis: Duncan Jones Merrion Computing Ltd
I am finding Irish driving to be absolutely mad when you take into consideration the narrow roads and blind corners. So if a pink girls bike will get me noticed better I'll be happy to get it :-D regards, Paul Watson Ireland Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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Nicely done. I can't run to save my life. I was going to ask anyway so here goes... Anybody got any tips for cycling to work in what is usually cold and wet weather? It gets pretty cold here, though not likely to snow I am told. Plus it rains a good deal (being Ireland and all.) Our offices have shower stalls so when I arrive I can have a hot shower. Brian reckons I will get sick riding to work but I want to do this and there must be some riding gear out there that can help. regards, Paul Watson Ireland Colib and ilikecameras. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
