| Ride Stats |
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Distance:
4.54 miles
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Time: 00:26:00
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Avg Speed:
10.48 mph
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Route:
Commute to work #3
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Altitude Gain:
62 ft
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Calories Burned: 101
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Max Speed:
26.00 mph
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Weight:
349
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Category: general: commute -
solo
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Specialized Crosstrail (Retired) 700c Hybrid
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Club: Blackhawk Bicycle and Ski Club |
| Weather Conditions: Clear skies, wind W at 21 mph, temperature 4°F, standing windchill -17°F |
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Distance:
6.60 miles
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Time: 00:46:00
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Avg Speed:
8.61 mph
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Route:
Commute to home #1
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Altitude Gain:
379 ft
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Calories Burned: 149
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Max Speed:
24.50 mph
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Weight:
349
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Category: general: commute -
solo
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Terrain: Road: Flat
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Bike: Specialized Crosstrail (Retired) 700c Hybrid
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Club: Blackhawk Bicycle and Ski Club |
| Weather Conditions: Partly cloudy, wind WSW at 15 mph, temperature 10°Fm standing windchill -7°F |
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I noticed a funny thing on the way to work---there were no other bike riders. None, zip, nada. Not even day-labors riding on the sidewalks. Imagine that.
So far, today was the coldest ride of the year. Temperature = 4°F, Standing windchill = -17°F. Most county and local roads are covered with a layer of ice from yesterday's 50°F rain, which froze last night as the tempertures dropped into the single digits. I was warm enough though. Used and extra layer of gloves plus windbreaker ski pants.
I used State maintained roads to get to work. The State has plows and salt trucks out early, while the county and village folks sleep in. I don't worry about my traction (studded snow tires), however, I do have to watch out for cars sliding around. Picking a well maintained route is essential for safety on days like this.
The bottom line: No problems---pleasant ride to work.
The afternoon ride home was uneventful, except for a newpaper photographer took my picture. I gave him a release to use me image. We'll see if anything comes of that.
Update: The photo was published the following morning.
Click here to see image.
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