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elzie5000 · cutter Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1177

Mine was pretty damn good.

Weather was perfect and about 3/4 of the way to work a box truck went by me on Richmond Rd and knocked a big cloud of white tree blossoms into the air. Riding through it made me feel like a pretty pretty princess.

politicalhero · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:18 am Post subject:

wow you had that good of an experience in your truck!
Imagine if you were on your bike Very Happy

elzie5000 · cutter Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1177

I was on my bike...in the bike lane with a helmet on and everything.

chadwick2wheels · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject:

us commuters should all meet up one morning since the weather is nice and have coffee or something.
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elzie5000 · cutter Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1177

We did that a number of times last summer.
Pick a place, try to get a discount on bacon.

politicalhero · Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

There are commuter breakfasts scheduled for Thursday mornings during May.
Check www.bikelexington.com I am not sure if it is updated yet but it will be soon.

Cheers
Tim

jkizzle · cutter Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Posts: 519 Location: I.L.L.

see below, per edit.

iridetoobs · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:27 pm Post subject: great ride

my day was good. it included a slow and heavy ride, plus some impromptu plasma cutting.

politicalhero · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:07 pm Post subject:

Note the commuter breakfast locations and times are wrong. They will be updated shortly. These are the locations from last year and most of these places do not open until at least 8. The website should be updated shortly.

Thanks Jkizzle for posting the times and locations. I will post the updated information ASAP

I hope to see you there Jkizzle

politicalhero · Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:12 pm Post subject:

ommuter Advocacy Breakfasts
Join other commuters for a relaxing breakfast downtown every Thursday of the month. We’ll be there from 7:30 to 9:00 am discussing a variety of bike advocacy topics. Commuting on a bicycle not only improves health but also saves money on fuel, helps the environment, allows you to avoid traffic congestion, and let’s not forget that is a lot of fun!

* May 1 Common Grounds Coffee Shop – 343 E. High St, 7:30-9am
* May 8 Sunrise Bakery – 119 W. Main, 8-9am
* May 15 Third Street Stuff – 257 N. Limestone, 7:30-9am
* May 22 Giacomo's Deli – 133 N. Limestone St, 8-9am
* May 29 Coffea Island – 383 Rose St, 7:30-9am

elzie5000 · cutter Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1177

The Xtra-welder-cycle looks like it should have some kind of plasma based turbo boost action going on.

elzie5000 · cutter Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1177

Recycling this thread to start the official unofficial Coldest Commute '08 challenge.

I rode to work in 27 degrees last week. On a BMX bike. Because I'm hardcore.*

for 0.8 miles

illride · hipster Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 56 Location: I.L.L.

yea last week sucked horribly when it dropped to the mid twenties in the mornings

but i didn't ride it on a bmx...that is pretty hardcore

brokebike · cutter Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 2434 Location: local

actually the BMX was a pretty good choice. The more you'll have to pedal like crazy to get to where you're going, the more body heat you'll build up.
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elzie5000 · cutter Joined: 25 Oct 2007 Posts: 1177

I tend to default to the fat tire cruiser with 15" risers when it is cold and usually ride it standing up the whole time. My legs don't like to bend when it is below freezing for some reason. Oh yeah, because I'm old.