Monday, March 24, 2008

short shorts and a t-shirt

Remember what it's like to bike without hats, gloves, extra socks, etc? I was riding around late last night actually thinking to myself that I wouldn't mind it if just stayed in the mid-30's (F) all the time. The nice thing about the cooler temperatures is I don't have to worry about a constantly sweaty back from my backpack, I'm not in constant need of hydration like when it's warmer out, I can ride across lakes instead of around them, and the mid-30's is the perfect temperature where I don't have to wear many clothes while cycling. Well, there's also the added feature of fewer recumbents, but let's leave that for someone else's blog.

Don't get me wrong, I welcome the warmer weather, it's just that I'll be missing these riding conditions as soon as they've past behind us.

PreRide the Freeride

2 comments:

crispin said...

First winter of everyday biking to work and want some warm. Don't need short shorts temps because of my bird legs (cluck-cluck). But want some 50's or so.

fxdwhl said...

I say I won't miss the layering game each year but come summer I'm dreaming of frosy mornings.

Seasons are nice, I'd hate to live somwhere in the south.