FIRST RIDE FOR 2008!!!!

[Lenk42602]

No Rain! Commute in to work this morning was orgasmic! In the words of George Castanza - " I'm back baby! I'm back!"


Game on!

 

[Ypedal]

Yeah.... rub it in why don't you... :x

I'm so ready to ride to work.... come on mr. Rain .... melt this crap will ya..

 

[Eric G]

Yep,an Alberta Clipper blew through yesterday bringing snow and freezing rain,looks better today the sun is shining but a possibility of more snow thursday and friday coming up from the American south.....Ahhhhh,when will it end

Eric

 

[Lenk42602]

fellas,

that will make your triumphant re-entries that much sweeter!

how is it that all of you up north are among the most rabid ebike fanatics,builders,retailers,etc., and yet have the smallest seasonal window to ride? Is there a large electronics technology manufacturing industry in Canada?

Either way - it feels GOOD to get back out there again.....

 

[Eric G]

how is it that all of you up north are among the most rabid ebike fanatics,builders,retailers,etc., and yet have the smallest seasonal window to ride?

Well for me I ride all year round as long as there's no snow or ice on the road.I'm eagerly wiaiting for the warm sunny days of summer.I'm sorta sick of the frozen fingers toes and nose along with the reduced capacity and umph the cold brings to my batteries

Eric

 

[Lenk42602]

They salt the roads heavily here in the winter time. Very bad for e bikes......

 

[Ypedal]

they have run out of bulk salt for the season and have started using SAND .. talk about a mess

 

[Eric G]

I wipe the bike down with a rag after a winter ride.I have silicone wushed in every area where water can get in and lots of oil on the chain.In spring I tear the bike down and give it a good cleaning and relube and do the same in the fall.

If I didn't ride the bike in winter I'd have to walk or take a bus...

Eric

 

[TylerDurden]

how is it that all of you up north are among the most rabid ebike fanatics,builders,retailers,etc., and yet have the smallest seasonal window to ride?.....

Cabin fever.

 

[Link]

It's sunny, mildly temperate and cloudless around here.

Makes meh sick :?.

 

[Eric G]

The temperatures got up to 14deg C (57 F ) yesterday,it was very nice out there other than the 50km/h winds gusting to 70km/h coming from the east. I was able to do a 7km ride today.The first one with no mitts or hat. Heading west with the wind at my back I got up to 37km/h on the long stretch.Weeeeeee that was fun,coming back home against the wind was a tad different plugging along at around 18 to 20km/h,with pedaling of course....

Spring is here and it's about time too! When it gets a little nicer out there I gotta take a look see at the swing arm of my rear shock as it's a little loose.

AHHHH,Sunny Days,sunny sunny sunny days....

Eric

 

[Mark_A_W]

Meh, a little rain and you all run home to momma

Ok, it doesn't snow here, and it never gets below freezing. I ride no matter the weather, although I don't like the dark much, even though I have 4 halogens.


Got a bit windy yesterday...100km/h+, 2 people were killed, it was a complete mess. Did my fastest time ever coming home with a tailwind

 

[Eric G]

Ok, it doesn't snow here, and it never gets below freezing. I ride no matter the weather, although I don't like the dark much, even though I have 4 halogens.

BOO!
I ride in all weather as well...I'd rather ride in the rain rather than in -15deg C freeze yer nose off weather.Another nice day again today with a high of 12degC and light 10km/h winds forcast.
Won't be riding much today gotta start getting the vegetable garden ready for planting at the end of next month Ahh well...

Eric