Who rode to work. fall 2007 edition

[HankB]

Actually, I don't know why anyone wouldn't ride. Makes no sence to me at all.

Because traffic sux. I can take the train and it takes 1.5 hr to get to/from work. If I ride it takes from 1.5 to 2.5 depending on traffic. Mostly I take the train.

I did ride Monday since there was a hot dog night way north. I was lucky and missed the rain.  

Tomorrow I'm heading for Missouri for the Falling Leaf rally.

There's some great roads down there.  

-hank

[bomber]

gorgeous view of the sun coming up over the big water this morning -- seems like most all the rain was moving to Michigan (sorry guys) --

also, boneheadedness IS a word, yes'm -- the measure is "did successful communication take place?" I think that we all knew what you meant, and through personal experience, as well

[FiremanBob]

Only snow, ice and salt on the road stop me from riding.  Every day.

[jadziadax8]

Tomorrow I'm heading for Missouri for the Falling Leaf rally.

There's some great roads down there.  

-hank

Where in MO are you heading?

Today I'm planning on going out to Sycamore to pick up a light bulb for some robot lights.  Gonna take the long way around (up to 20 and down Plank Rd.  Awesome!)

[Max Wedge]

39 this morning - heated grips on, cold weather gear - great ride in. Like an extra cup of coffee in the morning without the caffine!

51 for the ride home! Perfect!




(must be that Finnish blood in me )

[CLAY]

I did.  Near the same temps (40 maybe?)  Grand Rapids- west Hudsonville is my commute.  No other bikes.  SISSIES!

[shooplick]

bought a new Arai helmet last night so i had to ride today. 38 when i left and no heat! fingers were a bit chilly but i made it.

[krumgrinder]

Yep, yesterday and today.  yesterday was better though; today was 8 miles of stop and go due to a bus breaking down in the middle of the freaking highway.  Just been adjusting gear each day- switched from mesh to full tex, then closed some vents, then added back the pocket mesh zip-offs, etc.  Gotta get that new heat-troller installed in place of the stupid hi-lo switch for the grips, though... and resurrect my heated seat project!!  

On the Christmas lights, I had found a somewhat interesting web page on doing a home string on DC... check it out here...http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/dc-christmas-lights.html.  Another project to bring out of the closet...

[Max Wedge]

and resurrect my heated seat project!!  

link to write-up with pictures of heated seat project please.  

[mxvet57]

42 when i left the house this morning. it was a lonely ride with no other bikes on the road. bunch of posers.

it's 54 out now. i think I'll live on the edge and not ware the gerbings home.

[lsgiant]

Had Lutefisk last night,

Had to ride today, 74 mile roound trip. 40's on the way in 40's on the way home.

[mxvet57]

well here it is Saturday and I'm at work (crap). playing Mikel Angelo painting an office.  another nice ride with little traffic. did see a wing on the way in.

 i do have one thing to say mmmmmmmmm   that left over Lou malnati's pizza is going to taste good for lunch.  

[couchflyer]

Mmmmmmm working Saturday, drove the Duc 38 miles.  It was 37 degrees this morning.  I'm still warming up.

[HankB]

Where in MO are you heading?

Today I'm planning on going out to Sycamore to pick up a light bulb for some robot lights.  Gonna take the long way around (up to 20 and down Plank Rd.  Awesome!)

Between Potosi and Eminence. Check out 19 south into Eminence.

If you think that 20 and Plank road are awesome, the roads in Missouri will Blow Your Mind!  

I should start a thread. I think the folks in Missouri have been holding out on us.  

Just kidding - they have been telling us that but the rest of us just aren't listening.

-hankl

[bomber]

Lutefisk? didja loose a bet?

;-}

great ride this morning -- wet leaves are gagthering in apexes, natch, as is their custom, but it was a nice ride anyways!

[EZ OUT]

Not too bad this a.m. About 45 degrees F. Might be time to start looking for a non-perforated winter jacket  

[CLAY]

Much warmer today!  50's maybe? Into the 60's by afternoon...

[couchflyer]

Well today ride in was 41 degrees, still cold but it was dry.

[mxvet57]

was out riding this morning but it wasn't to work   46 deg heated gear. life is good.

[DredheadV2.0]

I rode on Thursday despite dire predictions of high winds and rain.  Wore the waterproof stuff and everything.

All day long, sunny.  I was starting to get annoyed.

All of a sudden, right at 5:10 PM, the skies darkened and then opened up.  Hurrah!  I didn't waterproof in vain!  I rode home in the squall, all happy... until I realized I hadn't brought anything to make my backpack waterproof.  Thankfully, the neoprene skin around my laptop kept it dry.