Milwaukee got about 3-4 inches of snow today... I was off today and just rode to the coffee shop this morning as snow was starting but I will be riding a bit this eve...
I just need to get out of the house so a little later I'm going to do a snow ride.....
Looks like light powder.... Just going to do a few miles tonight, I have got lights charging and getting my winter gear out..
It is in the high 20's so should be a good ride... I wont have to bundle up to much...
Going to head to Tristan's house to talk about the blog and to set schedule on our Winter Clinic...
Tomorrow another 3-4 inches of snow...... Winter is here.... cold is cold but snow is winter....
Monday, January 10, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Commuthing then Riding Indoors
Sunday....
First kick off of a new spin studio and well after my 15 mile commute I'll be instructing it.... All good tomorrow will be making up for my slacking off.
I will be hitting training hard this next coming weeks and will introduce training and commuting rides can intertwine. It has been cold here in the midwest highs in the low 20's tomorrow should be about 13 degrees for my commute, then time to workout... So my commute will be my Cold War Up...LOL
So dressing right will be very important... must cover every inch of skin...
Hopefully soon we will be setting up a clinic for wintercyclingmilwaukeestyle at Wheel And Sprocket in Brookfield...
First kick off of a new spin studio and well after my 15 mile commute I'll be instructing it.... All good tomorrow will be making up for my slacking off.
I will be hitting training hard this next coming weeks and will introduce training and commuting rides can intertwine. It has been cold here in the midwest highs in the low 20's tomorrow should be about 13 degrees for my commute, then time to workout... So my commute will be my Cold War Up...LOL
So dressing right will be very important... must cover every inch of skin...
Hopefully soon we will be setting up a clinic for wintercyclingmilwaukeestyle at Wheel And Sprocket in Brookfield...
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Today not so bad it is already 20 degrees
Today it is not so bad it is in the 20's but windchill about 5...
I will be riding with about 40 lbs of air in my tires cus of snow and ice on the ground and will be wearing my rain pants and show covers as it will be a wet ride.
Remember if riding in all this road grime to ck your running gear... Keep it clean and it will last.... Any questions on keeping your ride maintained just shoot us a e-mail or post a comment.... T9 works great for chain and cogs and something like Tri-Flo works great on pivots on derailleurs and in shifters... Don't forget your cables... In the next few days we will be posting more maintenance tips. Ok time for me to get ready for my commute just heard the weather it is supposed to be colder tomorrow.... dress warm and have a great ride... cover up be safe and remember to have fun!
I will be riding with about 40 lbs of air in my tires cus of snow and ice on the ground and will be wearing my rain pants and show covers as it will be a wet ride.
Remember if riding in all this road grime to ck your running gear... Keep it clean and it will last.... Any questions on keeping your ride maintained just shoot us a e-mail or post a comment.... T9 works great for chain and cogs and something like Tri-Flo works great on pivots on derailleurs and in shifters... Don't forget your cables... In the next few days we will be posting more maintenance tips. Ok time for me to get ready for my commute just heard the weather it is supposed to be colder tomorrow.... dress warm and have a great ride... cover up be safe and remember to have fun!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
8 DEGREES IN MILWAUKEE TODAY
Drinking hot coffee ....Thinking of what I will be wearing for my commute today.
Layers yes but will need my winter coat and well when it is this cold its not easy I will be sweating underneath there's just no stopping it... It is all about covering every inch of skin and wearing lots of Windstopper/Barrier style clothing....
Products like this are essential to staying warm..
http://www.pearlizumi.com/publish/content/pi_2010/us/en/index/products/men/ride/0.-productCode-14121006.html
This too...
The Pearl Izumi products are of good quality and fairly priced....
Stay warm and enjoy your ride, there's nothing like the peace and tranquility of being on your bike.... The freedom that just is not there in a car....
Layers yes but will need my winter coat and well when it is this cold its not easy I will be sweating underneath there's just no stopping it... It is all about covering every inch of skin and wearing lots of Windstopper/Barrier style clothing....
Products like this are essential to staying warm..
http://www.pearlizumi.com/publish/content/pi_2010/us/en/index/products/men/ride/0.-productCode-14121006.html
This too...
The Pearl Izumi products are of good quality and fairly priced....
Stay warm and enjoy your ride, there's nothing like the peace and tranquility of being on your bike.... The freedom that just is not there in a car....
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Great Ride today
Just back for a great ride.... actually was one of those days where I dressed right...
Rode a good 20+ miles and did a few hill repetes too, that was not easy on my commuter..... LOL that altera hill 6 times was a killer....
Rode a good 20+ miles and did a few hill repetes too, that was not easy on my commuter..... LOL that altera hill 6 times was a killer....
25 degrees and lil snow on the ground.....
Headed to my fav coffee shop today, it was not a bad ride, 25 degrees is a tough temp.
It is all about dressing right, Today was base layer and tights with windpants, base layer and jearsy, and my windstopper Pearl Pro Jacket, balaclava and gloves...
perfect for my short ride... with snow and ice I dropped tire pressure to 40lbs and PERFECT..... I will be heading for a longer ride this afternoon, it is all about dressing right and enjoying the ride!
It is all about dressing right, Today was base layer and tights with windpants, base layer and jearsy, and my windstopper Pearl Pro Jacket, balaclava and gloves...
perfect for my short ride... with snow and ice I dropped tire pressure to 40lbs and PERFECT..... I will be heading for a longer ride this afternoon, it is all about dressing right and enjoying the ride!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Ready for a new week... Cold one!
Today not so bad, it is starting out in the 20's here in Milwaukee.... Today I am getting a ride to work with my bike but will be making the 15 mile commute home... Remember dress warm and cover up, windchill still being in the single digits. In the following posts we will tell our stories of winter riding, some reviews of clothing and bike equipment including winter maintenance....
Being employed by one of the biggest bike shops in the country we get some good support from the company and various manufactures too.
Being employed by one of the biggest bike shops in the country we get some good support from the company and various manufactures too.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Welcome 2010!
Well winter is back upon us waking up to 25MPH winds and temps in the low 20's that brings windchills near zero..... Cover up if your going to ride today... Everyone should always try to ride on major hollidays...
New Years being one of those i try to ride on, even if it is a short ride, just to ride on New Years in Milwaukee says something....Were nuts...
So dress warm and get out and ride the roads are dry so pick a bike and ride.... Today I think we will take a ride down to Bradford Beach for the Polar Bear Challenge.... Now there freeken nuts!
Hmmmmm, Bamboo SS. Bamboo Road? with this wind I think gears would be a good idea....
New Years being one of those i try to ride on, even if it is a short ride, just to ride on New Years in Milwaukee says something....Were nuts...
So dress warm and get out and ride the roads are dry so pick a bike and ride.... Today I think we will take a ride down to Bradford Beach for the Polar Bear Challenge.... Now there freeken nuts!
Hmmmmm, Bamboo SS. Bamboo Road? with this wind I think gears would be a good idea....
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