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01-24-2007, 05:32 PM

On 24 Jan 2007 12:38:01 -0800, "Josh Hassol" <jhassol@rcn.com> wrote:

>Temps (with wind chill) for my daily commute (14 miles each way):
>
>Today: 21 F . . . no problem
>Tomorrow: 9 F . . . hmmm
>Friday: -9 F . . . too cold?
>
>I have the poly-pro balaclava for under the helmet, the face mask, the
>booties, the lobster mittens, etc. But at -9F I'm thinking it may be
>smart to take a day off.
>
>Any suggestions?

Yeah - take the day off!

I've never gone that cold, but ISTM it's tough when the temperature
drops 20 degrees from one day to the next. If that holds, and it's
cold to begin with, skip it.

OTOH, just noticed your numbers are wind chill. Since you're going to
get a wind chill anyhow from your riding speed, what are the temps
without wind chill?

Pat

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01-24-2007, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Patrick Lamb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How cold is too cold? On 24 Jan 2007 12:38:01 -0800, "Josh Hassol" <jhassol@rcn.com> wrote: >Temps (with wind chill) for my daily commute (14 miles each way): > >Today: 21 F . . . no problem >Tomorrow: 9 F . . . hmmm >Friday: -9 F . . . too cold? > >I have the poly-pro balaclava for under the helmet, the face mask, the >booties, the lobster mittens, etc. But at -9F I'm thinking it may be >smart to take a day off. > >Any suggestions? Yeah - take the day off! I've never gone that cold, but ISTM it's tough when the temperature drops 20 degrees from one day to the next. If that holds, and it's cold to begin with, skip it. OTOH, just noticed your numbers are wind chill. Since you're going to get a wind chill anyhow from your riding speed, what are the temps without wind chill? Pat Email address works as is.