samson99 Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 Was chasing to get to my 3000 before you got to 4000. I did notice the last few days you were making it easier than it should have been. If nothing goes wrong, it will happen this afternoon or if I get away late today, then only on Friday morning.You have been ramping up your commutes nicely lately. I will hit 4000km tomorrow morning. Bateleur1, cat-i and Hairy 3
cat-i Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 You have been ramping up your commutes nicely lately.  I will hit 4000km tomorrow morning.  It's a mix of having had to be sensible about recovery between the weekend training rides required for JoBerg2C and Mr Cat-i joining the commuting challenge and now wanting to get up early every day chasing those ahead of him ... he should reach page 1 of the leaderboard before the end of June  A few years ago (2016) 4744 kms was enough to get you to the top spot at the end of the year. EddieV, samson99, Long Wheel Base and 2 others 5
Bateleur1 Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 It's a mix of having had to be sensible about recovery between the weekend training rides required for JoBerg2C and Mr Cat-i joining the commuting challenge and now wanting to get up early every day chasing those ahead of him ... he should reach page 1 of the leaderboard before the end of June  A few years ago (2016) 4744 kms was enough to get you to the top spot at the end of the year.   Those were the days hey  Hairy 1
samson99 Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 It's a mix of having had to be sensible about recovery between the weekend training rides required for JoBerg2C and Mr Cat-i joining the commuting challenge and now wanting to get up early every day chasing those ahead of him ... he should reach page 1 of the leaderboard before the end of June  A few years ago (2016) 4744 kms was enough to get you to the top spot at the end of the year. Well done Cat-i on the 3000km mark. Hairy, EddieV, Bateleur1 and 4 others 7
cat-i Posted June 13, 2019 Posted June 13, 2019 4042 Samson! Congrats! Bateleur1, Long Wheel Base and EddieV 3
cat-i Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Well done Cat-i on the 3000km mark.  For a short moment in time we both were in the 3000s Bateleur1, samson99 and EddieV 3
wildwindfr Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 Managed 1 short commute to pick up my car from the wife for some errands. At least the week was not a complete write off.Congrats to those over 3000km. Takes some serious commitment! Long Wheel Base, cat-i and EddieV 3
EddieV Posted June 14, 2019 Posted June 14, 2019 For a short moment in time we both were in the 3000s ... so close .... yet so far away ... we are forever chasing Samson cat-i, DJR and samson99 3
SilverRider Posted June 20, 2019 Posted June 20, 2019 It was a bit chilly this morning at the start of my commute. Started with minus 8 and it was minus 3 when I got to work. Have to mention though that home is a small holding, probably the reason for the colder than in town temps. Long Wheel Base, cat-i, Hairy and 2 others 5
cat-i Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 It was a bit chilly this morning at the start of my commute. Started with minus 8 and it was minus 3 when I got to work. Have to mention though that home is a small holding, probably the reason for the colder than in town temps. Wow! Haven't recorded negative temperatures in the Spruit yet, although it's white with frost every morning. I feel it in my fingers and my toes! What do you do for cold fingers and toes in that temperatures? Long Wheel Base 1
SilverRider Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) Wow! Haven't recorded negative temperatures in the Spruit yet, although it's white with frost every morning. I feel it in my fingers and my toes! What do you do for cold fingers and toes in that temperatures?I have a pair of Thinsulate or something of the kind gloves that a friend bought for me at Cape Union Mart many years ago. Wear a beanie under the helmet, and try not to get the glasses too fogged up at the stop streets. Cold air on the face and in the air ways doesn't bother me at all. I really struggle with a buff or something similar around my mouth and throat. I also wear a very bright lumo yellow soft shell jacket with a fleece inner together with arm warmers. Makes the upper body feel very toasty after about 5kms. My toes are really the big issue. Everything is warm when I get to work except my feet. But the commute is short enough so that I stop just before frost bite becomes a factor . I have to say that the snot rockets happen more frequently in winter than in summer Edited June 21, 2019 by SilverRider cat-i 1
Zub Posted June 21, 2019 Posted June 21, 2019 Over shoe covers sorts out the cold feet issue 100%. Make sure it's the neoprene ones. My feet stays nice and warm even in the coldest of Temps. Fingers are still a problem. Still looking for a pair of decent full finder gloves that is actually capable of keeping ones fingers warm. SilverRider 1
Albatross Posted June 22, 2019 Posted June 22, 2019 I use these gloves for cold morning commutes (1-10 deg.C) and work well. https://www.evobikes.co.za/apparel/cycling-gloves/molon-labe-fribus-thermo-winter-gloves-black-blue.html My toes stay warm in the five ten free rider pros as it has a robust toe cap section. https://www.bikeinn.com/bike/five-ten-freerider-pro/136375574/p?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=merchant&id_producte=4624562&country=za&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgLLoBRDyARIsACRAZe6kVqpl9z-93gpLjFThA1-hhY5-0btUOdYrN0yXkCJ5FF1ODVBUproaAhYpEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Bateleur1 Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Ok. Its official. I am out. Signed the contract on Friday. From 1 July I am employed again with 100% home office. Long Wheel Base, samson99, Hairy and 4 others 7
Hairy Posted June 25, 2019 Posted June 25, 2019 Ok. Its official. I am out. Signed the contract on Friday. From 1 July I am employed again with 100% home office.congratulations and condolences at the same time cat-i, EddieV, Imploder and 3 others 6
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