MarthinusKemp Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 My Commute is flat however some days very "hilly" Big bay to Cape town +- 90m over 21km Solid SE blowing Big bay - Cape town +-1001m over 21km
Bateleur1 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 While I will not be posting much about my commutes I will use the opportunity to show why I am not commuting at the moment. Not going to do 35 km in this stuff and still have to work a normal work day. First three pictures is the cyclepaths in our town. The first pic was taken last night the rest this morning. Although they have been cleared this morning it is still snowing. These pics are in Munich close to my office. Only the pedestrian walkway has been cleared and not the cyclepath. As can be seen in the second pic, the streets that have been salted and cleared is already covered in fresh snow again.
Imploder Posted January 10, 2019 Author Posted January 10, 2019 While I will not be posting much about my commutes I will use the opportunity to show why I am not commuting at the moment. Not going to do 35 km in this stuff and still have to work a normal work day. First three pictures is the cyclepaths in our town. The first pic was taken last night the rest this morning. Although they have been cleared this morning it is still snowing. Snow1.jpgSnow2.jpgSnow3.jpg These pics are in Munich close to my office. Only the pedestrian walkway has been cleared and not the cyclepath. As can be seen in the second pic, the streets that have been salted and cleared is already covered in fresh snow again. Snow4.jpgSnow5.jpg I would gladly miss commuting to be walking around in that stuff. #LoveSnowCrunchCrunch
Bateleur1 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I would gladly miss commuting to be walking around in that stuff. #LoveSnowCrunchCrunch Tell that to my maltese. She simply dissappeared under the snow this morning. Luckily she is on a leash otherwise I propably would only have seen her again in spring.
Zub Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I will probably be dressed like an Eskimo going out in that weather.
Long Wheel Base Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 While I am NOT a fan of the cold, that looks awesome. The scenery along those cycle paths looks like it should on a postcard.
Bateleur1 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 I will probably be dressed like an Eskimo going out in that weather. It is actually not that cold. It has been hanging around 0 to -2 the last day or two. Tommorow will be a tad chilly at -6 but still not that bad.
Bateleur1 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 While I am NOT a fan of the cold, that looks awesome. The scenery along those cycle paths looks like it should on a postcard. It is stunning to say the least but simply put dangerous cycling in it. Very slippery and obstacles hidden under the snow that you cant see.
MarthinusKemp Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 It is stunning to say the least but simply put dangerous cycling in it. Very slippery and obstacles hidden under the snow that you cant see. Fatbike not an option?
Bateleur1 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Fatbike not an option? It is an option to ride on the snow. But for a 35 km one way commute ... no. The commute will become a commute of closer to two hours where it is normally 1:15 and needles to say it will take it out of your legs.
Zub Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 It is actually not that cold. It has been hanging around 0 to -2 the last day or two. Tommorow will be a tad chilly at -6 but still not that bad. so -2 is not that bad... At +5 I start losing feeling in my toes and fingers
Bateleur1 Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 so -2 is not that bad... At +5 I start losing feeling in my toes and fingers I also got that feeling problem last year but that was standing at a station waiting for a delayed train in -18.
wildwindfr Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Man way to cold for me!I have to say respect to the top 3. Some serious miles already put in.
Imploder Posted January 10, 2019 Author Posted January 10, 2019 flip man! Second time in three days got caught by the rain!Lightning felt hella close! Pooped myself a couple times going up sylvia's pass.
cat-i Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Another drenched ride cut short this afternoon. Second proper bikewash this week. I've got one dry pair of cycling shoes left somewhere.
Imploder Posted January 10, 2019 Author Posted January 10, 2019 Another drenched ride cut short this afternoon. Second proper bikewash this week. I've got one dry pair of cycling shoes left somewhere.*squish*squish* Unfortunately I'm not so lucky. No better way to start your morning with damp shoes and socks.
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