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Re: [NJ Mountain Biking] the cold...

I can understand some of these last bitter days not wanting to
venture outdoors, but for the most part the winter can be some of
the best rides of the season. You don't necessarily need studded
tires although they help. The hardest part is to monitor the
conditions. If the snow is packed - go for it. If there's a couple
inches of fluffy stuff - go for it. If it's slushy snow or there's
more than 3" it's going to be rough. When in doubt hit the road and
get some miles in. I'll ride all winter long and I'll be out even
in these conditions. Just find a system of layering clothing so
that you'll stay warm.

Here's what I wear for winter rides:

sleeveless base layer
long sleeve jersey
wind jacket
bib shorts with leg warmers
thermal tights
shoe covers
lobster gloves
thin ski hat

If it gets into the lower teens or single digits I'll throw on an
extra layer of tights and a different jacket but that's it. Oh and
don't underestimate the power of those chemical toe warmers. It's
all good!!!

Ryan






Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:44 pm

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That's right. The board has finally gotten cleaned up. I am a new moderator, originally from North Jersey (Succasunna), who frequently visits home and used...
Lauren
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Jan 12, 2009
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thank you very much. it was very disheartening when spammers take over. I was from jefferson twp. loved riding mahlon and getting some other riders. now want...
William Romash
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Jan 13, 2009
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You're welcome.  Looking forward to spring as well.  I bicycle commute to work - dressed this morning with two pair of pants, 3 shirts, 2 pair of socks then...
Lauren
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Jan 13, 2009
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plenty of snow still. still cold. like to wait till spring to go. need to get that heart pumping again. usually had a bike machine to keep in shape over winter...
William Romash
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Jan 15, 2009
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I can understand some of these last bitter days not wanting to venture outdoors, but for the most part the winter can be some of the best rides of the season....
rtman62701
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Jan 16, 2009
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I agree. I prefer to bike in the winter more than the summer. And I do have a tough time monitoring the conditions... Because I bike commute to work I never...
Lauren
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Jan 18, 2009
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I'll be heading out in a few minutes for a 4 hour training ride. It'll be a mix of road and crunchy stuff over towards morristown on the patriots path. I'll...
rtman62701
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Jan 18, 2009
3:54 pm

The patriots path was good today. There's been some XC ski use so it's making the trails a little easier to ride so go check em out if you get a chance. Lewis...
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Jan 19, 2009
1:32 am

--hi everyone! i'm not much for riding outside in this cold ,nasty weather; but i am trying to stay in good race shape by using an eliptical at the Y, running,...
greg
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Jan 21, 2009
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Many thanks for taking over the site, regaining control, and cleaning out the rubbish. You rock....
Jay
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Jan 15, 2009
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Thanks so much for the cleansing! Ryan ... frequently ... the ... cleaned ... feel...
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