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 Morris was good as well although the snow was
getting a little wet making climbs tough. All in all though a great
day.

--- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "rtman62701"
<ballinhand69@...> wrote:
>
> 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 be suited up as written.
>
> Myself I'm a bit of a bike junkie. My quiver has more than a few in it:
>
> MTB
> 2008 Fisher Superfly
> 2008 Trek 9.9 Elite SSL
> 1992 Fisher Montare Rigid Single Speed Conversion
> 2007 Fisher Rig Single Speed
>
> Road
> 2006 Lemond Versaille(In pieces since hit by car)
> 1999 Lemond Versaille(Being built up since other one was wrecked)
> 2005? Motobecane Messenger Fixed Gear
>
>
> The weapon of choice today is the rigid SS. Perfect for these nasty
> conditions.
>
>
>
>
> --- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "Lauren" <lauren@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > 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 know what the conditions will be out there as well -
> > overnight weather can really fool you in the morning!
> >
> > My wardrobe
> > Very thin base layer
> > Long sleeve Jersey
> > Fleece overshirt
> > wind jacket
> > thermal pants
> > wind pants
> > two pair socks
> > hiking boots (yep, and sandals in the summer!)
> > balaclava
> > crappy gloves
> >
> > It's pretty much the same if I'm mountain biking although I usually
> > leave out the fleece overshirt and the wind pants and I trade in the
> > hiking boots for real bike boots (Lake).
> >
> > Bikes
> > Mountain: Trek 6700, yr. 2002-ish
> > Hybrid: Trek 7500FX, yr. 2004 (my second one. the first was stolen-the
> > rats)
> > Road: Specialized Allez Vita, yr. 2003 (dust collector)
> >
> > I'm finally done buying bikes having bought and sold a few others.
> > However, if I ever win the lottery I will buy a Santa Cruz Juliana. I
> > test road one once and thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I still
> > remember it and I doubt I'll ever forget it.
> >
> >
> > --- In njmountainbiking@yahoogroups.com, "rtman62701" <ballinhand69@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > 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
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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