5.24.2013

Getting Prepped

This morning was a wardrobe experiment. The century is tomorrow morning and it's calling for super cool temps. Normally, I'm just dressing for the next 30-60 minutes or riding. So no matter how bad of a decision I make, I only have to live with it for a limited time. Tomorrow is different. My choices are gonna stay with me for several hours. So this morning, I thought I'd see what it was like to wear shorts at 50 degrees.

Honestly, I wasn't a fan. I think I'll wear long pants and long sleeves, then just carry them with me when it gets hot. I'm on the LHT with a front basket and trunk bag in the back. I think I'd rather be comfortable and carry an extra layer of clothes for the rest of the day. than be uncomfortable for the sake of saving a few ounces.

Forecast is calling for mid 40s to mid 60s all day. So I think, as a whole, it'll be on the cool side.

Next post will be a ride report of the Horsey!

Get out there.
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5 comments:

  1. ChainringMay 24, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Hey, I'll be there tomorrow too! I'll be wearing a brown-themed Leadville jersey and riding a red Specialized.

    I'm going to start early in an attempt to get back to a family reunion.

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    1. DerrickPMay 24, 2013 at 2:26 PM

      Awesome! I'll keep an eye out for you. I'll be the guy on the heavy ol' LHT slogging up all the hills.

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  2. anniebikesMay 24, 2013 at 1:52 PM

    Good luck on your first century (correct?). In those temps I'd need lightweight gloves, but my husband would poo-pah that idea. He runs hot.

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    1. DerrickPMay 24, 2013 at 2:27 PM

      Yes! It'll be my first century. I'm usually hot, too. So we'll see how tomorrow works!

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  3. WilsonMay 28, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    So, how was it?

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