Thursday, August 26, 2010

A Cooler Morning

Wednesday morning was very special! I was excited. Monday's high temperature was in the upper 90's. It had seemed like almost every day had been that way for the last 60 days. We hit 109 degrees one day a couple of weeks ago.

But a cold front came through Monday night, we got a couple of inches of much needed rain, and the prediction was for an overnight low of 58 degrees for Wednesday morning.

Absolute heaven!

We left the windows in the house open Tuesday night and slept like babies in the cooler air.

Part of the reason for the excitement though, was that I would be able to wear my relatively new denim jacket on my ride to work, rather than my mesh jacket that I had worn almost every day this summer.

Now, I love my mesh jacket. It has protected me in an accident, and is comfortable on hot days. It has 2 liners to enable me to wear it year round. But for some reason, I have grown a little tired of it. I actually bought the denim jacket a few months ago, but only worn it a few times. It is not a hot weather jacket. It is very nice to have 2 jackets, just for a little change of pace, if nothing else.

On Wednesday morning I donned the denim jacket and took off to work. The denim jacket has zippered vents, but I left them open. The cool air just felt so damn good as I rode. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the ride.

I plan to use the denim jacket almost exclusively in cooler weather. It should be fantastic in the winter months. The denim material is heavy, yet soft and comfortable. As I rode to work on Wednesday morning, I started to imagine what it would be like on a colder day with its own heavy liner and maybe a sweater underneath. It seems like it has been a long time since I have ridden that way.

In a sort of tantalizing way, the ride to work on Wednesday felt a lot more like Autumn rather than Summer. I know there are a few more weeks to go until Autumn is officially here, but I, for one am looking forward with great anticipation to cooler weather. I love riding in cool, even cold, temperatures.

10 comments:

  1. It is 56F here this morning and the Thor pack jacket will make its first appearance since last Spring. I, too, am looking forward to the cooler weather of Autumn.

    ~Keith

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  2. Keith,
    It was a great ride! I can't even say anything more.

    Jim

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  3. Few things are as enjoyable as a nice, cool fall ride, especially when the leaves are undergoing their transformation and the landscape is awash with colors. I'm looking forward to it...

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  4. Jimbo/cpa3485:

    we too appreciate the cooler temperatures. It seems more suited to riding while wearing all of our outfits. Better for photography too with the diffused lighting.

    I was just thinking the same thing the other night about how great it felt to feel the cool air rushing by. I also changed jackets and hung up the mesh

    bob
    Wet Coast Scootin

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  5. Cold front? Cool air? Cooler weather? What are these words you are using? It is in the 90's here in Salt Lake City and getting hotter each day that I ride further south.... I am thinking of getting one of those wet hydration vests!

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  6. Sharon,
    I think Fall is my favorite time of year. Here's hoping you can get out and ride a bit and make up for some lost riding in the summer.

    Jim

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  7. Bobskoot,
    I haven't hung up the mesh for good. It's still August here and there will be some more hot days. But it sure felt good for a change. We have sure had a hot summer. Maybe it's about to end.

    Jim

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  8. Gary,
    Almost hard to believe you have the time to even send me a note. And I have been to Salt Lake City in the dead of summer, and it's not the most fun place to be. Your best bet may be to stay at a higher altitude if you can. Knowing where you are headed though, you will be okay. Good to hear from you. I am thoroughly enjoying all your pictures and commentary from your trip.

    Jim

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  9. I'm thinking security would have tackled you in your work building showing up looking like a hooligan. They must have been asleep.

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