Monday, April 29, 2013

Warming Up

The weatherman this morning said that at this time last year we had already had 8 days with a high temp in the 80's (F). We did it for the first time this year yesterday.

He also said that all of last year we only received about 11 inches of rainfall. We have already gotten 8 inches this year so far. The drought isn't over, but its getting better.

I decided it was time to break out my favorite gloves, the Aerostich Hot Weather Vegans. I've written about these before. They are fantastic, but they have been stored in a little bag in the garage for the past few months. I broke them out of their confinement this morning.

My infamous Hot Weather Vegans. I've only ever purchased a very few items from Aerostich, but these gloves are the "Bees Knees"!

I thought about putting away the winter gloves, but there might still be a few cool mornings to come, you know, those days with a cold weather glove on for the morning ride, the hot weather gloves for the afternoon ride home. So I left the winter gloves on the bike. I'll put them away soon though. I did put away the glove liners and balaclava and all the liners are now out of my jacket and pants.

It was 62 degrees when I left the house this morning. Very warm. Felt good. It has been a cool spring. We actually had a little bit of snow just a few days ago. My wife's grandmother, who was one of those people that were very wise in the ways of the world, used to say that if it was a cool spring, then we would have a very good growing season. One of those little midwesterners sayings that somehow always turn out to be very true. We'll see, but I admit that things are really seeming to be greening up around here.

I have seen saw a lot more bikes out on the road the last few days.
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Yep, it's warming up!
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Ride On, and Carpe Diem, my friends!
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6 comments:

  1. Jimbo/cpa2485:

    What, Winter Gloves ? I only use one pair whether it be Winter or Summer. I had hand guards which block the wind and heated grips which I seldom turn on. Has not been turned on all year yet. You are getting Summer Temps. We barely hit 80°F , even in Summer

    Glad to see you getting better, at least enough energy to be riding your scooter

    bob
    Riding the Wet Coast

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    1. Bobskoot, it was a particularly stressful tax season and I didn't ride a lot. Even after April 15, it has been rainy and cold. Actually, today was the first day riding to work in about 2 weeks. I need to do better.
      Yep 80 degrees here in the summer is actually a bit cool. The ride home today was warm, but felt very nice.

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  2. I think I now have four pairs of gloves for riding. Heated, rain-proof, normal (whatever that is) and mesh. I'm still looking forward to breaking out the "normal".

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    1. I can easily understand your need for multiple pairs of gloves. I just have 2 pair, but I have lots of options with fleece and silk glove liners. I have no rain gloves because I hate riding in rain. I probably ought to invest in some just in case.

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  3. I have many many gloves. It appears I believe one can never have enough gloves. Oh well, now my secret is out.
    ~k

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    1. Keith,
      I can honestly say that I like those Hot Weather Vegans so well, that I would wear them rear round if it were possible. I can see wearing them exclusively until October or November. I admit that if I were the rugged rider like you that rides in all weather conditions, no matter what, that I would also own more gloves. But alas, I am a wimp when it comes to rain (and lightning).

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