Pls help with Top Ten list (fall cycling)

Karen M. wrote:
:: Hi folks--
:: I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
:: this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
:: day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
:: appropriate.)
::
:::: 10. No bugs!

Plenty of bugs around here in late evening.

:::: 9. No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
:::: 8. Roadkill doesn't reek
:::: 7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.
:::: 6. Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished.
::
:::: 5. Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your
:::: wheel.
::

Can't see deep potholes and end up hilling them!

::: 4. Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg warmers.
:: [this from a guy who crashes a lot]
::
:: 3. Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance of
:: fall clothing.
::

Fall color! Looking at the lovely colors makes for a very enjoyable ride!

Less heat, hence, can ride farther.

Roger Zoul said:

Less heat, hence, can ride farther.

.. need to carry & drink considerably less water with far fewer pee stops.
.. traffic gives more distance at night with lights.
.. way better comaraderie with existing cyclists.
.. water comes right out of the sky. need fenders. (a boise thing). the
change is fun for a while.

one other big downside

.. can't go into the mountains anymore.
--
david reuteler
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Quoted message said:

Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
appropriate.)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

10. No bugs!
9. No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
8. Roadkill doesn't reek
7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.
6. Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

5. Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your

wheel.

Quoted message said:

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4. Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg warmers.

[this from a guy who crashes a lot]

3. Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance of
fall clothing.

Two more! C'mon!!!

--Karen M.
Rapid Wheelmen, GR, Mich

Open your eyes! How about the breathtaking beauty of the Fall countryside!

Karen M. said:

Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
appropriate.)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

10. No bugs!
9. No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
8. Roadkill doesn't reek
7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.
6. Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

5. Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your
wheel.

Quoted message said:

4. Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg warmers.

[this from a guy who crashes a lot]

3. Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance of
fall clothing.

Two more! C'mon!!!

When you DO fall, you can say it was in spirit of the season.

Finally get to use stylish amber and vermillion (?) lenses in expensive
sunglasses.

Skin fairly clean due to fabric covering most of it (mountain biking
especially).

Good excuse to sleep in and start late morning!

Bill "and finally, healthy glow on cheeks versus sunburn" S.

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Quoted message said:

Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
appropriate.)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

10. No bugs!
9. No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
8. Roadkill doesn't reek
7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.
6. Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

5. Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your

wheel.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

4. Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg warmers.

[this from a guy who crashes a lot]

3. Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance of
fall clothing.

Two more! C'mon!!!

--Karen M.
Rapid Wheelmen, GR, Mich

- Mud pack srub beauty face treatment comes free with riding after heavy
rainfall
- Coffee & Cookie taste much better when returning back at the ranch all
cold and wet
- Amount of people walking where mountainbikers want to ride their bikes
reduces when a) rainfall increases and b) temperatures drop
- The 'in laws' will not be wanting to hug and kiss you upon your return to
home, since you'll have developed a significant autumn smell during the ride

Bert

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7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.

If the weather's bad enough, fewer cars too. I've been on Skyline (Highway
35) during the worst rain & windstorms, and it's literally been so bad that
the cars stayed away. Obviously, in Northern California, this doesn't
happen very often.

--Mike Jacoubowsky
Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReaction.com
IMBA, BikesBelong, NBDA member

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Quoted message said:

Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
appropriate.)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

10. No bugs!
9. No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
8. Roadkill doesn't reek
7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.
6. Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

5. Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your wheel.

Quoted message said:

4. Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg warmers.

[this from a guy who crashes a lot]

3. Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance of
fall clothing.

Two more! C'mon!!!

--Karen M.
Rapid Wheelmen, GR, Mich

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Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
appropriate.)

No need to shave your legs since you're wearing legwarmers or tights. :-)
That's a big plus whether you're male or female. ;-)

Emily

Emily said:

No need to shave your legs since you're wearing legwarmers or tights. :-)
That's a big plus whether you're male or female. ;-)

No need to cover arms and legs with sunscreen, either. Assuming
they're covered with clothing, of course.
--
terry morse Palo Alto, CA http://bike.terrymorse.com/

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Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List

Two more! C'mon!!!

"Love handles" less apparent when early morning rides are in the dark.
Wrong way cyclists have hung up their Huffies.
Snot rocket season has returned.
SPF 0 is sufficient sunscreen.
One water bottle is now enough.
Hot chocolate: rest stop drink of champions.

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Quoted message said:

Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
appropriate.)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

10. No bugs!
9. No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
8. Roadkill doesn't reek
7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.
6. Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

5. Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your wheel.

Quoted message said:

4. Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg warmers.

[this from a guy who crashes a lot]

3. Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance of
fall clothing.

Two more! C'mon!!!

Since temperature figures strongly:

2- The rush of cool air across your face when you start your ride and the
near-bliss of a hot tub or steamy shower afterwards.

1- The warm glow of satisfaction just knowing you did it despite the weather.

Regards,
Bob Hunt

Oh, ooh, I got one, teacher, pick me, pick me!

#1 reason- Giving temps in C' is *way* more impressive than in the summer.
"It was so cold... 5 degrees out today!" sounds a whole lot more impressive
than "Thought I was going to pass out on the ride, 33 degrees is *so* hot."

--Mike-- Chain Reaction Bicycles
www.ChainReactionBicycles.com

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Quoted message said:

Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
appropriate.)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

10. No bugs!
9. No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
8. Roadkill doesn't reek
7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.
6. Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

5. Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your wheel.

Quoted message said:

4. Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg warmers.

[this from a guy who crashes a lot]

3. Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance of
fall clothing.

Two more! C'mon!!!

--Karen M.
Rapid Wheelmen, GR, Mich

Karen M. said:

Two more! C'mon!!!

Apples apples apples apples!

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> 7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.

If the weather's bad enough, fewer cars too. I've been on Skyline (Highway
35) during the worst rain & windstorms, and it's literally been so bad that
the cars stayed away. Obviously, in Northern California, this doesn't
happen very often.

Mike,

It does not even have to be that bad. There was almost no traffic
coming down Hwy 9 on Sunday, and pretty much zilch on Skyline south of
Saratoga Gap. We had a lot on Bear Creek, but only up to Byington
Winery which was hosting some sort of event. Past the winery we had
the roads to ourselves .... and very fall-like with all the red poison
oak, yellow from other trees, and leaves all over the ground :-)

- rick

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You will share your final choice with everyone who contributed, will you?

Bert l.

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You will share your final choice with everyone who contributed, will you?

Bert l.

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(Karen M.) said:

Hi folks--
I'm now the editor for my club newsletter, and I need to finish
this Top Ten List of good things about autumn cycling. (It rained all
day Saturday, and was cold and windy Sunday. Incentives seem
appropriate.)

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

10. No bugs!
9. No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
8. Roadkill doesn't reek
7. Fewer cyclists out there = more respect from motorists.
6. Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

5. Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your wheel.

Quoted message said:

4. Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg warmers.

[this from a guy who crashes a lot]

3. Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance of
fall clothing.

Two more! C'mon!!!

2. As the weather becomes more inclement and folks are
stuck indoors more often, opportunities to escape to
the great outdoors become more precious. For a lot of
North Temperate Zone riders the icy vice of winter is
already closing fast.

1.75 Some cycling clubs & organizations pitch really good,
entertaining, autumn-themed social rides.

1.5 The sun being lower in the sky gives interesting
lighting effects for the photographically inclined.
The longer shadows give pictures a more 3-D look.

1.25 Lots of opportunity to test new night riding gear.

1.0 Riding in the fall is good because it involves riding at all.

cheers,
Tom

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2. Falling leaves give you a visual clue as to the wind direction.

1. Winter is coming. It's worse.

Bert said:

You will share your final choice with everyone who contributed, will you?

Sho 'nuff. Here ya go: (as published)

• No bugs!
• No sweat dripping down your sides, back, legs...
• Roadkill doesn’t reek
• Wrong-way cyclists have hung up their Huffys
• Siren song of the ice cream parlour considerably diminished
• Fallen leaves fill up the potholes, less likely to wreck your
wheel
• Less likely to get road rash while wearing arm and leg
warmers
• Work off a few extra calories from the added wind resistance
of fall clothing
• No need to shave your legs since you’re wearing
legwarmers or tights. That’s a big plus whether you’re
male or female.
• Lots of opportunity to test new night riding gear
• SPF 0 is sufficient sunscreen
• One water bottle is now enough
• Hot chocolate: rest stop drink of champions
• Fall color!
• Apples apples apples!

Thanks to all whose sparkling thoughts graced these 1's and 0's.

--Karen M.