willay
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Still haven't given up even with the snow, its been quite beautiful actually. My legs did feel like they were going to drop off on Friday afternoon at work but resting at the weekend helps.
I picked up a thermal base layer on Saturday which I've been wearing under my jacket with my bib+gloves and I have had a beanie on under my helmet to keep my ears warm until I get a muff thing  its on order 
edit -OH yeah got some mud guards too to stop all the shit flicking up at me while its wet and horrible, doing the job nicely 
[Edited on 15-01-2013 by willay]
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deano87
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Yes willay yes 
Did the base layer help with the sweating/hyperventilating etc?
Buffs are very good! Sometimes get em free in MBUK and other mags.
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willay
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yeah done the job pretty well, no cold back now. Dunno about the hyperventilating? 
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deano87
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Kind of like hot, but cold, but can't breathe. Meh.
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willay
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can breathe fine bro, just had that cold sweat issue
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PhilC
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Got a couple of these on order. Should arrive in the next couple of days. Cold air feels like swallowing razor blades!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-balaclava/
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willay
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freezing fog today, awesome.
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Dan
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I'm loving it. Even in this awful weather. 7 miles a day and its seeming to be too easy on the new bike.
Adult GiftsClick here to vist us
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deano87
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Would love to be in a position to ride my bike everyday.
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Jamie Walby
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Same Deano. I live so close to my shop its not worth me getting the bike out, so I walk.
However, moving soon which will be a nice little 4 mile ride in. Plenty of options to add up to 20 miles onto that if I fancy it. Cant wait.
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deano87
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My commute to work is about 16 miles but the only direct route is on the A1(M), plus I don't have or ride road bikes.
According to Google Bicycling I could do a route which is 20 miles, taken nearly 2 hours
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willay
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Got myself a face neck scarf thingy from sports direct yesterday, reduced to £5.99, doesn't look the best but it means I HAVE IT and not waiting for the local bike shop to sort their lives out.
SO YEAH, made my ride home yesterday 100% more amazing because my face wasnt getting smashed to shit by the wind.
Ride home is going to be interesting, snow is falling and going to be in the dark. YEAH BOY
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Simon
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I get my padded shorts from sports direct. Don't believe their claimed discounts though Riding home will be entertaining!
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willay
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the guys at the local bike shop were going to sell me one for £5! so glad it was 'reduced' or whatever
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deano87
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Riding in the snow is epic, especially at night. Everything looks proper bright.
Instead of a shovel in the car today I was tempted to take my bike
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willay
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was an awesome ride home, fell off my bike within the first 4 minutes as I didnt see the kerb :$ but was going slow!
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