@dstearns If I can ride, it'll only be up to the GWB with you. Wife called dibs on morning workout. Don't wait around for me, I'm going to play it by ear and will either see you early or not.

Family men: I'm going to hit PP early for as much tempo as I can stomach. Wish I could go longer but gotta be home by 9am

See ya next time. Jules - Jim/Craig I'll be at BB bright and early.

I plan to be at the BB at 6.30am

Mark Taylor said:

I plan to be at the BB at 6.30am

Excellent - see you then

Family men - it's raining pretty good out there. I'm gonna wait and see if it clears up to head out with the others at 8 am......

Cross posting; I just strapped on my fenders and am getting ready to head out for an hour of power.  Just can't do the trainer anymore, sadly.

OK, I'll be the first to admit that I was up around 7:00 this morning, took a look out the window and thought "nope". I did manage to run 7.5 miles later on though. What are everyone's thoughts on riding long in the rain, generally?

Just wear good wool socks.

Thierry Bonnaire said:

OK, I'll be the first to admit that I was up around 7:00 this morning, took a look out the window and thought "nope". I did manage to run 7.5 miles later on though. What are everyone's thoughts on riding long in the rain, generally?

Just wear good wool socks.

I prefer slippers when I'm lounging on the couch, but wool socks certainly work.

Patrick Jones said:

OK, I'll be the first to admit that I was up around 7:00 this morning, took a look out the window and thought "nope". I did manage to run 7.5 miles later on though. What are everyone's thoughts on riding long in the rain, generally?

To sort of reiterate what JP said on another thread. If you ever intend to race in similar conditions, then it is wise to spend some time to see how you and your bike handle in wet conditions. Now weather it means you do you regularly scheduled 4 hour endurance ride? That is up to you and the ambient temperature, your clothing choices and wind/sun conditions. When you get wet, you start to lose body heat at 25 times faster than when simply in air.

However, if you know that the minute the weather turns foul, you aren't going to even pin on your number, it's easy enough to do another workout indoors that will have physiological benefit.

And sometimes, rain starts in the middle of a race. And that kind of sucks. So...here's my opinion for the more casual racer. 50 degrees and raining? NO WAY IN HELL GO OUT. 65+ degrees and raining? Think about 60 to 90 minutes in Prospect Park, get out, get comfortable, try lower tire pressure, diff't break pad/rim combos, etc, get done, get dry.

Cold weather alone won't make you sick (viruses and bacteria do that), but if you've got something nasty lurking in your body just waiting for the opportunity to take over, a long cold, wet ride where your body is really just trying to stay warm, just might be the weakness/opening those bugs are looking for.

50 and raining?  Ride.  45 and raining, think twice.

Hey Patrick, there's a very, very, very slim chance I may be sober and/or have had enough sleep after attending a bachelor party on Saturday night to wake up early and hit up a ride with you.

I'm down for Sunday.....Saturday too if the weather permits. I'm not racing in Jersey tomorrow as I'm boarding three dogs and my dog care backup person is headed out of town last minute. 

Tomorrow is going to SUCK.  I may just hit the park and try to accumulate as much tempo as I can before I surrender in disgust.  If you're looking for maximum bang for your time spent in the rain feel free to join.

what time are you thinking of Jules?

Depending on time I may join.

I was thinking a couple of hour in the am. Can be flexible - 8-10 maybe?

i should be able to show up for 8-10

I will be there.

Coolio.  8am it is.

Thanks for the coaching session, Jules.  FWIW that was the first time I got a large coffee at the end of a ride/race.

David Yang said:

that was the first time I got a large coffee at the end of a ride/race.

This is why we ride.  The sweet nectar of life.

Family Men: I'll be in the park at 7am tomorrow, rain, shine or frogs.

I'll be there Jules.

Thierry Bonnaire said:

I'll be there Jules.

Sur la plaque!

D'accord mec!