tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267429057040392917.post4658096169356836132..comments2023-12-14T01:49:21.326-08:00Comments on Adventures in Cycling: Solvang "Spring" Double Century OR an Ode to the Spring ClassicsSteveCycles 200http://www.blogger.com/profile/02739274612335190162noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267429057040392917.post-30595784818075896592011-04-17T19:11:31.160-07:002011-04-17T19:11:31.160-07:00Thanks Steve. I multiply my BMI times my watts to ...Thanks Steve. I multiply my BMI times my watts to get an idea how my clothing needs will match with others. I have not yet found a shell that will keep the rain off my that won't drown me in my own sweat. I use the high tech wind and water repellent fleece normally, but bulky for long rides. Oh, BMI ~ 29 and watts ~ 250, less on long rides. My biggest concern is having a mechanical and not being able to make heat when wet. Hypothermia can be very serious.Grey Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238917041257429804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267429057040392917.post-65983191599345640922011-04-17T08:20:20.983-07:002011-04-17T08:20:20.983-07:00The Showers Pass is a must for wet chilly weather....The Showers Pass is a must for wet chilly weather. This is my second season with it, and its gotten me through four events that had miserable conditions. Plus it only weighs about 8 ounces, so if the weather improves, I just stuff it in my jersey.SteveCycles 200https://www.blogger.com/profile/02739274612335190162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267429057040392917.post-5781524177570669712011-04-17T00:55:23.518-07:002011-04-17T00:55:23.518-07:00How did the Showers Pass shell perform? I had 3 fr...How did the Showers Pass shell perform? I had 3 friends on the ride, and they said the wind and wet made it pretty miserable, but all finished in time.Grey Beardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02238917041257429804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8267429057040392917.post-59399396855176136702011-03-29T06:59:59.270-07:002011-03-29T06:59:59.270-07:00Note: Results are up: Ride stats: 484 registered,...Note: Results are up: Ride stats: 484 registered, 379 started, 288 finished.<br /><br />My time include all stops 15:49.SteveCycles 200https://www.blogger.com/profile/02739274612335190162noreply@blogger.com