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If you wish to explore the depths of stupid denialism here you go.
I’ve definitely encountered below zero in Ipswich as well.. the Garmin stayed at 0.0c for quite a while, likely due to it not reading below zero.foo on patrol wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:46 pmMy mates and I were training in -c temps plenty of times with -6c in Ipswich and dropping to -9 at Peak crossing. My fingers were still burning 12hrs later and I had my moto gloves on.
Foo
I can go to the locale pub and hear all the same things. Or one of my old group rides which I don't do any more. I'm there for riding a bike, not for all of that garbage. When it started I'd just pick up the pace and ride away.warthog1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 2:30 pmIf you wish to explore the depths of stupid denialism here you go.
https://www.patrol4x4.com/threads/clima ... 3/#replies
Murdoch media and fossil fuel industry informed.
Utter stupidity.
I have zero patience for that stuff.warthog1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 2:30 pmIf you wish to explore the depths of stupid denialism here you go.
https://www.patrol4x4.com/threads/clima ... 3/#replies
Murdoch media and fossil fuel industry informed.
Utter stupidity.
Nice!g-boaf wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 3:31 pm
I can go to the locale pub and hear all the same things. Or one of my old group rides which I don't do any more. I'm there for riding a bike, not for all of that garbage. When it started I'd just pick up the pace and ride away.
A good way to avoid frustrationCmdrBiggles wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 3:40 pm
Yes indeed. I gleefully and confidently ignore anything and everything from the Murdoch stable.
Mr Purple wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:08 pmWorst I've ever seen was -3c on the start line of the BVRT E2E last year; it hit zero at about 50km in.foo on patrol wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:46 pmMy mates and I were training in -c temps plenty of times with -6c in Ipswich and dropping to -9 at Peak crossing. My fingers were still burning 12hrs later and I had my moto gloves on.
Foo
Hard when it's for a race, because you know you're going to overheat at some stage so can't overdress too much.
Cold again this morning, compounded by the fact I couldn't do a Cootha Back because of RD issues. Ended up doing a fast uni loop as a way of keeping warm - 307W average along almost the entire Bicentennial. A few commuters got a free lift into work. First time this year I've had the sleeve and long fingered gloves out.
vbplease wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 2:57 pmI’ve definitely encountered below zero in Ipswich as well.. the Garmin stayed at 0.0c for quite a while, likely due to it not reading below zero.foo on patrol wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:46 pmMy mates and I were training in -c temps plenty of times with -6c in Ipswich and dropping to -9 at Peak crossing. My fingers were still burning 12hrs later and I had my moto gloves on.
Foo
It was the coldest one for me this morning, for this year. My neck warmer stayed up over my face for the majority of the ride. The Garmin read consistent with Bom’s ‘apparent’ temp going past tge airport. 3.5c apparent and 7.2c standard temp.
When I was racing at the elite level I'd go out with my mates at 5am but I'm not there now and 45yrs older, so I don't have to put up with it anymore. Even when I do regain fitness for the Masters, I can assure you I won't be out in minus temps. 
That’s a good old trick for the big climbs and descents where you typically get very warm going uphill at high power and low speeds then the descents at 70km/h+ for 15km or so get absolutely freezing.foo on patrol wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 6:59 pmMr Purple wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:08 pmWorst I've ever seen was -3c on the start line of the BVRT E2E last year; it hit zero at about 50km in.foo on patrol wrote: ↑Thu Jun 13, 2024 10:46 pmMy mates and I were training in -c temps plenty of times with -6c in Ipswich and dropping to -9 at Peak crossing. My fingers were still burning 12hrs later and I had my moto gloves on.
Foo
Hard when it's for a race, because you know you're going to overheat at some stage so can't overdress too much.
Cold again this morning, compounded by the fact I couldn't do a Cootha Back because of RD issues. Ended up doing a fast uni loop as a way of keeping warm - 307W average along almost the entire Bicentennial. A few commuters got a free lift into work. First time this year I've had the sleeve and long fingered gloves out.
News paper down the front works a treat and you can pull it out and scrunch it up into your back pocket.
Foo
Dodgy-Knee wrote: ↑Sat Jun 15, 2024 9:34 amWell, I just installed a big rainwater tank so everyone in Perth can now expect cloudless blue skies, warm weather and excellent cycling conditions until winter is over…
foo on patrol wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2024 6:59 pm
News paper down the front works a treat and you can pull it out and scrunch it up into your back pocket.
Foo
Haha, we have a couple of tanks, total of 6,600 litres. Back when we had a drought we did run out of water in the tanks - in our case they are used for the garden. Melbourne can have long periods without rain too, but nothing like what Perth has had recently - do you even do winter any more?Dodgy-Knee wrote: ↑Sat Jun 15, 2024 9:34 amWell, I just installed a big rainwater tank so everyone in Perth can now expect cloudless blue skies, warm weather and excellent cycling conditions until winter is over…
I’m trying really, really hard to take some comfort from this fact but I just can’t…. I just know that between me and a beautiful warm dawn ride later in the year are some brutally cold 2C Perth winter morning rides… I’m just not made for winter
I try and ride on Monday and Thursday (also ride to voluntary work on Tuesday but that is shorter). I did manage to get out on Monday, but wimped out today.CmdrBiggles wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2024 3:47 pmBrrr. On my way home to G-Town under dull grey skies and chill; all rugged up in a toasty eiderdown jacket, gloves and beanie!
I doubt very much this is cycling weather; haven't seen any roadies all week, save for the lunatic commuters/larks in Melbourne and 'burbs on bikes and eeeeeek-scooters!!
Agreed. It is for when you can't otherwise ride. It is set up at the work accomodation unfortunately.
I would be going for the kickr core which is a wheel off trainer rather than the one you linked. Quieter and no tyre wear.CmdrBiggles wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2024 10:44 am
Yes indeed! I placed my order on Thursday...
Same trainer I was fit-tested to on the TCR on purchase. Full sensor and power meter connectivity to my iGS800 computer too.
https://ccache.cc/products/wahoo-kickr- ... hoQAvD_BwE
warthog1 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 29, 2024 11:08 am
I would be going for the kickr core which is a wheel off trainer rather than the one you linked. Quieter and no tyre wear.
https://www.pushys.com.au/wahoo-kickr-c ... lsrc=aw.ds
