VTBR Reports: Jeff & Cesar

Today we have two short VTBR reports for you to check out. The first is from Jeff. Let's check it out:

Jeff Elsken: Hey GT, I was able to get in a metric century this weekend, 29 miles Thursday and 36 on Sunday. The weather here was much nicer than yours, Thursday was calm, 40's and plenty of sunshine. Sunday was about the same except mid 30's for temps. 

I included a 'me and my shadow' picture on the levee from Thursday. It's been a weird fall, the leaves are finally falling but we haven't had a hard freeze yet so still a lot of green things growing. This is my first completed VTBC. I wanted to thank you for all the work you do to keep your blog entertaining, can't start my day without it.

Next up we have another short report from Cesar, who also has a couple good cold weather riding tips which I have also included in the report here. Check it out! 

 Cesar Nunez: Unfortunately my try to get the Turkey Burn was boycotted by awful weather conditions (pretty icy in Minneapolis western suburbs) and tons of food leftovers, ha ha ha! 

I really wanted to take the challenge and the great idea you proposed to move our bodies and have a great excuse to ride. At least I went out on Saturday for the 1st Fatty ride of the season, just 18 miles. But it was good.

Cesar's Cold Weather Riding Tips: 

 On another topic you guys spoke about getting prepared to ride in cold weather. I use Chamois Butt'r to protect my face from the windchill and frostbite. Apply it on your skin as much as you want/need. It's easy to apply, easy to remove just when you wash your face. It isn't greasy like Vaseline. 

When using pogies, I usually use light gloves but if it's pretty cold, I take an extra pair that I keep around.

For water, I use a free sip, double insulated bottle which has a plastic mouthpiece to sip up an internal straw instead. The water bottle keeps the water out from freezing up in the container and in the mouth piece. I've tried everything, and this type of bottle is the only (that) prevents the water to freeze.

 

I usually, fill it up with warm water that feels very good when drinking in the cold outside.

 

Thanks Cesar! Those are some good ideas to consider when riding in the cold. Cesar also shared a couple of other ideas regarding the structuring of the VTBR and subject suggestions for the podcast and the blog here. I really appreciate suggestions and comments like the ones Cesar shared because it helps me to become better at what I, and N.Y. Roll, are doing for you all. 

 

Okay, there is at least ONE more VTBR report incoming that I am aware of now. So, stay tuned for it to be posted here, hopefully tomorrow.