Just finished lowest-temperature ride thus far in my life: -8 degrees (OK, that's probably kinda wimpy for some of you.) Only 8 miles - from Fitchburg Library to V Oregon (it was 4 deg and sunny on my ride there). Main problem was that the rear derailleur cable got sticky so it wouldn't' shift to smaller gears on rear cluster. So every now and then I'd get off and wiggle it and then it would shift OK for a while. Plus the usual problems with fogging and difficulty of getting facemask to cover cheeks. No manufacturer has that worked out yet. Sinuses feeling a bit raw now that I'm home. Heat Holder socks inside Rocky winter boots = warm feet! And I just love my Canadian Shooter's Mittens - my hands actually got sweaty. Without Moose Mitts.
All in all, a good ride - I feel like I am still "manly". Any thoughts on the cable lubrication business? I usually use T9 on them. Also wondering whether any of you have experience with internal gear hubs in cold weather like this. Hey! It's good to be alive! Keep crankin'. Hans Noeldner
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