tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post6509030846765460248..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Much betterJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-79515235224940760602009-01-14T17:18:00.000-07:002009-01-14T17:18:00.000-07:00I'm cold just looking at your picturesI'm cold just looking at your picturesEvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987712638950205389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-11286099192179225542009-01-12T00:32:00.000-07:002009-01-12T00:32:00.000-07:00Jill, just came across your site, and have to say ...Jill, just came across your site, and have to say that, for Juneau, 18 degrees is quite low. I was born in Anchorage and spent years in the Juneau area (Tee Harbor, actually) and have been explaining how Juneau is mostly normal weather, even in Alaska, since it is on the coast and way south, at that. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, when I went to college I opted out of the whole mess and moved to Texas, it was 78 here yesterday. Now I am more acclimated to 100 degrees than 20 degrees.<BR/>It's a different challenge (heat stroke anyone? Dehydration and heat injury are always foremost, whether riding a bike or a motorcycle, down here. Good luck in the Great White North, okay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-47327513766995709212009-01-10T23:11:00.000-07:002009-01-10T23:11:00.000-07:00Russell - trigger shifters. The pogies actually do...Russell - trigger shifters. The pogies actually don't hinder hand movement at all - much less so than the mittens, at least.<BR/><BR/>Dinglearm - I've never broken an eyelash to my knowledge. But they get harder and harder to melt the longer I stay out. And yes, they do obstruct vision.<BR/><BR/>KB - I don't often wear sunglasses when I ride (not so very sunny here), but the face mask seems to help prevent fogging in my goggles, because it directs my breath downward. <BR/><BR/>Kenb - I have quite a few reflective stickers on the bike, but they don't show up midday. I have a blinky on my backpack. I've had several red blinkies attached to my frame at various times, but they're always breaking off when I crash. :-)<BR/><BR/>Kid, I have the same problem with a lot of heat passing through my hands. I was barehanded all day Wednesday, even down to 18 below (you can see my bare fingers in the photo where I am holding up the thermometer.) That's actually the reason why pogies bug me at most temperatures, but they're awesome when you need it. Once fingers do get cold, they're very hard to bring back. <BR/><BR/>Al - thanks for coming here and buying the book! That's what I like to see. :-)Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3104358940391476102009-01-10T06:54:00.000-07:002009-01-10T06:54:00.000-07:00Jill...you and the Pugs look out of place riding i...Jill...you and the Pugs look out of place riding in traffic :) Love the pics!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy the cold weather!!! I've been enjoying it here in MN.Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-5775439046815882142009-01-09T19:27:00.000-07:002009-01-09T19:27:00.000-07:00Your photos are amazing!Your photos are amazing!Runnin-From-The-Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870832544535034711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85801529109806813412009-01-09T16:37:00.000-07:002009-01-09T16:37:00.000-07:00It's just so dark in the a.m. I don't even really...It's just so dark in the a.m. I don't even really see sunshine until about 11 a.m. Have you tried Vitamin D? I tried it this winter and it seems to help more than my full-spectrum light visor. I can get out of bed and function like a normal person! Lots in the news lately about it (and noted none on the shelves here a week ago....). It helps; I take 4000 IU now, will back off to 2,000 until summer very soon. Very hard to go toxic on, too.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-12625369103593825972009-01-09T12:18:00.000-07:002009-01-09T12:18:00.000-07:00We ride through the winter here in New Hampshire, ...We ride through the winter here in New Hampshire, only we don't need a Pugsley in the southern part of the state. Just studded tires on re-frozen snomobile tracks whenever possible. 10 F is about my limit. Using PI Lobsters this year and they're great. Thanks for the posts. -AlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67646025081691728962009-01-09T12:09:00.000-07:002009-01-09T12:09:00.000-07:00I had a look at your photo to see if your eyes wer...I had a look at your photo to see if your eyes were smiling but I can't tell. They're at that stage where the weight of snow makes them look droopy no matter what.Trepid Explorerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071442052388717266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-68111532619503257362009-01-09T00:11:00.000-07:002009-01-09T00:11:00.000-07:00Way to rock the low temps Jill!I found some of the...Way to rock the low temps Jill!<BR/><BR/>I found some of the new style ski helmets for cheap in the thrift store. I'm planning on switching to these next time I'm out riding in sub twenty degree weather to see how they work. Been close to having my eyes freeze up a few times and with these helmets I'll be able to use goggles to prevent that.<BR/>Thanks for the great blog! Long time fan, RajAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-85844748644832594432009-01-08T20:56:00.000-07:002009-01-08T20:56:00.000-07:00Great photos! I've been following your blog for so...Great photos! I've been following your blog for some time now. You got moxie kid!CHADhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799302743599070423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-39423121276560249672009-01-08T16:26:00.000-07:002009-01-08T16:26:00.000-07:00Now that is some serious winter cycling gear... ;)...Now <I>that</I> is some <I>serious</I> winter cycling gear... ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469580527099725317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-69377232631716288292009-01-08T15:59:00.000-07:002009-01-08T15:59:00.000-07:00You are my new hero!You are my new hero!Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379827443927786646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-59286520833455622182009-01-08T14:10:00.000-07:002009-01-08T14:10:00.000-07:00Awesome photo of the channel, I have ANOTHER deskt...Awesome photo of the channel, I have ANOTHER desktop photo. Not sure why you don't consider yourself a photograper!Fat Bike Racerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06887151028970072956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-16746194119814747422009-01-08T13:10:00.000-07:002009-01-08T13:10:00.000-07:00Say...is it too cold in Juneau to use regular susp...Say...is it too cold in Juneau to use regular suspension forks. I see that you are using rigid forks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-25430949605299512102009-01-08T12:33:00.000-07:002009-01-08T12:33:00.000-07:00Hi Jill! Great photos. My husband and I are big fa...Hi Jill! Great photos. My husband and I are big fans of your blog. He's training for the Leadville 100 in August. I think he's using you for motivation. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-70152430762360383672009-01-08T12:00:00.000-07:002009-01-08T12:00:00.000-07:00Jill,What are you using on your hands inside the P...Jill,<BR/><BR/>What are you using on your hands inside the Pogies?<BR/><BR/>Bare hands?<BR/><BR/>Thin gloves?<BR/><BR/>A problem I had in the past with Pogies was that my hand was actually too warm and wetted out the fleece gloves I had on (it was in some serious cold as well).<BR/><BR/>Do you go bare hands and then just keep a pair of mitts handy in case you need to use your hands outside the Pogies?<BR/><BR/>Inquiring hands want to know...<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Kid Riemerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537691052881191365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-30721618857766741342009-01-08T10:48:00.000-07:002009-01-08T10:48:00.000-07:00Jill, the coldest temp I can remember being out in...Jill, the coldest temp I can remember being out in was -13F. My dad made me go cross country skiing with him. I actually love snowshoeing or hiking in such cold temps if I can stay warm. But I look outside of my window and I see 3 different plants blooming and I miss snow. And you look bad ass you your bike, like a terminator coming to conquer the world. MonikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67311174341928711042009-01-08T10:22:00.000-07:002009-01-08T10:22:00.000-07:00You... are... my... hero...You... are... my... hero...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-79154332476031861262009-01-08T10:21:00.000-07:002009-01-08T10:21:00.000-07:00Go gear! Happy to hear you've found the magic comb...Go gear! Happy to hear you've found the magic combo...I struggle with dressing for road bike ride on the coast (San Francisco) in the fog...can't even imagine the temps you're dealing with.Kathleen @ ForgingAheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03898474543669255082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-39245433428712947312009-01-08T10:19:00.000-07:002009-01-08T10:19:00.000-07:00I get off of work at 8 Pm, and I can barely get up...I get off of work at 8 Pm, and I can barely get up before 9! I would say you're an early riser.Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-48093482819807460932009-01-08T09:56:00.000-07:002009-01-08T09:56:00.000-07:00Jill- first time we see you in traffic. Do you ha...Jill- first time we see you in traffic. Do you have some reflective gear on your back/bike?<BR/>kb peace out!kenbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02483219755088902674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-67586133831181809092009-01-08T09:07:00.000-07:002009-01-08T09:07:00.000-07:00I can see that smile It is that feeling you get wh...I can see that smile <BR/>It is that feeling you get when you have a great workout and your body is just screaming for more.<BR/>SweetSlow Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798160131957850483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28920966483742379392009-01-08T08:22:00.000-07:002009-01-08T08:22:00.000-07:00you look frozen! :( my brother lives in Alaska and...you look frozen! :( my brother lives in Alaska and is experiencing -60 right now. Stay safe and great pictures by the way!♥ Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14591559212770014981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-40877166418923284232009-01-08T08:12:00.000-07:002009-01-08T08:12:00.000-07:00You are a stud! That is some serious gear you hav...You are a stud! That is some serious gear you have!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435961166281655365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-84281475643018863202009-01-08T08:10:00.000-07:002009-01-08T08:10:00.000-07:00Great photos!!I learned about pogies from the back...Great photos!!<BR/><BR/>I learned about pogies from the background picture on your blog, and they've extended the temperatures that I can ride in dramatically! What a difference.<BR/><BR/>Does the neoprene facemask make your sunglasses fog up? (are you wearing any glasses?) When I let my balaclava go over my mouth, my sunglasses immediately fog... so I've been skeptical of trying a neoprene facemask. However, I've been worried about frostbite on my face. Any insights would be helpful. Thanks.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.com