Frigid day in DC. I guess winter finally arrived.
Ice covered a car at a boardwalk near Lake Geneva in Geneva Monday. Overwhelmed by deep snow and harsh temperatures, some countries in Europe closed schools and struggled to run transit systems amid the deadly cold snap, which has also killed hundreds of residents across several countries. (Photo: Salvatore Di Nolfi / EPA via the Wall Street Journal)
THE GRAY A house sat in Destne, Czech Republic, Thursday. Almost 100 mushers with some 500 dogs are competing in the Sedivackuv Long dog-sled race in the area. They have to compete in deep snow and freezing conditions in the Orlicke mountains. (Photo: Petr Josek / Reuters via the Wall Street Journal)
It’s winter somewhere…
This morning’s bike ride in was chilly, but satisfying.
I may be acclimating to this winter biking thing. Though if and when I have to deal with icy patches on the road, there may be a reassessment in order.
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Icicles cling to oranges in a small grove just after sunrise Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in Seffner, Fla. Temperatures in central Florida dipped into the 20’s overnight. Farmers spray water on their crops to help keep them around 32 degrees, protecting them from possible freeze damage.
[Credit : Chris O’meara / AP]
Yup winter is here. Although it was nice wearing shorts all weekend in Southern California.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxab60sQBp1r44q44o1_500.jpg)
Icicles cling to oranges in a small grove just after sunrise Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in Seffner, Fla. Temperatures in central Florida dipped into the 20’s overnight. Farmers spray water on their crops to help keep them around 32 degrees, protecting them from possible freeze damage.
[Credit : Chris O’meara / AP]
Yup winter is here. Although it was nice wearing shorts all weekend in Southern California.
Sami herders follow the migrations of the reindeer as they move across northern Scandinavia and Russia from their winter grazing grounds to cooler areas during the summer months. (via Reindeer Picture - Scandinavia Photo - National Geographic Photo of the Day)
If you want to continue two-wheeling to work, you’ll want to switch up some of your riding habits and prep your bike for the winter. I spoke with Hoagland and with Dan Enriquez, pit boss at Revolution Cycles in Georgetown, about precautions you can take to make your ride safer and more comfortable. (via Winter Biking Guide - Well Being (washingtonian.com))
