tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post9187556598644319926..comments2024-03-17T10:39:40.056-04:00Comments on Hill Junkie: OrthogonalityHill Junkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-64908785936253454982010-02-02T07:20:55.189-05:002010-02-02T07:20:55.189-05:00The tube is apt to freeze at the bite valve first....The tube is apt to freeze at the bite valve first. Still need to drain it if you leave that end of it exposed. See you there.Hill Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-76975150897403971832010-02-01T22:50:28.620-05:002010-02-01T22:50:28.620-05:00Doug: Thanks for the advice. I usually wear it u...Doug: Thanks for the advice. I usually wear it under my light top layer (body heat tends to keep the tube from freezing) -- but I hadn't thought about the bib fit issue - hmm...and it's going to be pretty cold Sat am...PatrickCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392409194307718940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-12665374817559334202010-02-01T19:12:34.319-05:002010-02-01T19:12:34.319-05:00Funny you bring this up. Brett and I were just dis...Funny you bring this up. Brett and I were just discussing it. Apparently Camelbaks in a ski race are about as cool as Camelbaks in the roadie scene. Not very cool. I really don't care about that aspect. It comes down to this. If you regularly ski with one and are comfortable wearing it skiing, go for it. My consern is I'm no longer bring up the back of the pack, so carrying a full Hill Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-69357178233205758982010-02-01T18:49:55.630-05:002010-02-01T18:49:55.630-05:00Doug - a quick question...I'm giving the Lake ...Doug - a quick question...I'm giving the Lake Placid 50k a shot this weekend (albeit way behind you guys, I'm sure) -- where do you come out on pros/cons of wearing a camelbak vs just using the aid stop for hydration? Thanks. PatrickPatrickCThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18392409194307718940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-41564161834754955202010-02-01T08:25:52.416-05:002010-02-01T08:25:52.416-05:00Yep, that was me. I was working my way back out fo...Yep, that was me. I was working my way back out for a second loop. Ran into a group from Exeter Cycles just after I saw you guys.Hill Junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901432169252097296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5082954078864845206.post-61288883673754761572010-02-01T08:03:20.399-05:002010-02-01T08:03:20.399-05:00I think we passed you on your way into Otis yester...I think we passed you on your way into Otis yesterday, recognized the bike in the photo. 3 guys in Bike Barn kits. Beautiful day to get out and ride.<br /><br />TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com