Northeast - Newbie Winter Riding

Hey there, I just started riding this summer and as the days have begun cooling down (I live in Maryland), I've begun to wonder about what I am going to do during the winter. I've made so much progress and I'd really like to keep it up. What can I do to keep riding, whether it be outdoors or indoors? I've already looked a bit into rollers and resistance trainers but I'd like to hear from people's experiences with them. Thanks!

One of the forums here is all about winter riding. I learned quite a bit. Much of it is common sense but there are some bike issues worth purusing. You'll also learn about other winter websites. I'll try posting these when I get on my own pc.

I personally appreciate your feelings because in the spirit of keeping my new found biking enthusiasm alive, I recently purchased a singlespeed with fenders, wide tire options, etc.. I plan on doing my best to ride outside before looking at a trainer.

I bought some rollers last year. Depending on where in MD you are I would be happy to loan them to you if you want to try them out.

That being said I much prefer riding outside even when it is cold. I had this hangup about riding outside, but then realized I enjoy skiing in cold weather. Properly dressed riding in the cold is not bad at all. In fact I kinda enjoy the cold better than the sweltering heat of the summer.

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Winter is my favorite time of the year for riding. So long as you're appropriately dressed (layers!), the sensation is like swimming in a cool lake without getting wet. It took several rides to get used to it, as well as how to dress for various temperatures, but now I'm obsessed with it. I can't wait for the temperature to drop, with absolutely nirvana being when it hits the early teens or -- dare to dream? dare! dare! -- single digits. Have never biked in subzero temperature, but I hope to some day.

And yeah, the winter biking section is a good place for tips and suggestions.