krobinson103

It seems every friday it snows enough to make riding unsafe in the weekend. On top
of that the days are so short and cold its difficult to find ti
e for exercise rides. I can only get my 200km of commutes. Thus I've switched out to 85 minutess on the trainer and 100 pressups after the kids go to bed. Hopefully I can improve my cadence and build a little definition before spring.

Carbonfiberboy 

Since we do have winter in the PNW, I prefer to look at it as an opportunity. Just cycling can make one's exercising a bit monochromatic. In the winter I can ski, snowshoe, ride rollers, lift weights, take spin class, all things that I couldn't or probably wouldn't do if we had no winter.

DataJunkie

It is what you make of it.

Myosmith

+1 Opportunity doesn't just happen, it is created. A day of foul weather is an opportunity to focus on stretching, do some cross training, or make funny YouTube videos while trying out the new rollers. Sometimes they even make good rest and recovery days which many dedicated cyclists tend to forget about (it's way too hard to stay off the bike on nice days). No matter what the weather or circumstances, you should be looking for ways to capitalize on the situation to become a better cyclist. Always have a Plan B for days when you just can't be in the saddle.

Closed Office

I'm fortunate to be near a bike path. Even in winter there is nothing dangerous about it. Also if there is uncleared snow, you just get more exercise faster. work work work

digibud

It's a huge obstacle to me. No benefit at all. I don't ride at -40F and we get plenty of that so I do indoor spinning which I loathe and find it tolerable only because of group spinning at the local Uni. I ride year round as much as I can with a fat tire bike and studded tires on another but I don't get anything near the miles or hours in during winter.

travelerman

It's been more of an obstacle for me this winter than last; we seem to be having much lower temps and lousier days, and I am definitely a fair-weather cyclist. I've been doing more upper-body weight training, but I'm afraid my aerobic fitness is going into hibernation.

Maybe when I finally get the boxes of Christmas decorations put away so I can get to my Mag trainer, I will find the ambition to start sweating inside... otherwise, it's going to be harder than last year to be ready for the Spring charity events.

clemsongirl 

+2

Winter offers an assortment of ways to cross train while allowing a break from cycling, which can be a good thing. With the exception of swimming I would much rather be outside than inside. I’d run, or even long brisk walks, instead of cycling. I love downhill skiing, cross country skiing and snowboarding, all helping me maintain my cardiovascular system, Snowshoeing does a great job of working the quadriceps and glutes too! Just get out and enjoy the season!

PVFD304

I use these colder days to swim and run. I also have a rails to trails nearby so I just dress warm and ride my hybrid bike at a slower speed.

Weather here has been in the teens so that has stopped all outside sports for me. I hate cold weather.

DataJunkie

I'm lucky to be in Denver. Winter means riding. I do run once a week and strength train twice but I have no interest in winter sports.
That being said I enjoy riding my trainer, as bizarre as that may sound.

youcoming

Although I loose endurance in the winter I do gain some strength my more structured workouts.

rumrunn6

winter is for training, summer is for enjoying the benefits of your training.

four de trance

It forced me to stay inside and ride the trainer, which helped my knees heal. I was actually going against doctor's orders to chill and I was riding too much to let me injury heal... so, being indoors and not riding as hard as I would outside proved to be extremely advantageous for my knees and they thank me every morning over our breakfast coffee. My knees are very funny and I always thought that knees weren't suppose to have funny bones!!!!! :-)

krobinson103

I actually think I'll stick with the stationary bike in summer for a quick 1-2 hours before I sleep. Its a good way to suppliment the commuting I do. Save the long outside rides for the weekend.