^ True that. During last winter I often felt like the only bicycler in the city. Come spring I was like, "Wow, where'd all these bicyclers come from? A lot of them are fit even!" Hiding out in spinning classes probably.
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Originally Posted by gbiker
(Post 13253361)
^ True that. During last winter I often felt like the only bicycler in the city. Come spring I was like, "Wow, where'd all these bicyclers come from? A lot of them are fit even!" Hiding out in spinning classes probably.
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I'm kinda thinking about getting a trainer, but I'd probably just prefer to bike out in the real world, frozen that it may be. I have a treadmill, but still preferred to bike outside in the winter. Hmm, maybe it's running itself. :P
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Originally Posted by gbiker
(Post 13254699)
I'm kinda thinking about getting a trainer, but I'd probably just prefer to bike out in the real world, frozen that it may be. I have a treadmill, but still preferred to bike outside in the winter. Hmm, maybe it's running itself. :P
And have a second bicycle ready to go to ride outside. Then, if it happens that you really don't feel like going out in the snow and cold one evening after work, you can hop on the trainer and do 30-60 minutes while watching your favourite show on TV. |
Jeez, I have to buy another bike, too?? :P
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Originally Posted by dcrowell
(Post 13245057)
I year round, every day. My mileage does drop in the winter though.
Now, the restaurant trip you mentioned, that does sound like fun! |
Originally Posted by gbiker
(Post 13255713)
Jeez, I have to buy another bike, too?? :P
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Originally Posted by jezmellors
(Post 13238660)
"There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing"
I forget who said it. SP Bend, OR |
Originally Posted by bobbycorno
(Post 13262913)
Some old Norwegian, I think...
SP Bend, OR On a separate question, how do you all keep your water from freezing solid? Insulated bottle? Any brands to recommend. |
Originally Posted by hyhuu
(Post 13263463)
On a separate question, how do you all keep your water from freezing solid? Insulated bottle? Any brands to recommend.
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Originally Posted by hyhuu
(Post 13263463)
There are bad weathers. I can think of three: tornado, severe thunderstorm and hurricane. Riding in any of those are down freaking scary.
On a separate question, how do you all keep your water from freezing solid? Insulated bottle? Any brands to recommend. As for freezing bottles, I use the same method as I do in the summer ... I put a sock on it. This was a little trick Rowan recommended to me. In the summer, you put a thinnish cotton sock on your bottle and soak the sock to keep the water cool ... in the winter you do the same thing, but don't soak the sock. That helps delay the freezing. But in really cold temps, you're not going to stop your bottle freezing, so there have been lots of rides I haven't bothered taking it at all. I drink lots before going out. Then I stop at shops or back at home or wherever, and drink more there. |
I'm a newbie commuter and haven't ridden in a winter yet. I won't ride if it isn't fun and safe. Still weighing the pros and cons. Don't mind the cold as much as the ice. We get a fair amount of it laying thick on the streets with deep furrows left by car tires. I doubt the MUP that I take to work will be plowed, so I'd have to take a busy highway with no shoulder. So far I kinda doubt it.
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Originally Posted by Machka
(Post 13264675)
Add blizzard to your list.
As for freezing bottles, I use the same method as I do in the summer ... I put a sock on it. This was a little trick Rowan recommended to me. In the summer, you put a thinnish cotton sock on your bottle and soak the sock to keep the water cool ... in the winter you do the same thing, but don't soak the sock. That helps delay the freezing. But in really cold temps, you're not going to stop your bottle freezing, so there have been lots of rides I haven't bothered taking it at all. I drink lots before going out. Then I stop at shops or back at home or wherever, and drink more there. |
Originally Posted by Leebo
(Post 13248655)
HTFU, for me it beats sitting in the car stuck in snow/ice/slush traffic jams with all the other cagers.
This is my first winter for riding. Michigan can throw long and tough winters at you. Today I'm looking at cold, rainy and windy temps in the low 40's....but I'm jonesin for a workout. I've got my cheapy hardtail MTB ready for fun. The MTB trail (very popular and well used) is only a mile up the street. Wet butt and cold hands here we come! |
Well this will be my first winter that I am going to attempt to ride in the snow. But last year I just ran outside the whole winter. I will still run a little this year as well but really hope to cycle more.
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The more I think about it the more I think I'll get x country skis
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Originally Posted by triumph.1
(Post 13410808)
The more I think about it the more I think I'll get x country skis
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Originally Posted by hyhuu
(Post 13263463)
…On a separate question, how do you all keep your water from freezing solid? Insulated bottle? Any brands to recommend.
Originally Posted by Machka
(Post 13264675)
…But in really cold temps, you're not going to stop your bottle freezing, so there have been lots of rides I haven't bothered taking it at all. I drink lots before going out. Then I stop at shops or back at home or wherever, and drink more there.
Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
(Post 13396075)
...One interesting standardized definition of a cold ride is when your water bottle freezes solid. That's a function of temperature and time (distance). For me that occurs at about 15 degrees or lower on my 1+ hour commute.
Originally Posted by wanders
(Post 8187285)
["What's the minimum qualifying distance for a cold-temperature ride?"]
The time it takes for your water bottles to freeze... |
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Originally Posted by Leebo
(Post 13248655)
HTFU, for me it beats sitting in the car stuck in snow/ice/slush traffic jams with all the other cagers.
Paul |
Originally Posted by Sixty Fiver
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Originally Posted by gbiker
(Post 13233711)
I biked all last winter and can't say I'm looking forward to it again. I was really glad when spring came around and I didn't have to spend all that time dressing/undressing for rides. I biked every 2-3 days, thru 20F and even 0F, thru snow, and on ice (had some wipeouts).
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I picked up some cross country skis last year. I went out nearly every day because it was so fun. Try it.
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I wouldn't pressure yourself to ride in the winter. I plan on doing it again this winter, but if its below 0 or freshly blizzarded I'll have no qualms taking a day off. That being said, I haven't (would love to) tried cross country skiing, but snowshoeing is amazing. First time I went last year we were down in a forest in the Mississippi River Valley. It was like 10 degrees with a nice brisk wind. We hiked in the forest and walked out onto the Mississippi under a beating sun. Not only was the moment beautiful, but I took my coat off for a while to cool off =).
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I am intrigued by this snowshoeing thing**********? On another note I did get a pair of showers pass roadie pants in the mail today ad I have to say they are very nice. I think they will be super nice in cold temps.
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