Originally Posted by
exarkuhn15
Is it really enjoyable to ride your bike at these extreme cold temperatures? That would definitely take all of the fun out of it for me.
Do you enjoy all the effort it takes? Is a bike your only transportation option on such cold days?
If it were as cold as some of you are describing - below freezing, even below 0! - I'd definitely take the bus/train, but then I suppose not everyone has access to those options.
It's all relative and depends on what you're used to. Below freezing is not a big deal from a temp standpoint. In fact, when it's below freezing I don't have to worry about getting rained on
Below 0 for me requires another level of winter dress beyond what I do for anything from 0 to 20. The biggest issue I contend with and haven't come up with a complete answer for yet is fogging and icing goggles. Dealing with the cold is just a matter of dressing right. As I tell my coworkers, I'm probably sweating by the time their cars get warm enough for them to stop shivering.
Is it fun? Well, I don't know but driving or taking public transport means a difference set of inconveniences. Waiting at a train station when it's 20 below isn't so great either. Walking 1/2 mile from the parking lot to the office sucks and so does scraping windshields.