Originally Posted by
mzeffex
I rode today in 35 degree temperatures in pouring rain, through Arlington and DC, on the W and OD trail and the C and O canal.
Why? I went to the gym in the same conditions, rode a trainer, and lifted weights. Riding/training hard is difficult, it's dangerous, and you run the risk of injury that really can set you back. Assuming you don't need to ride for transportation, it doesn't make sense.