Originally Posted by
Bikepacker67
If it isn`t fun, then maybe you shouldn`t do it in the winter.
As for the `lost time` because of challenging conditions, I`ve never seen it that way, because I rarely don`t have fun riding (or anything physical, outdoors FTM).
Ehhh... I like to sweat. And I like to sit back after I`ve done it, and bask in the glow.
The extra time it takes to ride in the winter is huge downside for me. I still do it because I end up burning a ton of calories on my winter rides and also because I'm on sort of a quest to find better winter gear/equipment.
I've used 4 different bikes in the last 8 years. Even on years when I don't have a different bike I've typically made some significant changes.