Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
A little while ago, there was a thread about how cycling is the toughest sport in the world and the people who do it are the ultimate bad asses. But most cyclists think they can't go outside if the temperature drops below 40 F.
Ha! yeah, I tend to ride the bike all year unless there is serious ice on the road. I do put on fenders and tend to ride slower usually carrying more weight. For some reason, I carry more weight on the bike in the winter.
The biggest problem with winter riding is not riding in the cold, it's riding in the dark. I prefer to ride when it is light out and when it is dark out here, you can't see anything. Too rural for street lights.
More than 5 hours on a trainer, spread out over a lifetime, is too much.
Yeah, I'm not doing 5 hours on a trainer. 1 or two...max. I do like riding to a good sufferfest video with some awesome music going. It makes the time go by and you do get quite a good workout.