Originally Posted by
CliffordK
The one thing I would suggest is to BE SAFE. Not only is control more difficult for a cyclist in the ice and snow, but it is more difficult for other vehicles on the road...
This is a very important note that I, sadly, do not put into practice much at all other than putting a helmet on. I should work on this.
Originally Posted by
elcruxio
When it rains, correct clothing also becomes an issue, because you need to have something waterproof which still breathes.
I think this depends. For example, I had a pair of cotton trousers that day. Below the belt I was fully wet and my shoes are still not dry yet! The thing is that I didn't feel any discomfort while riding, only when I stopped, but that's when I could take the pants off because I was home.
Even in the summer rains, I ride fully wet and it's never a problem. Special rain clothing seems unnecessary.
I'm sure snow+ice+mountain+highway was just part of the norm.
Yes, anything can become the norm if you put enough time into training for it. Your body will adapt. That's what I'm attempting to prove with my training and making riding daily long distances the norm in my life c: