This will likely be my best year within the last 20. The weather conditions were favorable from January on. Personal stuff impacted the miles but I still expecting to exceed the previous best. The milage isn't much compared to some but greater than others, 3260+ YTD. Like some, the more miles make a huge difference in how you feel and your physical condition. If I miss more than 3 days, it hurts later.

There isn't much time left though, we are moving to Fredericksburg in mid November. Instead of commuting for 32+ round trip, the VRE train will cover more than the difference in miles. One of the options I am considering is getting a Brompton to ride to the station and get off early to ride the rest of the way to work. This option will still get me about 20 miles round trip. I can add to that by doing the Hanes Point loop. My other option is to join the local riding club that meets 4x a week.

Winter will be interesting with the new place having a 3rd garage with a ceiling that is tall enough to hang bikes above the garage door and no car to put in it! It will be my "shop." The other anticipated fun will be to explore more rural routes for biking. I did a fair amount when I lived in Aloha,OR traveling west. Lots of roads with no shoulders and narrow. I expect the same down there. The biggest difference will be the behavior of the drivers. I expect the worst. So for me, the question is, will I survive the winter? I have had 4 crashes since 2011 in DC, with minor to almost serious physical damage. No known broken bones but possible fractures. Getting older doesn't help either. Almost forgot the question!

I admire those who say its not the weather but the gear. I have been encroaching on getting the right stuff but haven't nailed it down yet. My RockHopper is my "Rain" bike but after relocation, the Trek 610 will likely replace it. That will be the winter project. So to answer the question, my rides are weather dependent. Rain in the morning is a no, afternoon is ok. Cold much below freezing is a no. Sun or darkness are not an issue.

You didn't ask, but other mentioned heat. Temperature or humidity don't deter me. I have ridden with an index of 103+, loosing 2lbs on one trip and survived fine.