Originally Posted by
Greenhil
End of the season? Say it ain’t so! This is the first year that riding has been my main form of recreation. Sad to say I haven’t gone on a single hike this summer, and only took the kayak out once, but I am on track to log 2,000 miles of mainly gravel riding. I’ve never ridden much in colder weather and on winter roads so I’m reading with interest the comments about gearing up for it with studded tires, warmer clothing, etc.
Personally, I use fall a 'cross-training' time to recover from the season. It keeps the sport fresh. Now is great time to get those hikes in & the kayak out (I also do both). I have a grave bike as well - I'll start getting that out again for some longer 'for fun' weekend rides over the winter. I'll ride down to maybe 25 degrees (with a neck garter over my mouth), but beyond that it really messes with my lungs and asthma. If I wait until late morning, it'll probably be 35 degrees anyway. Over the years I've learned to layer pretty well, and have really good shoe covers and gloves (critical!). Not that much snow here in GA, but when it does get sloppy, I ride rollers in front of the TV.