Originally Posted by
thehammerdog
days shorter, cooler just feels harder to motivate self to ride.
how do you cope ..
Each season has its charms (and, its drawbacks).
- summer: bibs and jersey, go (OK, I have to apply sunscreen); ride faster with less effort than other seasons; long hours of daylight
- autumn: cool/less humid weather is refreshing; windier weather I find stimulating, everything is rushing around (air, leaves, migrating birds, etc.) makes me feel like I should be rushing around too; beautiful colors; riding slower means more time to look around; fewer cyclists, more room on park roads, shoulders, etc.; my favorite season overall, can't say it's my favorite riding season because I like riding in all seasons (fall is definitely my favorite for hiking/camping/backpacking)
- winter: still and quiet (no chirping birds, no rustling leaves, often just wind past my ears and tires on road, sometimes water over rocks); generally slightly lower traffic on roads/riding on roads closed to cars (Harriman park); can see things normally hidden by leaves; feel like a badass when everyone else is inside; hot shower after ride feels SOOOO GOOD!!
- spring: getting warmer, have to wear less clothing; getting faster/riding farther; getting more daylight to ride; that first ride of the season with bare arms/legs; seeing/hearing leaves budding and wildlife returning/waking up