Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 945
Likes: 3
From: Madison, WI
Bikes: Gary Fisher Aquila (retired), Specialized Allez Sport (in parts), Cannondale R500, HP Velotechnic Street Machine, Dented Blue Fixed Gear (retired), Seven Tsunami SSFG, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Hardtail (alloy version)
I rode till just before the first snow last year and started up again when the morning temperature jumped above freezing and last year was my first year of long-commute. Typically I'm carrying about 10 lbs worth of gear to and from work (which probably has something to do with it) in a courier bag.
On the flip side I am also a trained and training martial artist and this has caused a change this year. My last belt test I severely overstressed the muscles in the right side of my back which as made my WHOLE life difficult. The training is between 3 and 5 hours a week so that's something.
The other change is that my old bicycle (a Gary Fisher mountain bike w/ commuter tires, 15 years old) is rear-wheel less so I've been riding my roadie.