Originally Posted by JollyMon
Here's the deal: I am out the door for work at 645a and usually not home until 700p. It's still dark and below freezing when I get up. It's dark and near freezing when I get home. My thought is to keep alternating rides on my rollers and trainer until it warms up or until it's lighter when I am home. I sense that those of you who ride outside this time of year are mainly doing so during the day when you can see safely -- even if it is a lot colder than here in North Carolina.
Any words of wisdom -- (as opposed to piling on us Southerners for being wimps about the cold)?
Thanks to all. This always makes for great reading and work avoidance!
During the winter months November to January, it's dark all the time when I ride except for the weekends.
You have nice riding area in NC, it's a shame to spend it on a hamster mill

Get a set of good lights and it will add a new and fun dimension to your bike riding.