Show us your winter rides.
01-26-13 | 08:39 PM
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01-26-13 | 09:14 PM
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From: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
A few months ago I was out on a rainy day and passed a group of 4 other riders. As I went by, one of the women shouted, "How are you keeping your jersey so clean?" Before I could respond, one of the men in the group said, "He's smart enough to have fenders." The woman replied, "I see now Paul. Why don't we have fenders." I couldn't hear his response, as I was too far away.
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01-27-13 | 04:36 PM
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Bikes: 2012 Trek DS 8.5 all weather hybrid, 2008 LeMond Poprad cyclocross, 1992 Cannondale R500 roadbike
I actually bought this bike last September so I could keep riding when things got a little messy. But, with the new tires, it's doing even better than I had hoped.
The manager at my LBS had been singing the praises of riding in fresh snow. I was a little skeptical -- but today I found out that (as usual) he was right! This was fun!
The manager at my LBS had been singing the praises of riding in fresh snow. I was a little skeptical -- but today I found out that (as usual) he was right! This was fun!
01-27-13 | 05:01 PM
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From: Washington, DC
We finally got some much desired snow. I'd forgotten so much. As I rode trough the fresh snow, I suddenly noticed how quiet everything was. The frying sound of the studs had stopped. "How could I have forgotten this?", I thought. I passed a large flock of Canada Geese swimming in Four Mile Run. Some had snow on their backs -- they must have slept out there on the water. I'd never known that.
On the way home, the almost-full moon lit up the white world around me. The studs fell silent again as I turned onto the last three miles of the trip. I saw the geese bobbing far out in the water, softly honking to one another.
This is what winter should be.
On the way home, the almost-full moon lit up the white world around me. The studs fell silent again as I turned onto the last three miles of the trip. I saw the geese bobbing far out in the water, softly honking to one another.
This is what winter should be.
01-27-13 | 05:40 PM
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Bikes: 2012 Trek DS 8.5 all weather hybrid, 2008 LeMond Poprad cyclocross, 1992 Cannondale R500 roadbike
We finally got some much desired snow. I'd forgotten so much. As I rode trough the fresh snow, I suddenly noticed how quiet everything was. The frying sound of the studs had stopped. "How could I have forgotten this?", I thought. I passed a large flock of Canada Geese swimming in Four Mile Run. Some had snow on their backs -- they must have slept out there on the water. I'd never known that.
On the way home, the almost-full moon lit up the white world around me. The studs fell silent again as I turned onto the last three miles of the trip. I saw the geese bobbing far out in the water, softly honking to one another.
This is what winter should be.
On the way home, the almost-full moon lit up the white world around me. The studs fell silent again as I turned onto the last three miles of the trip. I saw the geese bobbing far out in the water, softly honking to one another.
This is what winter should be.
... All he has is sunshine ...
01-29-13 | 05:14 PM
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From: Newport News, VA USA
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It was horrible today! I started my ride with sunshine and in the mid 60s and ended my metric century with the temps at a horrific 72ºF. Sorry, couldn't resist.
Don't worry, I'll be riding in the 20s again soon.
Don't worry, I'll be riding in the 20s again soon.
Last edited by Bikey Mikey; 01-29-13 at 05:15 PM. Reason: Additional info.
Winter Bike
Summer Bike
Winter bike
01-29-13 | 06:26 PM
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
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That's why we moved to FL. No more cold temps. 
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01-29-13 | 06:56 PM
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Bikes: 2012 Trek DS 8.5 all weather hybrid, 2008 LeMond Poprad cyclocross, 1992 Cannondale R500 roadbike
01-29-13 | 07:16 PM
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
Bikes: 2012 Trek DS 8.5 all weather hybrid, 2008 LeMond Poprad cyclocross, 1992 Cannondale R500 roadbike
Yeh... I couldn't believe Trek painted their top-of-the-line DS primer grey (although they called it "Titanite")... But, I liked the bike so I bought it anyway.
And, the more I ride it, the more I like it.
Fortunately, the color is growing on me.
... But I still can't believe Trek painted a $1,200 bike primer grey!
And, the more I ride it, the more I like it.
Fortunately, the color is growing on me.
... But I still can't believe Trek painted a $1,200 bike primer grey!
01-30-13 | 09:02 AM
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From: Colorado Springs
Bikes: Rans F5 Pro 700c, Lightfoot Bigfoot fat-tire, Greenspeed GTO trike, Rans Screamer tandem
I haven't ridden through the winter since I was at the University of Colorado 40 years ago. The Mule changed all that by bringing the fun back into winter riding.
01-31-13 | 01:25 PM
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From: Snohomish, WA.
Fenders are a pretty tight fit on this, but the work. I had these fenders from a previous bike. If I were to get new ones, longer fenders or mudflaps would be a must. These do not keep the spray off of my feet(better than nothing though).
01-31-13 | 02:04 PM
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From: Los Angeles area
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One of my winter bikes!
Note wool jersey, arm and leg warmers, so it must be winter! Photo taken in Long Beach, CA. I ride fixed gear a lot in the winter.
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