We'd probably overheat if bundled up like blobs. That said, it can be challenging to manage the temps. I don't have insulated shoes, for example, and two hours of riding in 11 F weather was plenty of time for the cold to be transmitted from pedals through shoes and into my feet. And oddly enough, I get a lot of cold from the bicycle seat.

I got quite a bit of positive feedback from skiiers, but I was also there in the afternoon when it was more recreational than serious folks. Chatted with a few folks who were intrigued at the monstrosity leaned up against the ski rack at the chalet!

They also have a massive system of trails, and only a small portion is open to fat biking, which I'm sure helps.

I was in tights, a long sleeve jersey and a softshell with uninsulated Red Wing bootss. Not really bundled up.

Now, two days ago you wouldn't have caught me on a bike...

I had great plans for 2018, but am now fighting a bug that will no doubt set me back weeks. Such are the best laid plans of mice and men.

Well from way down here in sunny Dixie, I rode Saturday (and Sunday) Rode gravel across the mountain and 5 miles down the pavement. Started out at 17° with chill factors in single digits all day.
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And as far as bundling up, on my noggin I wore a beanie & neoprene ski facemask, which I pulled down when climbing. Light merino base layer, long sleeve jersey and a thin soft shell. Bottom was biking shorts, tights and outdoor pants on top. Wool socks and ski gloves. I had another jacket I put on during long downhills. Biggest problem is not overheating, which is easy to do when pedaling, then you sweat and get wet and THAT is what will get you. Weak links are toes. I wear bike shoes so no insulation outside of wool socks.

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I also carried lunch and a camp stove in a pannier and enjoyed a hot "backwoods mocha" to refuel. A very enjoyable day!

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I prefer to ride during the summer, thanks.

^That^ is "...in the south"!!

I buy local because I want my bike shop to remain here. Just yesterday I bought a new U-Lock. Maybe I could have saved a couple bucks buying through Amazon, but IMO not a good long term deal for me.

John

That, too. A few years ago someone put their lock around one of my cables while I was at work. Not knowing when they would return, I pulled the cable to free the bike. The cable end was frayed so I could not re-thread it into the housing. Walked a few blocks to a LBS and they fixed it while I waited. I have had other emergencies fixed on the spot by other shops I have frequented.


I do the same with my local hardware store.

So what do you do in July? :D

December - Christmas morning furnace went out.

Well, there goes all cycling related expenditures out the window for 3 years...

I did my first ride in snow today. Cycling in snow is friggin HARD! Did just over 30 miles and it felt like I did 50. Also considerably slower than my usual pace, with higher than normal effort.

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But it was totally worth it because i got to ride my bike across a frozen river! I only slipped and fell over once :D

Think how fast you'll feel in spring after you've acclimated to pushing through all that snow.

That makes fewer people we have to pass while we're out riding :thumb:


(OK, there'd be lots of room to pass anybody we might have found on the ice Lake Minnetonka)

BTW - it was up to 40F and sunny in Minneapolis, perfect for shorts and a T-shirt... just lots of road spray to shower off after the ride.

Travel to somewhere warm to ride.

Starting early on my yearly clean and adjust was a good idea. I found a broken bushing in the steering I had to order from the mfg. It came in, and just the day before I was able to do my first ride the trike was ready to go.