Bike Forums - does anybody joyride in the cold?

Page 3 of 3

Show 30 post(s) from this thread on one page

Bike Forums (https://www.bikeforums.net/forum.php)

- General Cycling Discussion (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/)

- - does anybody joyride in the cold? (https://www.bikeforums.net/general-cycling-discussion/700593-does-anybody-joyride-cold.html)

LarDasse74

12-14-10 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug5150 (Post 11926981)

The main thing though is you fall down a lot unless you have studded tires, and only the expensive ones work good.

This has not been my experience. I have used Nokians with carbide studs and Innovas with plain steel studs and both work just fine. I suspect the Innova studs won't last as long, but I can buy three Innova tires for the price of one Nokian.

Robert Foster

12-14-10 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DX-MAN (Post 11924099)

I'll commute in the single digits F, and I'll 'joyride' at anything above 32F.

BTW, I count utility runs (bill-paying and such) where I just explore and meander, as joyrides, too.

I have online banking it is never too cold to pay bills with a hot cup of chocolate and some marshmellows put in the amount and hit send. The electrons get out in the cold for me.:lol:

Robert Foster

12-14-10 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Beanz (Post 11925558)

I know, I was hoping you'd say you want to come over and do the nightride with me. Much nicer when you got another rider to watch your back for lions etc.:D First time I went up alone, sort of scary till you get used to the darkness!:p

We were riding up a canyon here every Tuesday night before the time change and it would get dark about the time we reached the end of the canyon. I broke down and got a Mini Newt and a flock of blinkies but I never felt comfortable. I will ride in the dark if I have but you know how it is in this state, when someone asks if you ride in the rain of cold you say, no I wait till tomorrow.

Mr. Beanz

12-14-10 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Foster (Post 11933638)

but you know how it is in this state, when someone asks if you ride in the rain of cold you say, no I wait till tomorrow.[/FONT]

So true! I don't mind getting wet on the bike, I mind more getting the bike all icky! We did a 42 miler last Sunday on the tandem, last 10 in the rain and the bike was soo dirty. Took about 2 hours to get back into good shape.:mad: You're right, it's better to wait a day. Riding at night is no big deal, just a different view I wanted to experience. I've taken the mtb out on SART for 42 miles in the pouring rain just for a different view. It's no big deal but again, the bikes get so icky!:D

Standalone

12-21-10 07:02 PM

I'm good down to about 14F for 18-22mph rides to church choir and back 15 miles r/t.

40F is the general cutoff for putting my young kids in the Madsen.

mr geeker

12-21-10 07:45 PM

depends on the temperature and/or my mood.

Harutz

12-21-10 09:18 PM

Joyriding ends at 20*F. Below that is just try to prove something.

likesbikes36

12-21-10 09:20 PM

just this winter i have started to "joy ride" i am still practicing with the clothing and am waiting to see if i will wimp out when the real snow hits. just gunna have to wait and see lol.

GriddleCakes

12-22-10 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harutz (Post 11966970)

Joyriding ends at 20*F. Below that is just try to prove something.

I assume that you mean that you are trying to prove something below 20F, because the rest of us are just having fun. When the lady and I went for a walk last night to watch the eclipse, it was around 0F. We ran into a pack of a half dozen fatbikers at the Fish Creek estuary, who were passing a flask and having a ball (we traded temporary possession of our binoculars for temporary possession of their flask :D). We saw several XC skiers, and at Westchester Lagoon there were at least a hundred people out ice skating, plus another dozen or so pedestrians out to watch the lunar event. None of us were out to prove anything, we were just having fun.

contango

12-22-10 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rumrunn6 (Post 11917611)

or is it just commuters out there? (40F or lower)

I do, although less than when it's warmer. I'm trying to figure out the best way to haul photographic gear on my bike so I can get out into the parks and take pictures of the fallen snow.

The one and only time I came off my bike was when I hit a sheet of ice I didn't spot until it was too late.

jamesdak

12-23-10 11:44 AM

I ride out year round as long as I can crank those pedals and turn the wheels!

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:38 PM.

Page 3 of 3

Show 30 post(s) from this thread on one page