Who else biked to work today?
 

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I did. (And as you fellas can tell, I'm pretty stoked on myself and I'd like some recognition.) :p

8 miles, headwind, -13°F. Can anybody beat it?

Whaaat? You're in Chicago!? People may be idiots, but you're insane. Also, so much for my excuse to not ride, what with our tropical +28F temp.

Nice job!

Can't beat that. About to leave now. Also 8 miles, tailwind, balmy 53 F :)

I walked to work in my pajamas this morning.

I stopped at the kitchen for coffee and a bagel on the way.



-Tim-

Not so sure I made the right call but thanks :thumb:

I might take the train home if it doesn't warm up a bit by 6PM but at least I can say I did it right hahaha.

At 28° you should get out there! Its fun! -13 not so much.

happy riding my friend.

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Im getting jealous at the 50 and 60 degree temps in january. I bet summer is tough though where you guys are!

hardcore

Summer in Tucson is tough, San Diego not so much, That coastal Mediterranean climate :)

Tucson summers are indeed harsh if you have to be out and about mid day

I hear that. My parents have a timeshare in Gold Canyon and they don't even bother between may and september. Im ok with cold but at a certain point you can't really dress for hot. I even struggle with the midwestern summers here!

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It got up to 0° so no train home for me.

I've been to AZ quite a few times and as far as natural beauty goes, its certainly hard to top, I agree. Never had a bike there though... someday.

I know I'm probably in the tiny minority with this but I actually enjoy riding in crappy weather the most. I guess to me it feels like more of an accomplishment/adventure whereas riding on a nice day can feel a bit routine. When I used to live in Pittsburgh, I remember a few snowstorms where I would end up literally sliding down the unplowed hills without a single pedal stroke on my way home from work (not on purpose). That's partially why I specced my bike to be a bit safer but also still super fun the rain and snow (hence the disc brake, all weather c15, and all the gaudy reflective tape etc.)

Obviously its pretty heavily modified by now but the frame is actually still my first fixed gear, an entry level fuji track I got a couple of years ago. The fork, disc brake and wheels are new as of this winter. And yep, its a wound up fork! It was a bit if an impractical treat to myself admittedly but its basically my favorite aspect of the bike now. So much so that I think it will soon be time to finally retire my good old fuji frame in favor of something that can match the fork a bit better! I'm thinking wabi special or something of the like. Well see. I'm not in a hurry or anything.

Anyway, Thanks for the compliment man!

Happy riding!

I rode all week. Tuesday night was the worst with 20-40 mph winds. Yesterday it was 2°F on the ride in, but no wind. Today it is 5°F on the way in.
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The roads were just as icy
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One of my coworkers repurposed this picture from CNN and circulated it around the office.



I would ride my fixed gear in, but they don't make the Spiker tires in 700x23c.

I see no reason to ride in negative temps or even anything below freezing especially in bad weather. I don't need to prove anything to anyone for any reason. I am not saying let's all be just fair weather cyclists but outright sadism just ain't for me.

I rode to work at roughly -12 F in Madison on Tuesday, and under similar conditions the previous week. My workplace said "work from home if possible" on Wednesday and Thursday, and a minor family emergency prevented me from going in anyway. I think my coldest ride ever was around -20 F, a few years ago.

I don't need to prove anything either, but I'll comment a bit on the motivation. We all have our hobbies. ;) I'm not a super athletic rider, so getting KOM or even finishing a race are out of my reach. I have to choose some other way to make it a bit of a sport. So I've chosen year-round commuting as my cycling "discipline." Some people collect stamps, and go to unnecessary lengths to get a particular stamp. I ride my bike in bad weather.

Note that I'm not really suffering or taking unnecessary risks. My bike is set up for this, with studded tires and trusted reliable components. I'm completely bundled up. Below zero, I wear a ski helmet, ski goggles, face mask, ski jacket, snow pants, heavy mittens, and boots. Hand and foot warmers, depending. My rule is that I have to be dressed well enough to survive walking if the bike breaks down. I'm quite warm, and remember, people have figured out how to dress for working outdoors all day in places like Alaska and even Antarctica.

Then there's the feeling when I succeed, like going on a "mission" in a droll way.

Hey, some other kooks like me! Kudos fellas.

I was able to squeeze 30c studded tires on a track frame. You should check them out if you wanna try taking the fixed gear out in the snow (45NRTH Xerxes). Riding fixed on snow and ice is actually nice because you can really feel how much traction you have at all times. Looks like the bike you posted has things pretty well handled though:thumb:

I feel exactly the same way. I'm not very social or competitive so I usually don't go out for races or group rides or anything so resisting the urge to be lazy and take the train to work or to the store is kinda the way I compete with myself.

I did post this thread though so I guess I do need validation of some sort:innocent:

Sounds like a pretty kick ass day. Winter in Tuscon sounds nice!

Keep it up man!

Right? :lol:

I commute almost 9 miles to and from work 5 days a week. South Florida. Brakeless/Fixed. 48/15.

Nice:thumb:

Hopefully your work pants still fit over your massive quads