Top 100 Reasons To Ride In The Winter
08-24-04, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by turtlendog
7. Because life is more fun when people think you're crazy.
08-24-04, 04:20 PM
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Great Responses everyone!! That was fun. Seriously one of the things i enjoy most about Winter cycling is that it is much more of a challenge. Just about anyone can get on a bike and ride in warm weather. It is like taking a nice long warm shower.
Winter riding is more like taking a very LONG COLD SHOWER. There are so many elements to overcome other than just wind, gravity and your own endurance. I also like the solitude it provides. There is often no human contact on most rides,no joggers, no walkers, no cycliststs, fewer dogs. This is a nice change from other seasons.
Winter riding is more like taking a very LONG COLD SHOWER. There are so many elements to overcome other than just wind, gravity and your own endurance. I also like the solitude it provides. There is often no human contact on most rides,no joggers, no walkers, no cycliststs, fewer dogs. This is a nice change from other seasons.
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Originally Posted by temp1
.99- no freeking allergies
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08-25-04, 02:06 AM
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.98- the glass splinters on the bike lane are buried beneath the snow
.97- I save money for medicine because my immune system just laughs about cold-viruses
.97- I save money for medicine because my immune system just laughs about cold-viruses
08-25-04, 02:10 AM
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.96 -- NO TOURISTS!!!!
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08-25-04, 11:34 AM
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.94 (The boss says) What you can't make it into work today because of 24"snow? When Johnny rode 13 miles on his bike, Just to make sure the place was up and running. (My coworkers hate me for that stunt)
08-25-04, 11:41 AM
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.93 I got a raise of $2.00hr 2 weeks after that stunt and I'm the new manger.
Bite me coworkers!
Bite me coworkers!
08-25-04, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
.93 I got a raise of $2.00hr 2 weeks after that stunt and I'm the new manger.
Bite me coworkers!
Bite me coworkers!
08-25-04, 01:37 PM
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Hell No! And whats a car?
Oh I remember those people that pass beside me every day. poor bastards.
See thread https://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cycling/42121-weather-www.html
Oh I remember those people that pass beside me every day. poor bastards.
See thread https://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cycling/42121-weather-www.html
08-25-04, 01:47 PM
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.92 Ride because cagers think it can't be done!
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.91 What would you have done 100 years ago in the winter, If you didn't have a horse you would have walked or rode a BIKE. 
Just one more reason.
Just one more reason.
08-25-04, 02:27 PM
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.90 So the cagers always know I will be there on my commute YEAR ROUND!
08-25-04, 05:27 PM
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COOL - We're looking like were going to hit 200 now that decimal point has been added!!!
.89 I don't have to wear glasses. In fact, I can't wear glasses. Good excuse for contacts.
.89 I don't have to wear glasses. In fact, I can't wear glasses. Good excuse for contacts.
08-25-04, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gojohnnygo.
.90 So the cagers always know I will be there on my commute YEAR ROUND!
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Originally Posted by Chris L
.88 So I can gloat about it repeatedly on bikeforums.net (especially if I manage to embellish the story a little).
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08-26-04, 01:55 AM
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0.86 That one moment that your ride feels just like a Robert Frost poem.
0.85 You make your turn and look up, wham it hits you, how beautiful the view is, the city decked in white with lights, a full moon hanging on the horizon, the snow sparkling. And knowing you are the only one seeing it at that moment. The universe is good. The moment passes and you still have 3 miles to get home.
0.85 You make your turn and look up, wham it hits you, how beautiful the view is, the city decked in white with lights, a full moon hanging on the horizon, the snow sparkling. And knowing you are the only one seeing it at that moment. The universe is good. The moment passes and you still have 3 miles to get home.
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0.84 Sometimes the moment lasts the rest of the 3 miles home, and stays with you for the rest of the night.
08-26-04, 01:05 PM
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.83 After your first winter you can help newbies during their first winter season. ( Like they did for me Thank you BF)
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A lot quicker service at the Local Bike Shop. The place is virtually deserted around here in the Winter.
A lot quicker service at the Local Bike Shop. The place is virtually deserted around here in the Winter.
08-27-04, 11:46 AM
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.81 The feeling you get when you have 7 miles to go and realize you can't clip back in. Do to ice build up on your pedals and cleats. 
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.80 The feeling that you get when you arrive at work and have a coworker help you thaw your shoes out. So you can get out them off. Then that burning feeling starts. OUCH!
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.79 (25- below zero) When the State police pull you over and ask you do need a ride. I say hell no I do this all the time.
It gives you that warm feeling inside. I guess they just don't get it.
It gives you that warm feeling inside. I guess they just don't get it.