What's your coldest riding temp?

I found out the hard way that 27F is too cold for me, even wearing a thermal layer.

I've said it before, and will say it again - it's never too cold to ride ;). I've been out down to 5F. I think that one involved some running to try and keep the feet warm though :D.

I love to ride, so don't usually give it up. Although, if it weren't for the "bragging rights" and stories, I'm not sure I would go out in temps quite that cold again.

SheFly

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I also do snowsports, and went out a couple of weeks ago in temps that were at -15F and got a little colder as we climbed...

I discovered it today - 42F. Dang it was a cold 70 miles. I'm looking forward to the return of warmer temperatures and the sun. I'm looking forward to the 90 temps and high humidity - that is my kind of riding weather.

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Originally Posted by SheFly

I've said it before, and will say it again - it's never too cold to ride ;).

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I always find it amusing when people in warm climates say that. :)

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Originally Posted by kat_h

I always find it amusing when people in warm climates say that. :)

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I live in New England - no warm weather climate here. I rode in 32 degree temps all weekend, and a snow squall on Saturday...

SheFly

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Originally Posted by SheFly

I live in New England - no warm weather climate here. I rode in 32 degree temps all weekend, and a snow squall on Saturday...

SheFly

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You used 5 degrees as your example of a cold ride. That counts as living in a pretty warm climate.

I'm not criticising your riding or your weather. I'm just observing that people who say "it's never too cold to ride" usually haven't spent much time in -40.

When I commuted by bike, I'd bail when the temps were below 20F. Now that I no longer commute, I've become quite the wimp, choosing not to ride below 40F. Commuting really toughens you up.

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Originally Posted by kat_h

You used 5 degrees as your example of a cold ride. That counts as living in a pretty warm climate.

I'm not criticising your riding or your weather. I'm just observing that people who say "it's never too cold to ride" usually haven't spent much time in -40.

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Kat - that's 5 degrees F, which is -15 C. Also, in my postscript you'll see I was talking about -15F, which is -26 C. I am Canadian by birth, so the cold really doesn't bother me :D.

I have lived in Calgary, and Edmonton - it definitely gets cold there! And you're right, I may change my mind if I had to ride in -40 temps, but I would likely do it at least once, just to say I had ;)

SheFly