How cold is too cold?

[sundial]

We've had temps in the teens and 20's this week and I've cycled in it. Today it's 17 F/-8 C.

For the TE'ers here, I wonder......how cold is too cold to cycle?

[songlady]

For me the magic number is around 32, depending on wind chill and the conditions of the road.

[NoNo]

On Saturday it was in the low 40's and I went out. Since I live near the water, there was a constant wind, so it felt colder, but I was fine. This morning when I left for work, my car said it was 8. I thought to myself "Don't think I'd want to be out in this!"

[sbctwin]

For commuting purposes, I don't like anything below 25 and the roads (shoulders expecially) free of ice/snow (which we haven't had for close to a month now). For pleasure riding, I think upper 30's would be ok. I hate the trainer, but I also hate having to dress like the pillsbury doboy (which is how I look when I dress for cold weather riding).

[Geonz]

I haven't foudn it yet but that is because I"m cycling through town and there *would* be shelter if things broke down. It was 5 this a.m. and 2 yesterday. I like above freezing better ... especially the flaky flaky skin on my ankles now... and the time it takes putting on all those layers...
However, my lungs don't mind inhaling the cold stuff and my hands and feet manage to stay warm if my core is warm, and I pedal hard to keep the core warm. Oh, and that good NOrwegian insulation on the core, too!
Our roads are pretty clear... and I've got studded tyres for if/when it isn't on the big ol' Gazelle.
Gonna dig out the lotion...

[SheFly]

It's never too cold....

SheFly

[Brandi]

We've had temps in the teens and 20's this week and I've cycled in it. Today it's 17 F/-8 C.

For the TE'ers here, I wonder......how cold is too cold to cycle?

ARE YOU NUTS!
Ok I can't say anything in this thread I guess. I mean I rode about a week ago when it was about 45 and there was wind so it was colder then that..BUT I was frozen when I got home! I had to take a hot shower to feel my ears again. I decided it had to be at least in the low 50's from here on out. All you snow birds probably think I am a whimp. But it is what you are aclamated too right? My blood is probably thinner then you girls who live in the snowy places. It has gotten to 19 here before. But the roads where icy so I wasn't going to try that!
But I live by the ocean and it is not warm water. You have to wear a full wet suit and booties or you will die! So the wind that comes off the ocean here is so cold in the winter.

[OakLeaf]

I'll set out in 38-40F if it's expected to warm up a bit during my ride.

I have woolies, but I also have a history of frostbite. My fingers and toesies are very sensitive to cold.

[sundial]

ARE YOU NUTS!

Hot flashes keep me warm.

[Brandi]

Hot flashes keep me warm.

Thanks! I needed a good giggle!

[sundial]

Whew! For a minute I thought I lost you.

[Brandi]

Nawww I am still here.
I still can't believe you ride in such cold weather. But then i am a born and raised California girl. I am not of hardy stock!

[Zen]

ARE YOU NUTS!

Brandi,I'm sure we're not the only ones feeling that sentiment

[amy]

ARE YOU NUTS!
Ok I can't say anything in this thread I guess. I mean I rode about a week ago when it was about 45 and there was wind so it was colder then that..BUT I was frozen when I got home!

Ummm... here in southern california, I'm such a baby when it comes to the cold. I will definitely be up for a ride in 110 F but if it is below 60F, I'll complain and whine. I think it was about 58 F and windy my last long ride... I haven't been back out in a couple weeks.

I'm almost too embarrassed to post this. Oh, the shame!

[Geonz]

Yesterday somebody at work said to me, in complete seriousness, "I bet you're loving this beautiful weather!" Hey, it was 40 degrees and only cloudy! Riding in 2 degrees makes it beautiful then and it doesn't take quite as long to dress