Equinox approaches...shall we have a fall/winter commuter challenge again?

[out_spokin']

Hi all,
Us northern hemispherers are noticing darker and/or cooler commutes these days.....

I've been pretty habitual with my commute, but it's always nice having a goal and a community of supporters to help get me out of a cozy bed on those cold dark mornings and out onto the magical bike. Are folks interested this year?

The pattern that's worked well is this: those interested chime in here with your goal for commuting and/or "utility cycling" (errands and other daily living stuff). Your caveats are welcome, or can be saved 'til needed. If we get a critical mass I'll start a new thread, and therein you're welcome to share your progress, highlights or lowlights of your commute, whatever works.

Our challenge will be fall equinox to spring equinox, or roughly late September through late March. And certainly if you're in the Southern hemisphere and want to join, you're most welcome to join and rename your equinoxes!

And if folks would rather just chime in on other commute-related threads instead, no worries...I'm so grateful for the original challenge a couple years back when this TE forum helped me go from a fair-weather commuter to a committed year-rounder!

I'm off to think about my goal for the fall/winter!

[bikerHen]

I'm one of the "odd" ones that's really looking foward to those cold, dark winter commutes so count me in! I had such a steller commuting winter last year here in Eastern Washington. I'm sure we won't be as snowless this winter, but ya never know! So, I'm going to continue with my 5 day a week commute at least through the end of the year.

Looks like I'll be having shoulder surgery in January so that will put an end to my commuting winter. But I'll be back in action by spring, I hope. bikerHen

[uk elephant]

for some reason I've gotten really lazy over the summer. I need to stop making excuses. My goal would be to cycle commute at least 3 days a week (ideally 5, but there is some weather I'm not willing to face just yet). The hill should get easier by the end of the winter, right?

[Biciclista]

well, I'm planning on riding some through the winter, so I will be stopping in from time to time.

[Melalvai]

I really like the fall/winter commute reports. Really feeds my ego.

[blackhillsbiker]

Count me in. I almost asked about starting a new thread when I had to find my full gloves the other morning. I'm shooting for 4 days/week. 5 if possible.

Deb