Will the winter do me in?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

What about getting up way early 2 or 3 times a week and taking a quick 10 mile ride before going to work?
Since you live in Texas I'm assuming that it's the daylight factor and not the weather factor that is going to keep you off your bike after work?

[kellichou]

What about getting up way early 2 or 3 times a week and taking a quick 10 mile ride before going to work?

That is a fantastic idea, Lisa S.H.! I have been very sad the past few days, realizing that commuting to work in Colorado in the winter is probably not feasable.

Like others, I just started cycling this late summer, and I don't want to stop riding! But early-morning rides could be a great way to get around it (and then I'd even have time to shower after the ride, before heading to work!).

[Cassandra_Cain]

I forgot to mention earlier - you could consider getting an indoor trainer. You'd be able to ride in the comfort of your home w/o worrying about it getting dark early, cold, traffic, etc.

I'm setting up my indoor 'power' labratory (aka trainer) tomorrow and expect to improve my cycling fitness quite a bit over the winter with it.

Just an idea..