Winter Cycling Options

[GLC1968]

I voted that I brave the cold...which is true for this year. I've committed to commuting all winter plus going on longer rides on the weekends. I will also likely throw in a spin class or two and I do other type of aerobic conditioning (step, kickboxing, treadmill, elliptical) to mix it up. (plus weight training)

Last year I stuck to spinning and the occasional trainer ride. I HATED the trainer though...HATED it. I'll take a 90 minute high intensity cardio video over a trainer any day.

[Veronica]

I wanted to vote for three - trainer, suck it up (because I commute no matter how yucky the day) and ride through the winter, since it is pretty mild here.

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[lph]

This is just so cool. I'm surrounded by people who can't really fathom why on earth I could possibly want to bike in winter - and here this forum is overflowing with people who think "oh no, I can't stand NOT biking all winter."

Love it

[CycleChic06]

I wish there was a way to set up the poll so that people could choose more than one option. I guess I didn't realize how many people can stand to ride outdoors in the cold.

I was also curious because I'm considering buying a trainer. My gym is cutting back on spinning classes over the next few months (why they do this during the busy season, I can't understand). But as my schedule goes I can only make it to one maybe two spinning classes a week. Buying a trainer would allow me to exercise in the mornings before work and use my own bike which is just so much more comfortable than the spinners at the gym. It's also a matter of space. Where am I going to set this thing up?

[Veronica]

One of the polling options, towards the bottom I think, is to allow multiple answers.

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[Tater]

Meh, I just add another layer or two and head out if it is cold. Thankfully, the winters are milder on this side of the state than they are when I was living up next to the Teton Mts. Now and then I will put the road bike on the trainer, but the weather has to be pretty bad for that to happen.

[SadieKate]

One of the polling options, towards the bottom I think, is to allow multiple answers.

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But you can't change it after posting the poll. You have to start over. I guess some statistic guru type would tell you about skewing the results, blah-blah-blah.

I wanted multiple choice also but I sucked it up and voted anyway.

[MomOnBike]

My bike time is my fun time. A trainer is not fun. I will not hook my bike up to a trainer. Therefore, I ride in some pretty interesting weather.

I do like to cross-train when the roads are too slick to ride, though. Swimming is a favorite. Oddly, I find swimming laps (slowly) to be relaxing and contemplative.