Fair Weather Cyclist?

[bikerHen]

I'm also feeling the need to be a year around commuter. No snow, yet, but plenty cold. My last week of morning rides have been in the low 20's. The roads are starting to ice up some for my evening ride so I finally ordered some studded tires. Hope they work!

Riding in the colds not so bad as long as your dressed for it and you don't stop too long to blow your nose and wipe the eyes. I've even gotten my husband, a very fair weather rider, to do a couple of cold rides with me. I let him wear most of my real cold weather clothes and he's been a happy little camper. I've been really, really enjoying my cold evening ride. Even the rainy ones, but I'm afraid that will be turning to snow very soon. Again, hope the studded tires work!

And when faced with three months on the trainer, riding in the snow and cold seems like a wonderful option! bikerHen

[salsabike]

Here in the Pacific NW, my spouse and I both ride regularly in the rain, and clean the bikes periodically. I'd rather ride outside if I can. The bike can take it.

[limewave]

When it comes to road cycling, I only like to ride when it's sunny and at least 60 degrees.

However, mountain biking, bring on the weather! Wind! Snow! Hail! Rain! Monsoons! I love it all. The same goes with running.

[kelownagirl]

Winter here means ice and snow. Commuting isn't practical for us so I rarely ride in the winter. Once it snows and the road has had gravel thrown on it, I switch to the mountain bike, but even then, I don't ride much in winter. I just bought a trainer and expect to get my km's in that way. IF I lived where I could commute, I might consider riding in the elements but I'd need a commuter bike, lights, fenders, a rack of some sort, and lotsa new clothes...