What's your coldest riding temp?

[HoosierGiant]

I've ridden as low as 10 degrees, with windchills making it even colder. My feet are always asleep on rides, but I'm not warm until temperatures reach at least 70, so I guess that's to be expected. My biggest complaint is that it takes soooo long to get all the necessary clothes on for cold-weather riding. But I have a hate/hate relationship with the trainer, so I suffer without whining too much.

More than temperature, road conditions are the determining factor for us when it comes to deciding whether or not to cycle outdoors. Obviously, we don't take the road bikes out on snow or ice; but more often than not, it's the amount of residual sand, salt, grit, etc., left after the county clears the roads that keeps us indoors.

[Miranda]

I've ridden as low as 10 degrees, with windchills making it even colder. My feet are always asleep on rides, but I'm not warm until temperatures reach at least 70, so I guess that's to be expected. My biggest complaint is that it takes soooo long to get all the necessary clothes on for cold-weather riding. But I have a hate/hate relationship with the trainer, so I suffer without whining too much.

More than temperature, road conditions are the determining factor for us when it comes to deciding whether or not to cycle outdoors. Obviously, we don't take the road bikes out on snow or ice; but more often than not, it's the amount of residual sand, salt, grit, etc., left after the county clears the roads that keeps us indoors.

The road grit is a major issue. In the Fall, they give the county roads a coat of gravel before snow. O, that is dreaded when cars pass you and throw it up on you. Now, they are filling the potholes. A good thing in ways. But, there are lots of loose bits from that (like the gravel) that's ready to fly as well. It would be great if you could just snap your fingers like Mary Poppins, and all your warm cycling gear would just pop on your body.

[Miranda]

I've ridden as low as 10 degrees, with windchills making it even colder. My feet are always asleep on rides, but I'm not warm until temperatures reach at least 70, so I guess that's to be expected. My biggest complaint is that it takes soooo long to get all the necessary clothes on for cold-weather riding. But I have a hate/hate relationship with the trainer, so I suffer without whining too much.

More than temperature, road conditions are the determining factor for us when it comes to deciding whether or not to cycle outdoors. Obviously, we don't take the road bikes out on snow or ice; but more often than not, it's the amount of residual sand, salt, grit, etc., left after the county clears the roads that keeps us indoors.

Midwest... I love our change of seasons here... Fall is my favorite, so beautiful, a nice white xmas is good, but snow is March starts to get to be a drag. I think seeing the sun makes it better tho. If you have ever gotten S.A.D. in the winter (lack of light seasonal depression), you can see what I mean. I liked the nip and chill of Fall riding... thinking a nice sunny day, and the cold doesn't matter so much.

[Miranda]

Thanks ladies for your thoughts. Yes... advice is correct... even a short jaunt would do my spirits good. For me with the new gear, I think it might be a bit of trial and error of what to wear (how much). But, have some good tips thus far in the thread.

[breezy]

I found out the hard way that 27F is too cold for me, even wearing a thermal layer.

[SheFly]

I've said it before, and will say it again - it's never too cold to ride . I've been out down to 5F. I think that one involved some running to try and keep the feet warm though .

I love to ride, so don't usually give it up. Although, if it weren't for the "bragging rights" and stories, I'm not sure I would go out in temps quite that cold again.

SheFly

p.s.
I also do snowsports, and went out a couple of weeks ago in temps that were at -15F and got a little colder as we climbed...

[makbike]

I discovered it today - 42F. Dang it was a cold 70 miles. I'm looking forward to the return of warmer temperatures and the sun. I'm looking forward to the 90 temps and high humidity - that is my kind of riding weather.

[kat_h]

I've said it before, and will say it again - it's never too cold to ride .

I always find it amusing when people in warm climates say that.

[SheFly]

I always find it amusing when people in warm climates say that.

I live in New England - no warm weather climate here. I rode in 32 degree temps all weekend, and a snow squall on Saturday...

SheFly