How Will You Get Through Winter?

[Bluetree]

Winter? ... what's winter?




EDIT: Our SoCal crit season starts in January!

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[uk elephant]

Luckily not much snow and ice here in the uk, but I rode all winter even in Illinois, Norway and Wisconsin when I lived there. Here in the uk the main issue is how incredibly cold it feels when it's 5C and 100% humidity. I'm still working out the clothing situation and stocking up on woollies. Other than that, I've got my bike and me decked out with lots of lights and reflectives so I ride after work despite the dark. Although today, I took advantage of a slow day at work and did my ride at lunchtime instead. May do that more often when I can.

[Norse]

I do a combination of: work-outs on the road bike on the trainer; riding my hybrid outside on weekends (too dark here too early) when it's nice and not icy (no studs); hiking/walking; x-country skiing; yoga, core work and strength conditioning. That said, probably at least 50% of my efforts go to "riding" the bike on the trainer.

[wackyjacky1]

Winter? ... what's winter?

Snow, sleet, etc., don't really apply down here. I'll keep on riding.

[Fredwina]

Winter? ... what's winter?




EDIT: Our SoCal crit season starts in January!

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you can get snow in socal I took these in january this year:IT's Lytle Creek Canyon north of Fontana.

[five one]

I marked #2 on the poll, but in reality, I do a combination of several options. Trainer in the garage several mornings a week. We have a weight machine in the garage that I used 2-3 times a week. I/we ride on the road on the weekends when weather permits. During DST, DH and I meet one day a week after work for a flat fast utility sort of ride. Now that we are back to standard time, we're doing a power walk on the track of a local community center instead. Boring, but it's well lit and safe after dark.

I'm a bit skittish about riding in the rain. I ride mainly country roads with little or no shoulder. The white line is slippery when wet, which puts me farther out into the lane of traffic. After a big rain there is a lot of debris on the roads to dodge around. That said, I'm thinking of getting fenders for my old Bianchi (beater/trainer bike) and giving it a try more often.

Those of you that ride in all sorts of weather in harsher climates have my undying admiration. I am a California weather weenie .

[lph]

I enjoy buying lots of winter gear

[Geonz]

Me2

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

None of the poll options fit me completely.

I won't ride in the rain or on icy roads, but I'll ride all winter when the roads are dry, even if it's 20F degrees out.

I too work at home, so I have the advantage of being able to schedule midday rides during the daylight and then work partly in the evening to make up for it. I really feel for those of you who can't get out in the daylight on weekdays. That must be hard.

If the roads are snowy or icey, I do 5 mile fitness walks that loop through all the pretty streets in my town. I also go snowshoeing on nature conservancy lands nearby if we get 8" of snow or more.
I also just bought a jump rope, which I am currently having fun with in the basement.
If all else fails I can always go to the rink and roller skate!

There's LOTS to do in the winter.

[7rider]

B, C, and a little bit of D.

[Mr. SR500]

Ride outside if it's dry. Below freezing and wet = bad. Other then the cost of winter gear, not bad, just fewer miles and not as fun. I just bought some Sidi Hydro Gore-Tex Winter Boots, so I have high hopes, as my feet have always been my week spot.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Ride outside if it's dry. Below freezing and wet = bad. Other then the cost of winter gear, not bad, just fewer miles and not as fun. I just bought some Sidi Hydro Gore-Tex Winter Boots, so I have high hopes, as my feet have always been my week spot.

I like riding my bike in the winter with these on, and lots of yummy wool socks:
my boots

[Kimmyt]

skiing, indoor climbing and trail running/road running throughout the winter. Also Masters swim started in September and doesn't end until June so that takes up a few days, and I just started doing that 100 pushup plan.


Pretty much everything but biking and outside climbing still happens!

[Triskeliongirl]

You need more choices. I ride all winter, but NOT in rain, snow or sleet!

Our climate is mild enough that the weather doesn't stop us. Yeh, we need warmer layers, but one can ride year round here. But with early darkness and more rain, outdoor riding hours are reduced. So, I supplement with Coach Troy.

Its funny though, I am still looking forward for it being cold enough to ride in my shebeest windpro jacket and pants! Right now we are in knee and arm warmer mode..........which tend to be pulled off by the end of the ride.

[Susan126]

You're right I do need more choices Triskeliongirl! After reading all the posts I agree. And I should have put another choice in the poll that also says all the above! You gals are hard core in shape athletes! Woooo Hoooooo!