Does anyone else miss winter biking?

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You live in Michigan and don't have a winter bike?? Get yerself an old beat up mountain bike and some studded tires already! You do not need a fancy cross bike--just a winter bike. I may even send you my studded tires (we'll have to discuss that in private).

Heh. I was eyeballing some used ones on eBay, but hubby put the kibosh on that, since we just bought a 'spensive tandem. That can take cross tires, too, but 90% of the time we can't both go ride and I gotta go solo, due to the rugrat.

[tulip]

Since you can't ride the tandem, sell it and get a winter bike. Or XC skis. That's what I would do if I lived in a snowy place. XC skis, a studded tire mountain bike, and snowshoes.

Okay, so maybe I'm a little nostalgic for winter. I've been collecting my winter supply of kindling for my wood stove, but I haven't gotten any firewood yet. Soon.

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The XC skis are the likeliest option. I actually have skis, but outgrew the boots after pregnancy (they were already a hair small, but that really messed up my feet). They have rusted old 3-peg bindings, so those would need replacement, too. But the gals I ride with on Tues. nights XC ski on Friday nights all Winter, so that would be extra fun with that group of ladies.

[ny biker]

Cold air hurts my lungs when I ride. Besides I usually get pretty burnt out by the time cold weather arrives. So I switch to different activities in the winter, although I will go out for a weekend ride if temps go above 50F. Of course if it's that warm, there are swarms of clueless people out there with me...

[soprano]

It is currently 99 degrees out. Day before yesterday it was 105. Damn, do I want winter to hurry up and get here! It's the nice season in these parts.

Lately the bike racks have just been empty. It's too hot.

[shootingstar]

Hmmm... I only like winter cycling in our area ..when no rain and no black ice.

Cold rain while cycling is nothing to miss and feels worse than soft flurries on a mild winter day.

[NbyNW]

Cold air hurts my lungs when I ride.

Me too. That's why I bought a trainer when we were still getting snow in May.

[sarahkonamojo]

Depends on the winter.

Sarah

[lph]

Oh, riding in to work on a dry, clear morning, just below freezing, feeling your whole body warm up and start working, but not getting overheated, watching those gorgeous pre-dawn pastel colours... is wonderful!

I don't miss winter as such, but it definitely has great points.

[JennK13]

Depends on the winter.

Sarah

spoken like a true Coloradoan!!
and I must agree - or even more so, depends on the day....

[crazycanuck]

I think it's just about spring down this way & have to say the "winter" in Perth has been marvelous. It's been a bit nippy at times in the mornings (ok 3C isn't that cold ) but it warms up quickly enough so it's all ok.

We're a bit low on total rainfall

Ahhhh

[katluvr]

I miss SPRING riding. Or Fall. Just very hot right now. Hate riding in the cold, I too have a trainer, us it winter & summer when weather is at its extremes. Yes, I am a fair weather cyclist.
K

[blackhillsbiker]

I was just thinking how much I miss winter biking on my way home tonight. Hot, sweaty, too many kids/dogs/packs of tourists on the paths. I love the quiet, I love merino wool, biking by the light of my headlight...

Deb