Quote Originally Posted by indysteel View Post
Well, it sounds like your back, and not the weather, should be the real issue. I'd focus on whether you should ride at all until your back feels better.

I don't mind riding outside in the cold if the sun is out or mostly out and the wind isn't crazy. But I also have other activities--running, yoga, hiking--that I enjoy in the winter, so I don't struggle all that much with the ride inside/ride outside dilemma. I like the change of pace and activity that fall and winter bring. For every season, turn, turn, turn.....
Yeah, I don't think road riding will anger my back. I won't go out on my mountain bike on days when it's bothering me...plus I really don't like doing that alone. I am too fall-prone and don't like the thought of crashing and being unable to get help.

In the Winter I have far less issue getting out for runs. It has to be really nasty out before I will second-think a run. Even if it's <0 I will usually try to do at least 2-3 miles for some hardcore points.

Now the sun is trying to come out, but it's sorta teasing...temps are up to 44, though. Hrmmm...?