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  1. #1
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    Feb 2005
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    I've done this in little bits and pieces.... 2-4 days at a time. I like doing "easy" or recovery level stuff so much that quite frankly, I could get in the habit of it all of the time and I don't want that to happen. I have no issues taking 2 days off a week, but, extended periods off, unless I am traveling, make it very hard for me to ramp up again.
    Just came home from a killer step and weights class. I used to do this stuff all of the time and I need to do more to mix it up. I just hate being indoors.
    Please, let it snow!
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  2. #2
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    Mar 2012
    Location
    Saskatoon, Sask.
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    I've been on the trainer once this week, for just 30 minutes. Since I haven't been on a bike at all for almost 4 weeks for various reasons, it was uncomfortable.
    I've put the studded tires on my commuter, but can't get motivated to actually ride it. For some reason, walking the 4.5 k to work seems like less hassle, even if it does take longer. It's more exercise, certainly. Actually, if you add the time I'd have to shower after riding in - I can't avoid sweating on winter rides no matter how carefully I choose the clothing - it probably doesn't take that much longer.
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  3. #3
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    Feb 2005
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    Sitting here deciding whether to go on the group ride or the group hike. It may be my last chance for an outdoor ride for awhile, acording to the weather forecast. No studded tires here.
    I feel motivated to ride until I actually have to get dressed for it.
    OK, I have 5 minutes tod ecide.
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  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Western Canada-prairies, mountain & ocean
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    I don't "train" myself on a defined thing in the winter: I just try to go cycling no matter how short if there's not much ice/snow. But we got a snow dump and some ice after a snowstorm 2 days ago. So for me, it's trying to eat healthier/less. Not sure about latter.

    One thing for certain, I'm surprised at myself that I have become a bit more acclimatized to colder winter temperatures here after moving here 3 yrs. ago. I found it waaaaaay too cold when I first relocated from Vancouver. I never thought I would ever want to walk around when it's -19 to - 25 degree C in the snow for half an hr. when I'm @54 yrs. But I actually like doing it now...but not for over an hr. unless I've consciously dressed up warm and am snowshoeing.
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