Anyone been brave enough to cycle in this cold snap

[mjr]

Most likely be out with the ice tyres.

Indeed. No bravery required! Well, as long as you can find routes away from the daffodil drivers trying to deal with ice by pressing the accelerator harder

 

[mjr]

Out here in the fens there's nothing to stop the wind, and that easterly is right brutal. It's ok around the house as it's sheltered by trees, but outside the gate, no. Just... no.

What makes me slower in one direction makes me faster in the other!

I'm currently dealing with the windchill by wearing ski gear and army-pattern boots while riding the studded-tyred hybrid.

The main difficulty with the quieter fen roads is remembering where the road edge is and if there is a drain beside it...

 

[mjr]

I did nip to the bank on the fixie yesterday, but no pictures I'm afraid.

A banking hall, or a snow bank?

 

[Reynard]

What makes me slower in one direction makes me faster in the other!

Cold face versus cold arse...

The main difficulty with the quieter fen roads is remembering where the road edge is and if there is a drain beside it...

Tell me about it... Ice, especially black ice, is the big problem here as it's just been so damn wet, especially where it's shaded by the hedgerows... I don't have spiked tyres and ergo don't fancy ending up on the deck.

 

[mjr]

Ice doesn't worry me. Its the behaviour of car drivers in adverse conditions.

Don't worry: they haven't got enough control on this ice to deliberately hit a cyclist(!)

 

[mjr]

Cold face versus cold arse...

I keep most of the first (big glasses, hat, scarf, hood) and all of the last covered while cycling!

 

[flake99please]

Given that it looks like this outside and is currently minus 8, I think I’ll pass on cycling. Lol.

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Get yourself a fat bike. n+1 and all that...

 

[proletaratOne]

I live in buffalo ny , this morning it was -10c

don’t really stop the show for me, wind protection protection is more important to me than heavy clothing...you heat up pretty quick if the wind isn’t hitting exposed skin

hand and ears are the exception to this... I bundle them up
Ice no probs
snow... they plow and salt pretty good here

and I know this is gonna sound stupid but I like the challenge and the odd looks I get from folks

Ok I’m also pretty new around here

what is this turbo you guys are speaking of

 

[proletaratOne]

Given that it looks like this outside and is currently minus 8, I think I’ll pass on cycling. Lol.

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That looks gorgeous btw

 

[FishFright]

I will be tomorrow but onlly 2 x 4 mile journeys for work that I don't get paid to do .. doh

 

[nmfeb70]

Hi,
It's been a pretty cold few days here in the UK. Each day I've thought about venturing out for a ride, but soon changed my mind once I feel how raw it is.
Anybody here been braver than me

Yes, I've continued with my daily seven mile ride up to the frozen lakes near me.
An extra layer, Thinsulate gloves, heat holder socks & a beanie under my helmet are a must. It's quite refreshing to ride on the fast frozen ground after struggling through the treacle-like, rain sodden surface conditions of a week ago. Get out there! (but take care!)

 

[Phil Fouracre]

Been very lucky in central Somerset, cold and bright, out every day :-)

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Another fantastic outing

 

[Drago]

Great to see some of us are still having adventures.

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

what is this turbo you guys are speaking

You really don't know what a turbo is?
https://www.startfitness.co.uk/tacx...2FH3r6e3H3kjBsE8WlEaAp9pEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds