Anyone braving the cold today ?

[Heltor Chasca]

School run on foot today (4km one way) I didnt have my ice tyres on. We got half way down into the valley and the school sent a text to turn us around. I’ll go and get the sledge out the loft then.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

School run on foot today (4km one way) I didnt have my ice tyres on. We got half way down into the alley and the school sent a text to turn us around. I’ll go and get the sledge out the loft then.

We got a text message at 6:30 AM to tell us the school’s closed. Can’t fault them for letting us know in plenty of time. My wife was annoyed though as the text arriving woke her up.

 

[mjr]

My wife was annoyed though as the text arriving woke her up.

It's been years since I saw a phone without a mute mode.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

It's been years since I saw a phone without a mute mode.

She turned the scheduled mute off a week ago when our son had a sleepover at his friend’s house (it was his first sleepover and my wife panics about the kids), and forgot to turn it back on.

 

[mjr]

She turned the scheduled mute off a week ago when our son had a sleepover at his friend’s house (it was his first sleepover and my wife panics about the kids), and forgot to turn it back on.

User error: replace user and try again.

 

[pjd57]

I don't think I can even get to the shed , never mind get a bike out.
About 2 feet of snow here in Summerston , G23.

 

[BianchiVirgin]

Similar here, about 40cm of snow and a cold wind that would slice steel.

 

[Sixmile]

I battled through the cold the last few days but the wind on the way home last night was enough for me. It has strengthened this morning to around 40mph gusts so needless to say, it was a rest day for the legs and took the car to work.

 

[Alan O]

I braved the -2 deg and 40mph winds this morning... for the 10 minute walk to the gym, where it's lovely and warm

 

[lazybloke]

Went for a little spin yesterday after a day of alternating sun and light snow. The garmin eventually 'acclimatised' to read below minus 6. BRRRRRR!
Offroad paths were a mixture of mud, hoggin and similar - no problems with grip. Roads were a little dicey.

Warm weather next week? Clearance sales of gloves and spiked tyres? Might stock up so I'm well prepared for the next cold snap (about 8 years time).

 

[Racing roadkill]

21 miles on the Hybrid today.

It focused the mind somewhat.

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Just a short jaunt round the village and up Lyth Hill. Ride write up here if anyone is interested. It's been a tad snowy in Shropshire.

 

[HLaB]

This guy is braving it :-)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-sco...an-trying-to-cycle-from-scotland-to-brighton#

 

[Domus]

Wet and wild with added ice patches.
Drop Off Café in Edenfield for light lunch then back home for hot shower and thaw out. A short 30k, but better than a poke in the eye..… or is it.

 

[pjd57]

Trip to the football yesterday.
Main roads through Glasgow were ok.
Few slushy bits but nothing too serious.
Any bits of cycle lane I passed had been used as a convenient place to shovel snow onto.
Slow and steady only added about 5 mins onto my normal 37/38 minutes each way.