Autumn cycling

[jayonabike]

Just back from a fantastic ride after finishing work today, 53 miles in the autumn sunshine. Best time of the year to be on the bike I think. Wrapped up toastie & warm in a long sleeve top and a wooly hat with a coldish breeze on your face, nothing like it!
Cycling through the countryside there don't seem to be as many cars on the road either. I much prefer it to summer cycling, I find it easier to warm up than cool down on the bike and find autumn cycling more comfortable. I rather enjoy winter cycling too!

 

[Dave 123]

I agree, it was lovely today.

 

[Toulbox]

I'll be out Monday cos I've got to work tonight but these are the best days!

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Yet another lovely Saturday and yet another non-ride due to family stuff

 

[Drago]

I gotta agree entirely. In terms of comfort i rpefer cool or cold weather, and the Autumn countryside views an my commute are a delight. Even in the pishing rain i love to see nature getting on with business.

And frosty snow... bring it on!!!

 

[danger mouse]

Not nice weather here. Absoluteness blew a gale all the way around my 41 miler.
Agree nicer to cycle in cool weather

 

[Accy cyclist]

Low sun, wet leaves, prickly conkers,fading night light, even colder than the "summer" we've just suffered,no TdF or velodrome olympic wins to give inspiration and encouragement ,motorists too dumb to think of putting their side lights on,fireworks, idiots walking in the road dressed as witches and ghouls, other cyclists as dumb as the motorists for not lighting up,seven months away from any decent cycling weather.......Yeah i just love it(!!)

 

[Davehateshills]

Great ride today, my first ride 'clipped in' and what a revelation.... should have done it months ago. I also couldn't decide on shorts or longs so I put them both on to experiment with the 'double padding effect' and it was like sitting in a comfy armchair. Weather was blowing a fair bit but that didn't matter. One of the best 30 miles ever.

 

[Norm]

Low sun, wet leaves, prickly conkers,fading night light, even colder than the "summer" we've just suffered...

With that sort of attitude, I'm sure you can find an excuse not to ride whatever the season.

Had a glorious autumnal ride yesterday. Perfect temperature, wind on my back, 40 miles off road, loads of walkers, hundreds of dogs, couldn't have been better.

 

[Accy cyclist]

With that sort of attitude, I'm sure you can find an excuse not to ride whatever the season.

Had a glorious autumnal ride yesterday. Perfect temperature, wind on my back, 40 miles off road, loads of walkers, hundreds of dogs, couldn't have been better.

Dogs and walkers eh?! I forgot to mention those two!!

 

[Sittingduck]

... idiots walking in the road dressed as witches and ghouls...

How do you know they are not real ones?

 

[jayonabike]

Low sun, wet leaves, prickly conkers,fading night light, even colder than the "summer" we've just suffered,no TdF or velodrome olympic wins to give inspiration and encouragement ,motorists too dumb to think of putting their side lights on,fireworks, idiots walking in the road dressed as witches and ghouls, other cyclists as dumb as the motorists for not lighting up,seven months away from any decent cycling weather.......Yeah i just love it(!!)

Happy soul aren't we!

 

[jayonabike]

Another great morning on the bike. Out early, it was still dark, the moon was very bright and the stars were shining in the clear sky. Great sunrise out in the countryside and it was fantastic watching the Red Kites flying around searching for breakfast. Finding my breakfast was a lot easier and after a quick stop I was back on the bike in the morning sun. Fantastic.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Another great morning on the bike. Out early, it was still dark, the moon was very bright and the stars were shining in the clear sky. Great sunrise out in the countryside and fantastic watching the Red Kites flying around searching for breakfast. Finding my breakfast was a lot easier and after a quick stop I was back on the bike in the morning sun. Fantastic.

Don't even think of getting me started on the subject of Winter(!!!)



This is my favourite film by the way(!)
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Sr2ow_ZH9w

 

[Drago]

Witner is my favourite time of year - me Vs an entire season.

And the season will lose!