Commuting in cold weather

[Wester]

As the weather has turned colder in the London area over the last week I do not know is it just me but I find my commute tougher going in cold weather than warm weather

Your views on the subject

 

[vickster]

Yes, normal. And all the idiots are out on the roads. One almost splatted me this morning. And a couple more just now driving into direct sunlight when I was far side of the road in a contraflow bike lane. And I got abuse for waving them across

London area forecast actually looks pretty good for the next week on the plus side

 

[wisdom]

I personally like cold crisp mornings. I commute to work at just after 0600.Good lights are essential as is the correct clothing.Clothing needent be expensive.
I use an Altura night vision jacket and good layers underneath.A buff is essential as are good gloves.

 

[mjr]

Yes, normal. And all the idiots are out on the roads.

I think the idiots were out on the roads anyway, but some of the idiots on bikes have started driving again now it's getting slightly cooler and that's a very bad thing.

As the weather has turned colder in the London area over the last week I do not know is it just me but I find my commute tougher going in cold weather than warm weather

Your views on the subject

I agree. The cold north wind here is particularly difficult. I can basically give up most hope of getting places faster than my average now until spring

 

[Drago]

I prefer the cold when exercising.

 

[wisdom]

Forgot to add.
It's tougher due to weather conditions.We usually get high winds and a lot of rain on the coast.I just ride to the conditions and enjoy the ride 95% of the time.

 

[MichaelW2]

I feel the cold more thanmost but cold does not stop me riding. Just wear appropriate clothing. It is never too cold to ski is it?

 

[Randombiker9]

As the weather has turned colder in the London area over the last week I do not know is it just me but I find my commute tougher going in cold weather than warm weather

Your views on the subject

Have you tried wearing gloves and thicker socks? because if not why don't you try that?. when ever I go out cycling I always wear my gloves and that keeps my hands warm. Also if you wear thicker socks it will keep your feet warm
like @MichaelW2 Said just wear appropriate chlohthe for the weather when whenever I go out I always check BBC weather and dress appropriately according to the weather forecast.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

I actually sweat just a tad less when it's cold
So always welcome
Plus you get all comments at work about commuting in the cold, people must think it's like you have just crossed Siberia!

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

I'm with everyone preferring the colder weather normally takes me 45 minutes to get to work when it's warm regardless of what I wear I'm a sweaty mess!

 

[Drago]

Us real men have less surface area in relation to our volume, so struggle to shed sufficient heat in the warm weather. However, in the cooler weather I become a raging powerhouse of muscle and great looks.

 

[ianrauk]

Cold in London in the past week? Get outta here. Its still ss shirt weather.

 

[Bazzer]

I prefer the colder weather for commuting, as I don't arrive at work so sweaty.
Balancing your clothing can make or break a ride. IME a buff makes a massive difference to how your face/head/neck feels in cool air. A small selection of gloves to choose from helps pick the right gloves for the cold you feel. And some overshoes takes the chill off your toes.

 

[mjr]

Us real men have less surface area in relation to our volume, so struggle to shed sufficient heat in the warm weather. However, in the cooler weather I become a raging powerhouse of muscle and great looks.

Sure that's not just how it feels with brandy in the drinks bottle?

 

[GrahamS]

Totally forget to drink when it's cooler. Carry a bottle of water 22 miles to work, and the same water 22 miles back.