Cycling on Christmas Day ?

[Smudge]

For christmas dinner.

No, for a few beers.

 

[numbnuts]

On my naturist site we have a similar question each year “will you be naked for Christmas day”

 

[lazybloke]

We usually plan a boxing day walk, as there never seems to be time (or inclination) on 25th.
Anyway, have got the father-in-law on xmas day, and i'm doing all the cooking. Haven't thought any further than that. I doubt i'd have any opportunity during daylight.

 

[MichaelW2]

I usually get inspired to put on a burst of speed, hit the verge and jump a barbed wire fence. It rarely ends well for me.

 

[fossyant]

Nope, usually busy prepping dinner or just chilling. This year we are hoping for a small lie in - we'll be up before the Teens, but haven't got to arrange a 'big family get together' this year. We've got a quick Nursing Home visit, then are cooking/eating for just 4 of us. Probably out Boxing Day for a spin - not doing sales.

TBH, being off road, getting filthy and the following clean up isn't something I'll be planning for Christmas Day. I did used to go out on Christmas Eve, but the roads were usually a bit busy with last minute shoppers - MTB now, so only the odd drunk to contend with.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

I used to ride to MiL's for Xmas celebrations. That changed when they moved 120 miles away.

 

[rikki]

I used to ride to MiL's for Xmas celebrations. That changed when they moved 120 miles away.

Good excuse to arrive late, or leave early.

 

[Blue Hills]

Good excuse to arrive late, or leave early.

careful - you'll have the 70s police on to you.

 

[Vantage]

I will be this year as I'm on my own. Kids are off to their mums weather permitting, so just me and the doggy.

 

[Milzy]

Yep, weather permitting. I either go on my own and enjoy the low traffic, bus free roads or meet a friend for coffee (unfortunately only Starbucks open but it's bearable once a year ).
Small family, no kids (luckily )
I'll see the family in the afternoon/evening

Who would work Christmas Day in Starbucks? They must be skint.

 

[Stompier]

Who would work Christmas Day in Starbucks? They must be skint.

Because most people only work when they want to, right? Double time means xmas shifts are usually really popular.

 

[triglavsky]

no reason not to if you have the time and weather is allowing.

 

[ColinJ]

I have been out on Christmas Day a few times. The roads do tend to be quieter than usual, but I was surprised that they weren't quieter still. I probably encountered 50-100 cars one Christmas morning.

One year I was rushing to get a ride in before Christmas dinner and didn't have time to clean my bike when I got back. The chain had got covered in salty grit and rusted solid overnight!

 

[vickster]

Because most people only work when they want to, right? Double time means xmas shifts are usually really popular.

Indeed, and for many people Christmas Day is ultimately no different to any other day. Also, working will give people company which they may not otherwise have (or get them away from the family and especially their children )

 

[vickster]

I have been out on Christmas Day a few times. The roads do tend to be quieter than usual, but I was surprised that they weren't quieter still. I probably encountered 50-100 cars one Christmas morning.

One year I was rushing to get a ride in before Christmas dinner and didn't have time to clean my bike when I got back. The chain had got covered in salty grit and rusted solid overnight!

Christmas morning is busy with people going elsewhere. I expect around lunchtime would be quietest. I like it as there are no psycho bus drivers around!