How low can you go (cycling temp).

[HLaB]

Depends for me. For instance has it been wet the night before or the route. In the Edinburgh -6deg was my supposed limit below that grit really isn't effective. I did apparently cycle home in -13deg Down here though roads are less well treated and I think I'd be a wee bit more cautious; it seldomly gets too cold anyway about -3 or -4 deg I think is all I've recorded.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Has anyone tested carbon fibre at eg minus 10 ?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've commuted when its been below -10, I've commuted when skates would have been a better option, I've commuted when even the drivers have been struggling in the snow, I've done Sunday rides in similar temperatures and conditions as I've commuted in.

 

[ayceejay]

Has anyone tested carbon fibre at eg minus 10 ?

If you put your tongue on a steel frame at this temperature it will stick, with a carbon frame this doesn't happen = a plus I would say.

 

[mattobrien]

Garmin said it was 2 degrees today, the temperature was fine, the rain was less pleasant...

 

[400bhp]

I'll cycle in whatever temperature, so long as there isn't ice. The outside temp makes no difference with the right clothing.

I've had water bottles freeze before.

 

[xxDarkRiderxx]

Started at +7 during the Etap and the first climb, the temp dropped to -5 but the wind-chill rain and sleet made it feel life minus 10-15 had to abandon and nearly died. After my Chemo and 2 bone marrow transplants I think I wouldn't cycle in anything less than +5 now... I know I am a woose.

 

[Massivecompacthalo]

Started at +7 during the Etap and the first climb, the temp dropped to -5 but the wind-chill rain and sleet made it feel life minus 10-15 had to abandon and nearly died. After my Chemo and 2 bone marrow transplants I think I wouldn't cycle in anything less than +5 now... I know I am a woose.

No shame in that. Don't suppose many have been thru chemo and transplants and attempted the Etape! Hero.

 

[Dave 123]

About 4 years ago it was -15 here one Saturday afternoon. Bone hard cold and totally dry, so no ice either.
I went out for a ride, all wrapped up like toast! My plan was to stop in Cambridge for a brew but I was so wrapped up that I was sweating buckets, so I didn't stop at all for fear of cooling, then getting cold and wet on the inside.

 

[G3CWI]

Has anyone tested carbon fibre at eg minus 10 ?

Airbus have.

 

[classic33]

If you put your tongue on a steel frame at this temperature it will stick, with a carbon frame this doesn't happen = a plus I would say.

Something you're not saying?

 

[andyoxon]

-5C back in January on a 40min commute. Dry, sunny, no ice - was great.

 

[Jenkins]

Plenty of sub zero commutes and fun rides over the past few years, usually on a wide tyred hybrid or MTB - just take it easy and dress appropriately. I try and stay away from areas where I know ice forms.

 

[rdfcyclist]

If my memory serves me correctly I think I have cycled in minus numbers in shorts. I like cycling in the snow because I'm usually just fast as most drivers and it's nice to have a level playing field.

 

[ayceejay]

Something you're not saying?

OK you got me. Your tongue will eventually come unstuck.