How much harder is it cycling in cold weather.

[Drago]

The only thing that seems to affect My journey times are the wind (the weather, not my arse.) Otherwise the passing of the seasons makes no difference.

 

[ayceejay]

I pedal faster in the winter but cover no distance at all.
It is minus 27 including wind chill today and only a nutter (or maybe a nut(ter)less) would go out in than.
Turbo for me.

 

[glenn forger]

Seen that cycle tourist who rode Canada, ayceejay? It's in the touring section. Awesome.

 

[Crankarm]

Ah, yes, but in the cold the bike shrinks, and due to the smaller size is more.aerodynamic and therefore faster.

It's not the only thing that shrinks.

 

[tournut]

My nose runs more. Reminds me: I must wash my left glove....

Finger over hole not runny and blow, then use glove to wipe.lol.

 

[Origamist]

Finger over hole not runny and blow, then use glove to wipe.lol.

If you do it like me, you end up with snotty shoulders. Reminds me: I must wash my jacket...

 

[gavroche]

30mph winds today. Have not been on bike for 3 weeks now because of the weather. Roll on spring! I really think winter slows you down because there is less going out and more wind too.

 

[clid61]

Been in Mallorca for a few days and the extra few degrees do make a difference , particularly on the knee fluids and the general psyche ....

 

[Katherine]

I was out yesterday, early evening, and I only put on one pair of socks, no base layers and thinner gloves. It was so much easier to cycle!

 

[Archie_tect]

I would say it's about..... I<-------------------->I that much harder.