It's Official........me & cold, miserable weather DO NOT GET ON :(

[Dec66]

I don't either. I recall now why I swopped to running in winter. I did a 25 miler last week and when I turned into the wind I just struggled to keep going and felt chilled for the rest of the day. It needs to be over 10c for me, less is hard and below 5 is just miserable.

I hate running. I used to do a bit, but now I just ache too much for days afterward.

 

[Kajjal]

Went out today for an hour and bitterly cold wind. Will wrap up warmer for my four hour ride tomorrow and just take it easy.

 

[Fab Foodie]

I'll be out as usual training for the WNBR 2016 ....

 

[Justinslow]

I marvel at how the likes of Steve Abraham cycle the miles they do in ALL conditions.
It's usually my hands and feet that feel it, I work outside for a living so can handle the cold. Yes lots of layers, but on a bike it's harder to judge as if you push on a bit you sweat and get cold quick when you do slow up or stop, too little and you get cold anyway.
I use a head scarf under my helmet and a neck warmer, 2 pairs of socks and over shoes, latex gloves inside gloves, which help a little. Best thing to keep warm though for me is to pedal hard!

 

[ianrauk]

I marvel at how the likes of Steve Abraham cycle the miles they do in ALL conditions.
It's usually my hands and feet that feel it, I work outside for a living so can handle the cold. Yes lots of layers, but on a bike it's harder to judge as if you push on a bit you sweat and get cold quick when you do slow up or stop, too little and you get cold anyway.
I use a head scarf under my helmet and a neck warmer, 2 pairs of socks and over shoes, latex gloves inside gloves, which help a little. Best thing to keep warm though for me is to pedal hard!

Having to commute 5 days a week in all weathers over the years, it has helped me with getting used to the very cold. In very cold mornings ie minus zero temps, on top I just wear a base layer and a Nightvision Evo jacket, with Nightvision Winter gloves, lower half, shorts and longs, winter boots or normal shoes and Sealskinz Socks (Sealskinz socks are are excellent for keeping tootsies warm as well as dry). By the time I have got to work I have got a bit of a sweat on. When I first started back on the long cycle commute 10 years back, I was wearing much more.

 

[bikeman66]

Having to commute 5 days a week in all weathers over the years, it has helped me with getting used to the very cold. In very cold mornings ie minus zero temps, On top I just wear a base layer and a Nightvision Evo jacket, with Nightvision Winter gloves, lower half, shorts and longs, winter boots or normal shoes and Sealskinz Socks (Sealskinz socks are are excellent for keeping tootsies warm as well as dry). By the time I have got to work I have got a bit of a sweat on. When I first started back on on the long cycle commute 10 years back, I was wearing much more.

+1 for the Sealskinz socks!! Had a pair of the original Porelle "dry socks" years ago, when mountain biking was my main cycling discipline and have always kept something similar in the armoury. Also, whilst clearing out the loft a few months back, I found my old Buffalo "Big Face" cycling shirt/jacket. Forgot I had it, but soon appreciated it's miracle ability to keep you warm on the coldest of days. It was about £80 when I bought it 20 years ago, so I'm glad I found it again. Never worn anything that surpasses it for performance. As they say "no such thing as bad weather........just the wrong clothing"!

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Can I have some cold, please? Here, apparently, Autumn's been delayed, and the first week of March will give us temperatures in the low to mid-30s. I'm fed up with it.

 

[Justinslow]

Just been watching world superbikes from Phillip Island looks nice!

 

[mjr]

Yes lots of layers, but on a bike it's harder to judge as if you push on a bit you sweat and get cold quick when you do slow up or stop, too little and you get cold anyway.

If you're riding with sufficient time, then either don't "push on a bit" and so don't sweat or wear layers that you can take off and stow in pockets or bags easily. If you go full gas in bad weather, you're more likely to go skating on grimy roads anyway. I don't understand why do many non racers insist on hammering it in poor conditions: save it for good days.

 

[steve50]

Can I have some cold, please? Here, apparently, Autumn's been delayed, and the first week of March will give us temperatures in the low to mid-30s. I'm fed up with it.

How about doing a swap, you're more than welcome to some of this cold weather. My daughter has been telling me how warm it is where she lives (Victoria, Melbourne) but she wouldn't have it any other way.

 

[Dave7]

I hate running. I used to do a bit, but now I just ache too much for days afterward.

I used to enjoy running..........generally 6-8 milers but the occasional 12 miler. Eventually my knees & ligaments told me to stop. I get no such problems with cycling.

 

[ColinJ]

If you're riding with sufficient time, then either don't "push on a bit" and so don't sweat or wear layers that you can take off and stow in pockets or bags easily. If you go full gas in bad weather, you're more likely to go skating on grimy roads anyway. I don't understand why do many non racers insist on hammering it in poor conditions: save it for good days.

The 'good days' are when I want to take my time, enjoying the scenery in the sunshine. When it is cold, wet, windy and grey, I just want to get the ride done ASAP!

The only way that I can avoid the hills round here is to go up and down the busy A646 and/or A6033. If I am on those roads, I don't want to spend hours riding there. I also would prefer to be riding at nearer the speed of the traffic.

Riding briskly when doing climbs to 400 metres makes me sweat. Doing it slowly enough not to sweat would take forever!

 

[cyberknight]

Just got back from taking kids swimming , im off out around 3 pm for an hour hopefully .After 3/4 hour in the pool my hands and feet are still cold .

 

[fossyant]

IT has been cold, but I haven't been anywhere near a bike. The key is to get your kit right to enjoy the winter weather.

 

[Justinslow]

If you're riding with sufficient time, then either don't "push on a bit" and so don't sweat or wear layers that you can take off and stow in pockets or bags easily. If you go full gas in bad weather, you're more likely to go skating on grimy roads anyway. I don't understand why do many non racers insist on hammering it in poor conditions: save it for good days.

I just don't do "slow"
I haven't got the time to spend hours on a bike so to get a decent ride in and cover the miles I need to be doing at least 18 mph. For me it's part of my training for TT's.