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roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
I do more miles commuting (100 a week) than the rest put together.
I'm now totally sorted for absolutely anything on the ride:
- Bike with mudguards
- Top quality light set, plus backups, plus helmet lights just to be sure
- New waterproof for this year - best I've ever had
- Ice spiker tyres for the MTB so I can switch to that and continue regardless of conditions
- Overshoes large enough for my size 50 SPD shoes
- Liner, crab claw and then electrically heated liner gloves as temperatures drop to overcome Reynauds
In the depths of winter, I do almost no miles except the commute, but I didn't miss a single day for weather last winter.
I'm now totally sorted for absolutely anything on the ride:
- Bike with mudguards
- Top quality light set, plus backups, plus helmet lights just to be sure
- New waterproof for this year - best I've ever had
- Ice spiker tyres for the MTB so I can switch to that and continue regardless of conditions
- Overshoes large enough for my size 50 SPD shoes
- Liner, crab claw and then electrically heated liner gloves as temperatures drop to overcome Reynauds
In the depths of winter, I do almost no miles except the commute, but I didn't miss a single day for weather last winter.
DCBassman
Guru
- Location
- The lumpy far South West
Strictly fair weather rider, unless a really neccessary utility ride comes up. Happy to ride in the cold if it's sunny enough.
BurningLegs
Veteran
I rode for about three hours this morning in shorts, full gloves, short sleeved jersey and soft shell jacket.
Was a bit chilly on the way out and a bit warm on the way back so I suppose that’s as much as I could hope for!!
Was a bit chilly on the way out and a bit warm on the way back so I suppose that’s as much as I could hope for!!
Racing roadkill
Guru
I usually don’t let any weather stop me, unless it’s completely ridiculous ( dark and foggy, with risk of ice / snowing ) but there are very few times in the year, in my neck of the woods, where that combination occurs. I’m having a slightly easier year ( relatively speaking ) this year, and I’ll probably only manage 18000 miles in total, this year ( 20-22000 miles has been the norm for the past 10 years or so ). There really is no such thing as the ‘wrong weather’ ( barring the really risky examples I mentioned above ) just the wrong kit. The good old ‘#5 rule’ is very true.
I ride purely for pleasure and excercise so dont do bad weather. Over winter I choose dry bright days for a 10/20/30 miler so maybe twice a month. I top up with the excercise bike.
I can get togged up but my eyes water so much it takes the pleasure out of it.
I can get togged up but my eyes water so much it takes the pleasure out of it.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
If I only rode in decent weather I'd hardly ever ride.
roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
Cycling goggles should solve that?
I wear wrap around.
My tear ducts are blocked. Optician and doctor both say the only cure is an op' to 'drill' down from eyes to nose. Both say its not nice and I should only consider it if critical.
Kajjal
Guru
- Location
- Wheely World
Getting to the time of year I pack the mankini away and put my winter outfit on 
Slick
Guru
Sounds horrible.
roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
Yikes. Consider my inept suggestion withdrawn.
Turdus philomelos
Guru
- Location
- West Lothian
I feel much safer commuting during Scottish, dark winter, mornings. With the lights I use plus reflective gear I know I am so much more visible compared to a bright sunny day.
