The "real" challenge with winter commuting...

[ianrauk]

They arent as good as this one. Maybe I will try and convert everyone here to a supercharged exhaust fume breathing petrol drinker and rename this forum CarChat.

You've got 2 hope's and one of those is dead.

 

[MisterStan]

I have noticed though, we have another cyclist on my road ! Just moved in, lives over the road, and he cycles to work with a road bike and full kit. Yay.

This could be the start of something beautiful....

 

[lonewalker]

You will find me on route from bradford to leeds every day what ever the weather apart from fridays that my only car day

 

[Frood42]

is not the dark, nor is it the cold. I cant even really complain about the wet.
No, the real problem is, that the only riders left commuting at this time of the year are all full on super fit, dedicated and driven types...like you lot.

Are you sure?

I don't consider myself to be super fit in any sense

Although I do track my rides on Strava

Avg 12mph at the moment
http://app.strava.com/activities/97243287

There are still a few folks out and about as well, although I do leave quite early, so I miss the madcap rush into Central London. I also leave quite late.

Saw a rather attractive woman on a white road bike the other night, could have stayed behind her for miles (along Cable Street/CS3).
.

 

[jonny jeez]

They arent as good as this one. Maybe I will try and convert everyone here to a supercharged exhaust fume breathing petrol drinker and rename this forum CarChat.

Maybe you should mention that idea to @Shaun

 

[fossyant]

I dont commute through winter anymore, I have a car.

OMFG! Did I just say that? I'll get me coat...

Big girls blouse !

Nothing better than cycling in winter. Yes it's better in summer, but it always makes you feel smug. It also earns lots of kudos with colleagues who think you are some super hero (we aren't).

Think of all those quality miles you are now not doing ? You'll have less bike money ?

 

[jonny jeez]

Are you sure?

I don't consider myself to be super fit in any sense

Although I do track my rides on Strava

Avg 12mph at the moment
http://app.strava.com/activities/97243287

There are still a few folks out and about as well, although I do leave quite early, so I miss the madcap rush into Central London. I also leave quite late.

Saw a rather attractive woman on a white road bike last night, could have stayed behind her for miles
.

I was sure last night, It was a great ride and it all came together well, i thought I was flying to be honest, right up until the chap on my right rode past me one handed...followed by about 3 other riders.

 

[fossyant]

This could be the start of something beautiful....

The other 'neighbour' thought about starting cycling a few years back. Realised he had dodgy knees and gave up !

 

[jonny jeez]

Nothing better than cycling in winter. Yes it's better in summer,

er...

 

[Pat "5mph"]

No, the real problem is, that the only riders left commuting at this time of the year are all full on super fit, dedicated and driven types...like you lot.

...which means, you are all SO BLOODY FAST!!

Wot, where, who? Fast, me?
This is my third winter commuting, with pride, at 5mph

 

[compo]

I love the winter for my cycling. All the fair weather boys hibernate and leave room in the cafe's for us proper hard cyclists.

 

[cyberknight]

Still the same old in the bike sheds at work and i have been saying morning to a new commuter who i see most morning when i am on day shift as they carry on along the road where i turn off to get on the A 38 cyclepath .
The fact that its a female has nothing to do with it although.........
1, im old enough to be her dad i reckon
2, Mrs CK would have my guts for garters

 

[jonny jeez]

[QUOTE 2792442, member: 30090"]With all due respect the OP is wrong or is missing something. I commute on a bike in the Winter because it is the fastest most pragmatic mode of transport for getting somewhere.[/quote]
I think it may be you that's missing something here @User30090

 

[Beebo]

What i hate about winter cycling is the faff of getting dressed, and the dark, it just isn't as relaxing in the dark.
My route is still full of cyclists from greenwich into town. Some fast, some slow, i do find that there are far more racers on the ride home than in the mornings. Not sure why.

 

[ClaireSaud]

I don't see any other commuters either. I must admit that it does make me feel hard core, especially when my work colleagues tell me I should stop commuting now that it is cold and dark!
I love the dark mornings and nights - no-one can see my war face (or runny nose) when I'm pushing myself to the limit