Weather

[gavroche]

I am trying hard not to be a fair weather cyclist ..

I am quite happy to be a fair weather cyclist. You only live once and I intend to make it last a long time so no need to take unnecessary risks.

 

[Katherine]

You need to dress for the weather so you don't get cold or wet.

 

[simon.r]

I'll do wet, I'll do cold...but not 25mph+ winds

 

[Mo1959]

Personally I think anyone that cycles in wind like it is here is off their trolley

Was bad enough trying to walk the dog in it.

 

[Dibdib]

So far this winter I'm trying to HTFU a bit and get out regardless of the cold and wet, but after looking at the forecast last night and this morning I decided that 30mph winds, mostly across my intended route, was where I drew the line. Toughing it out is one thing but I don't fancy getting a gust throwing me into a tree, or oncoming traffic, or worse.

 

[ianrauk]

There's always another (better) day to go cycling.

 

[dr snuggles]

I do everything but strong wind and bad ice. Unless the wind dies down I won't be out at all this weekend.

 

[raleighnut]

I wouldn't even fancy taking the trike out in this wind, it was skittling wheelie bins up the road yesterday.

 

[sarahale]

Almost came off this morning as a sideways gust caught me on top of a bridge. But I have to commute by bike. I have a huge scar on my thigh from a tree branch impaling me on a windy day, be wary of things falling from above to!

 

[Mo1959]

Now snowing here to go with the wind.....should be an interesting dog walk after lunch.

 

[mustang1]

Conversation:

Dude: wow you rode in the rain today?
Me: are you calling me stupid?

Yes its probably silly to ride in heavy rain but I (and many here) have done it and continue. Whether we we are dumb or just determined, i don't know. But rain doesn't stop me and I think you should have another go.

Just wear the right gear.

 

[Roadhump]

Yes, and for most of the coming week, with a much stronger storm due on Thursday

http://www.xcweather.co.uk/forecast/liverpool <-- centred on Liverpool, change to see your area.

Looks like the worst will be Wednesday afternoon / evening into Thursday morning.

I'm with the stay off the bike unless it's absolutely necessary crowd. Don't mind cold or a bit of rain but this strength of wind is too dangerous for my liking.

 

[gavgav]

Way too dangerous to be out. Putting my life at risk isn't high on my list of priorities for the new year!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

I decided it was too windy to ride today, so I've cleaned the bikes, changed the pads on the road bike which I should have done three months ago and changed the punctured tube on the commuter. Now going to drink lots of tea and either watch some football or more than likely fall asleep in the bath listening to the football.

 

[Pale Rider]

I don't fancy going out in the car, let alone on the bike.