Which Nutters cycled in then......?

[Crankarm]

A big bowl of porridge tomorrow morning for breaky. Socks (x3 pairs Endura - 2 thin, 1 thick Thermosock) thick Trek fleece gloves, neck fleece (x2) and heavy Thinsulate fleece hat in the oven at 50C so nice and warm...............when I put them on just before I go out the door and Endura MT500 over shoes plus wind and water proof glove liners over fleece gloves. As for the rest 2 base layers and Alpine dry flow jersey then Altura cycling jacket. Endura winter tights, very warm indeed. Smear of Vaseline Petroleum jelly on the lips, nose, around the eyes and forehead, then ready to ride .......

 

[Bay Runner]

I have been working over the holiday period and not used the car, with the hills around it a safer bet on the bike.

Weather not too bad here, a little snow, temps down around -1 -4 at night and sunny days +2 +3

The main roads have been treated, but the cylce path around the bay where the sun dosn't reach is still iced up, not doing that in the dark!!!

I had some new base layer tops for crimbo nice and warm and keeps me nice and dry, a silk balaclava aswell (keeps my years nice and warm)

Think we may get some more snow over the next few days

 

[redflightuk]

Just finished my big bowl of porridge and about to head out on the first part of my commute. Yesterday i went the offroad route, wasn't too bad only a few rutted bits but worth it to avoid the ice covered lanes.

 

[Vikeonabike]

A big bowl of porridge tomorrow morning for breaky. Socks (x3 pairs Endura - 2 thin, 1 thick Thermosock) thick Trek fleece gloves, neck fleece (x2) and heavy Thinsulate fleece hat in the oven at 50C so nice and warm...............when I put them on just before I go out the door and Endura MT500 over shoes plus wind and water proof glove liners over fleece gloves. As for the rest 2 base layers and Alpine dry flow jersey then Altura cycling jacket. Endura winter tights, very warm indeed. Smear of Vaseline Petroleum jelly on the lips, nose, around the eyes and forehead, then ready to ride .......

By Odins hairy beard Crank, do you feel the cold?
One pair of socks, Endura over shoes, Bib tights and shorts, Thermal Long Sleeve Vest, Windproof Jacket, merino baa baa skull cap and a pair of Tuff Mitts is all I have needed up to now or I over heat.

 

[gazmercer]

It looks like I'm cycling home in about 3 inches of snow later. Might be more by the time I leave. Should be fun !!

 

[levad]

Warmer ride in today, only -2 or -3. Had a moment on the sheet ice that has now become rutted, the back wheel slid sideways and I am using studded tyres

 

[beanzontoast]

Warmer ride in today, only -2 or -3. Had a moment on the sheet ice that has now become rutted, the back wheel slid sideways and I am using studded tyres

See - this is what technology does... lulls you into a false sense of security, then bites you!

 

[dan_bo]

Supposed to drive down to london today Yeah right. Took me 45 minutes to drive 200 yards and back which involved digging the car out.


Someone put the bacon on.

 

[beanzontoast]

Supposed to drive down to london today Yeah right. Took me 45 minutes to drive 200 yards and back which involved digging the car out.


Someone put the bacon on.

These last 2 days have been a real test of my willpower - I normally bike past (without stopping) the place in town that makes the lovely bacon baps. Now I have to walk past after my bus journey. The smell lingers even longer... so much harder to resist!

 

[BrumJim]

Quite toasty this morning. Well, relatively speaking. Another good ride.

Sub-zero means fighting the cars on the main Birmingham roads and Circuses, instead of dogs and geese on the canal tow-paths and off-road cycle routes. Makes the commute quicker, I think, but more of a cardio work-out than a muscle test.

 

[upsidedown]

The ice is lingering in the lanes around Solihull, drivers seem to be pretty aware and cautious though.

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

Well, I'm in the office today.

Hardly any bugger else is. Quite a nuice ride in but a bit slow, mainly due to constantly stopping to clear goggles.

 

[MickL]

Thought it was a little warmer today, -1. Was kind to my bike last night and brought it in the little hallway I have at the back of my house. Dudley hasn't seen any snow over night but as I was leaving it was trying and Telford has had snow but not much and its snowing now, still a nice ride this morning.

 

[Downward]

Thought it was a little warmer today, -1. Was kind to my bike last night and brought it in the little hallway I have at the back of my house. Dudley hasn't seen any snow over night but as I was leaving it was trying and Telford has had snow but not much and its snowing now, still a nice ride this morning.

Settling now in Halesowen in the space of about 5 minutes

 

[Chamfus Flange]

Cold here but the roads are fine. Little or no precipitation and only a little frost. -5 first thing and although I am planning a trip on the bike it wan't be until this afternoon.