Accy cyclist
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I'm toying with the idea of going out on a club run in the morning. The forecast is for possible rain and sleet and around 4C. 50 odd miles in that!? Mmm, i think i'll sleep on it.
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Is that not the area with the longest ascent or something ?
Yup..Cragg Vale is the longest continual ascent in England. Having said that, a lot of it is less than 3% so it's not a hard climb unless you have a headwind.
Forecast here was for snow this morning. Then the forecast changed to sleet. Actual situation is no snow at all at 600ft where I live. There is a bit on the hills but I guess it starts about 1500ft. Not bad cycling conditions really
Rain and sleet is ok, pedal fast enough and you will keep warm, but snow and ice are a different ball game
I'm sure he pitied you, being stuck in your tin box when he was out doing what he enjoys.I was coming home from school 10 minutes ago and saw this chap riding his bike. It was pouring down and cold. He had what appeared to be like rain proof top but shorts on. I was in my car, dry and warm . I did not envy him at all.
I am sure he wasn't because he looked miserable but each to his own.I'm sure he pitied you, being stuck in your tin box when he was out doing what he enjoys.
I rode into work for a short meeting today and will be riding in again tonight for my proper shift. Cycling is just too much fun to be wasting time driving to work.
All gone by this morning here!View attachment 150523 Snowing tonight so looking like I might be going into hibernation tomorrow. Nothing worse than sliding around busy roads trying to keep out from underneath motorised vehicles that are also sliding around