Winter cycling

[Drago]

You don’t want to exacerbate any issues, by deliberately adding anything in which crap can get jammed though, that’s my point.
In the winter, with poor light conditions, fog etc, hitting that crap becomes a nailed on cert

As aforementioned, the tail end of mudguard is no more dangerous than the rear of a fork crown. You're not exacerbating anything - the risk is already present.

 

[Stompier]

Whilst the breakaway tabs are breaking away, the wheel locks, it only has to be for a fraction of a second, for the bike to get pinged in front of a vehicle approaching on the other side of the road, I’ve seen it, it’s not a good look. If you want to try it, be my guest, I wouldn’t recommend it though.

I still don't see it. Presumably you also feel the same way about close-tolerance race frames? I've had stones and other stuff caught between the wheel and the seat tube on numerous occasions - but nothing more serious than an annoying buzzing noise has ever been the consequence.

 

[cyberknight]

I've scraped a lad off the tarmac who had a nasty off when his tyre picked up a stick, a mere twig, and rammed it neatly into the rear of the fork crown, and caused him to lose control at speed and auger the ground badly. I was pleased, cos no other vehicles were involved so no paperwork.

Anyway, point being that the rear end of a mudguard is no more dangerous an obstruction to debris than the rear of the fork crown. The only way of preventing it is to use your eyes and watch where you're blummen well riding ....or remove your forks and wheelie everywhere.

when i had my off i think it was something that jammed the wheel like this .
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/rider-down-me.219753/

 

[Racing roadkill]

As aforementioned, the tail end of mudguard is no more dangerous than the rear of a fork crown. You're not exacerbating anything - the risk is already present.

And you double the risk, by adding a mudguard. It’s a bit like walking into a lions den, then punching the biggest one in the face.

 

[Ian H]

And you double the risk, by adding a mudguard. It’s a bit like walking into a lions den, then punching the biggest one in the face.

As similes go, that isn't one.
But it's daft enough to be amusing.

 

[Racing roadkill]

when i had my off i think it was something that jammed the wheel like this .
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/rider-down-me.219753/

And how quickly did it go tits? Pretty quickly would be my guess.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

When you open a thread already knowing it contains absolute bolleaux.. Mudguards are great

 

[dodgy]

I still haven't seen anything in this thread that tells me what 'hugger' guards are compared to other mudguards.

 

[Stompier]

I still haven't seen anything in this thread that tells me what 'hugger' guards are compared to other mudguards.

They're killers - that's what they are..

 

[Ian H]

I still haven't seen anything in this thread that tells me what 'hugger' guards are compared to other mudguards.

I think proper mudguards are intended, such as these.

 

[cyberknight]

And how quickly did it go tits? Pretty quickly would be my guess.

i was doing low speed but was over the bars before i knew what was happening

 

[Globalti]

So far this winter I've been riding mainly solo so haven't bothered with mudguards but have used an ass-saver that I got in a goody bag and it works pretty well.

Out today but I worry about riding into a low sun on wet roads as drivers coming up behind me won't see me if their windscreens are obscured by moisture or plasticiser film. Got back with the tights stained white with salt so gave the poor bike a nice wash down with hot soapy water to remove the salt.

Met a small group from Chorley out with a rider's son aged about 14. Nice guys. One was called Ben.

 

[PaulSB]

Met a small group from Chorley out with a rider's son aged about 14. Nice guys. One was called Ben.

Chorley CC or just from the area?

 

[Globalti]

Chorley CC I guess. Nice jersey with flouro green sleeves and Chorley across the chest on a white band.

 

[boydj]

Overshoes / toe covers, winter jacket that's thermal and waterproof, decent gloves, skull cap would be my suggestions.

Have a look here as well for the same question earlier this week: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/winter-clothing.23332

Just about covers it. An extra thin layer or two under a good jacket is a good idea. I've been known to wrap foil round my shoes before putting on the overshoes when it's below zero, and use silk liner gloves under the good heavy gloves. Don't have gloves or shoes too tight to allow the circulation to work well. If you're out in bad weather or conditions change for the worse, it's always good to have bail-out options too in case of problems when you're choosing your routes.