The Winter Weather Watch Thread .

itboffin

hondafanatic wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Sorry to spoil the flow BUT who turned out the feking lights?!?

Try pulling your 'Buff' further down your face? It must have slipped. Furnarrr.

That's cold

plapping

Going to be a snowy commute home tonight in Coventry!!

lost_in_thought

UnworthyPapaLazaru wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

I've just ordered a black reflective one - hadn't looked at the wearing guide - they really are trying to think of every option!

'blindfold for kids' party games'

Where did yo get that!? Every one I have seen has some crazy 80's ski jacket design!

t'interweb... www.buyabuff.com

I was also pleased to find one which didn't remind me in any way of the 1980s.

UnworthyPapaLazaru

A whole website dedicated to the buff! Well there you go...

Kind regards

el_presidente

lost_in_thought wrote:

UnworthyPapaLazaru wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

I've just ordered a black reflective one - hadn't looked at the wearing guide - they really are trying to think of every option!

'blindfold for kids' party games'

Where did yo get that!? Every one I have seen has some crazy 80's ski jacket design!

t'interweb... www.buyabuff.com

I was also pleased to find one which didn't remind me in any way of the 1980s.

My missus has one of these: super cool

http://www.buyabuff.com/Original/pages/CAMU%20GREY.htm

Kieran_Burns

I got this one (reflective)

AndyManc

The snow is coming :? , actually , I'm looking forward to some commuting in the snow ... first time I've done it . :roll:

Nick6891

i cycled today in my almost full winter gear for the first time this season and i was actually abit too warm

AndyManc

Today in Manchester we have dense FOG and freezing temps, the same as yesterday. :?

I've just checked out next weeks forecast for the Manchester area.

Temps are staying around freezing all week, SNOW is forecast mid-week, and night time temps (with windchill) are set to plummet to minus -10 C , so, I'll get me gloves out then :roll:

redddraggon

I tried going out for a ride today.

My bottles froze over, my glasses, gloves, tights, helmet grew ice, and my Ergos were growing icicles.

But the thing that made me turned around home was the steep twisty slimy ice covered lanes combined with frozen brakes - having to fall sideways into a patch of grass because I couldn't actually stop as I was hurtling towards a busy(ish) road was the turning point that actually made me decide to go home. 'Twas a shame as the cold wasn't bothering me and was really sunny once I climbed out of the lowing lying fog.

iain_j

I'm looking forward to a day out in the lanes tomorrow. I've just put new batteries in my lights, i'd forgotten how bright they are so i'm looking forward to doing the last couple of hours in the dark. Just trying not to think of the numb fingers and toes, and possibly being invisible in the fog

gb155

AndyManc wrote:

Today in Manchester we have dense FOG and freezing temps, the same as yesterday. :?

I've just checked out next weeks forecast for the Manchester area.

Temps are staying around freezing all week, SNOW is forecast mid-week, and night time temps (with windchill) are set to plummet to minus -10 C , so, I'll get me gloves out then :roll:

MTFU mate, I have been riding fingerless today, But then its so cold I lost the feeling in my fingers, AHHHHHH NOW I understand.

BEEB says snow from Monday onwards now mate, Its gonna be fun

I lost the back end on Hyde Road yesterday under hard braking, I got scared lol

AndyManc

I've got to be in work before 6am all next week :? , I suppose there will be fewer cars to slide into me then. :roll:


Stuff to buy tomorrow ............. defo these, they are great .

http://www.patra.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=166&C1=2&C2=0&C3=32


This looks interesting ... but maybe not .



This has many ... *cough* .. purposes ..........




and defo this .............

ansbaradigeidfran

I left the house to go to work only to find my car frosted over. So I opened the boot and took my bike out. Freezing fog on the way home this evening, tomorrow morning's commute should be fun...

AndyManc

ansbaradigeidfran wrote:

I left the house to go to work only to find my car frosted over. So I opened the boot and took my bike out. ...

Don't they have warm water in wales ?

ansbaradigeidfran

AndyManc wrote:

ansbaradigeidfran wrote:

I left the house to go to work only to find my car frosted over. So I opened the boot and took my bike out. ...

Don't they have warm water in wales ?

Yeah, last night was the first frost I've spotted this year. The mountains regularly get dusted with snow, but being so coastal here, we get it really mild.

Growing up in Llangefni (centre of Anglesey) my school only closed due to snow once. For some reason, David Hughes Comprehensive (in coastal Menai Bridge) would close once or twice a year. Very unfair. :x

AndyManc

minus 2 C at present and it's just started SNOWING in Manchester :shock:





:roll:

AndyManc

....................SEVERE WEATHER FORECAST..........................

There's been a severe weather forecast for the Manchester(north west +Scotland) area for tomorrows rush hour.

Snow,sleet , rain + subzero temps resulting in severe problems with ICE.

If you don't have to cycle tomorrow morning .... DONT



.

ansbaradigeidfran

And that snow and nasty weather's due to continue going south for Wednesday. Could stretch from Cardiganshire to Cambridgeshire.

Looks like it'll bypass North Wales though, so I'll keep on pedalling...

fossyant

We'll see what the weather brings tonight - if it stays dry'll ride.


Today's bike commute failed in minus 6 in Sth Manchester - the blooming freewheel froze whilst wheeling the bike to the main road - permanently locked in freewheel mode......had left it outside for 45 mins before setting off. Freehub has been removed, greased and refitted tonight !

ansbaradigeidfran

ansbaradigeidfran wrote:

AndyManc wrote:

ansbaradigeidfran wrote:

I left the house to go to work only to find my car frosted over. So I opened the boot and took my bike out. ...

Don't they have warm water in wales ?

Yeah, last night was the first frost I've spotted this year. The mountains regularly get dusted with snow, but being so coastal here, we get it really mild.

Growing up in Llangefni (centre of Anglesey) my school only closed due to snow once. For some reason, David Hughes Comprehensive (in coastal Menai Bridge) would close once or twice a year. Very unfair. :x

Eurgh, I've just realised that you said 'warm water', not 'warm weather'. Silly me.

mattybain

Got up at 6.45 for my 15 mile commute (Prestwich -> Cheadle) , took one look at the snow ,e-mailled the boss and went straight back to bed!! I think I will be working from home today.

Lucky I have such a good boss and such good remote access

artaxerxes

The streets of London were strangely empty of cycle commuters this morning. Surprising because it was great cycling weather albeit a bit chilly.

Nick6891

haha yep snow this morning

very very slippery though but the gritters have done a good job keeping the roads quite clear

fonty1978

I live in the Manchester area and neglected to ride in this morning, still took an hour to drive 6 miles though :evil:

And it's still snowing..

barry_kellett99

I fell off on the last couple of hundred yards of the commute between where i shower and get to work.

Had to take a detour down a side street and forgot about the ice. WHAM!

mattybain

barry_kellett99 wrote:

I fell off on the last couple of hundred yards of the commute between where i shower and get to work.

Had to take a detour down a side street and forgot about the ice. WHAM!

Ouch, I hate ice my road bike just cant handle it!! time to invest in a new winter bike me thinks.

Thats the thing that put me off the most, there is no Shower at our work and on days like these you get coated in gritty crap. There are days when a Truckers shower just isnt enough.

biondino

Matty, NO bike can handle the ice, save your money!

rhext

biondino wrote:

Matty, NO bike can handle the ice, save your money!

Come on biondino, can't you recognise an excuse for a new bike when you see it! Poor chap will be showing this thread to his other half in justification for an early christmas present, and then you chime in with facts and ruin it for him.

fossyant

I backed out - got in the car - snow covering the roads where I live, main roads didn't look too clever - lots of ice and slush.

Weather has improved though - some snow showers, but not sticking at work - damp.

Forecast to freeze again tonight with further snow, and into Thursday.