Significant snow forecast for weekend !!

JimmyK
JimmyK Posts: 712
edited December 2009 in Training, fitness and health
Well aint that just damned typical :x it actually stops raining, wind conditions arent too bad ....................and it just has to snow :!:

puh :roll:


Jimmy

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  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I feel your pain. I finally get three weeks off work to train - and look what the weather does!
  • doyler78
    doyler78 Posts: 1,951
    JimmyK wrote:
    Well aint that just damned typical :x it actually stops raining, wind conditions arent too bad ....................and it just has to snow :!:

    puh :roll:


    Jimmy

    Where did you get that info from?

    Can't find anything on it on the BBC or uk.weather.com for any significant snow in Northern Ireland. The 10 day forecast shows rain/snow showers for next Monday so that would seem that any snow is unlikely to lie for long if there is rain in the mix.

    http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Ballynahinch-BT24
  • JimmyK
    JimmyK Posts: 712
    on radio 5 this afternoon and mentioned at the end of utv and itn news bulletins today. a light skif of snow over next day or so with the heavier stuff at the weekend :cry:

    forget the bah humbug, i want out on my bike !!
  • solsurf
    solsurf Posts: 489
    I've had my fill of rain, so at least it will give me some variety.
    http://www.pogu.co.uk
  • doyler78
    doyler78 Posts: 1,951
    JimmyK wrote:
    on radio 5 this afternoon and mentioned at the end of utv and itn news bulletins today. a light skif of snow over next day or so with the heavier stuff at the weekend :cry:

    forget the bah humbug, i want out on my bike !!

    I reckon it will not materialise.

    The met office press release seems very uncertain beyond Friday and even then the worst of the snow will largely be confined to the East of England & Scotland as far as they can tell.

    http://metoffice.gov.uk/corporate/press ... 91214.html

    UTV's website is showing only cloudy cold weather for the weekend so looks like they are not so confident about it either.

    http://u.tv/Weather/w/BLFST

    Oh well guess we will just have to wait and see.
  • softlad
    softlad Posts: 3,513
    the met office can't even tell you what the weather's been like today - so their chances of an accurate 5-day forecast are pretty remote.....

    This is the weather site that I mistrust the least....

    http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/cgi-app/ ... UKForecast
  • JimmyK
    JimmyK Posts: 712
    solsurf wrote:
    I've had my fill of rain, so at least it will give me some variety.

    indeed, instead of going out and getting soaked, you will be able to turn a corner and skid on your side straight into a hedge..............its all good :lol:

    jimmy
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    doyler78 wrote:
    JimmyK wrote:
    Well aint that just damned typical :x it actually stops raining, wind conditions arent too bad ....................and it just has to snow :!:

    puh :roll:


    Jimmy

    Where did you get that info from?

    Can't find anything on it on the BBC or uk.weather.com for any significant snow in Northern Ireland. The 10 day forecast shows rain/snow showers for next Monday so that would seem that any snow is unlikely to lie for long if there is rain in the mix.

    http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Ballynahinch-BT24


    Maybe not in NI - but snow in the UK
  • Garry H
    Garry H Posts: 6,639
    Pokerface wrote:
    Maybe not in NI - but snow in the UK

    NI is UK (Apologies in advance for the pedantry)
  • suze
    suze Posts: 302
    Yep .....snow sometimes happens this time of the year......winter :wink:
    �3 grand bike...30 Bob legs....Slowing with style
  • shockedsoshocked
    shockedsoshocked Posts: 4,021
    MTFU
    "A cyclist has nothing to lose but his chain"

    PTP Runner Up 2015
  • GavH
    GavH Posts: 933
    I hope it does snow. Then the bike can have a rest and the crampons and axes can get an outing for the first time in a LOOOOOONNNNNNNNGGGGGG while. They didn't see the light of day in sunny Hampshire (notwithstanding the distinct lack of mountains in that area).
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    Might get me some of these. Anyone know if they come in 700c? :wink:

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  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    I really need to get my MTB sorted (needs a rear suspension service and is currently off the bike). Don't like going out in ice or snow on the road bike.
  • Bhima
    Bhima Posts: 2,145
    ShockedSoShocked wrote:
    MTFU

    +1 One shall ride in a summer jersey and shorts with no gloves and warmers to demonstrate superiority. Anyone who does not comply needs to MTFU. 8) No avoiding high-altitude climbs to stay warmer too:

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    suze wrote:
    Yep .....snow sometimes happens this time of the year......winter :wink:

    It's not technically Winter until the 21st! :wink:
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Garry H wrote:
    Pokerface wrote:
    Maybe not in NI - but snow in the UK

    NI is UK (Apologies in advance for the pedantry)


    I'm Canadian. Apologies in advance for the superiority. 8) 8)


    (I meant apologies for my ignorance of geography).


    No snow in NI - but snow in GB. Better?
  • Garry H
    Garry H Posts: 6,639
    Pokerface wrote:
    No snow in NI - but snow in GB. Better?

    Perfect :wink:
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    Christmas Dinner Clubrun this Sunday................on fixed.............on icy roads...........whilst slighty tipsy..............and dressed as Father Chrsitmas...............could be interesting. :lol:
    It's a Lifestyle! -+-+- Coggan Training Levels
  • pabloweaver
    pabloweaver Posts: 444
    when the media darlings start fretting about snow it's usually about London and the worry that their Skinny Mocha Choha Walnut Ginger spice Latte will be cold by the time they get from Blahstucks to their waiting taxi....


    the rest of the Uk just shrugs!
    http://www.northcheshireclarion.co.uk/

    Great club in and around the Warrington area.
  • blim
    blim Posts: 333
    typical. i've just got over a dodgy back and a cold. Andy Hampsten I am not.
    kop van de wedstrijd
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Well - I got up extra early today to go ride before the snow/sleet started in my area.

    And besides going like a sack of hammers, I'm pretty sure I got mild frostbite in the fingers in one hand! Definitely need better winter gloves. The pain was so excrutiating - and that was AFTER it started to warm up!!
  • Bronzie
    Bronzie Posts: 4,927
    Thank goodness for the mountain bike - managed 2 decent rides this weekend with only one comedy tumble on a frozen puddle. Proper workout riding at 4mph through 6" deep snow. :lol:
    It's a Lifestyle! -+-+- Coggan Training Levels

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