Is anyone else bored of this weather?

thescouselander

This weather is really doing my head in now - I've not been out on the bike nearly as much as I'd like. I know its only a bit of rain but to be honest I find cycling in the rain pretty unpleasant so I don't bother because I wont enjoy it. How many people go out in these sorts of conditions? Is it just me staying in?

snoopsmydogg

felt the same until I went out and bought a cheap jacket and all is well again.

Sports direct are selling off cycling jackets for £13 at the moment, probably not the best in the world but has got me back out 3-4 times a week again. Only issue i had was the liner wasnt very breathable but a long sleeve top has sorted that. Ridden for up to an hour so far (about 13-14 miles on a mtb with a couple of short 10% climbs) and not uncomfortable.

p9uma

I am getting really cheesed off with the weather, it hasn't stopped raining all week, I've been out twice on the bike and got soaked both times. It was my intention to go on my first club ride this morning, when I saw the pishng rain this morning I thought, feck it and stayed in bed.

Peddle Up!

I could do with a drop more sun, but I don't mind riding in the rain as much as I did last year. Doing a couple of early season events (Sunrise Express and Mad March Hare) in dreadful conditions has instilled a bit more of the spirit of Rule 5 in me I think.

I'm a bit narked that the BHF Worcester ride scheduled for tomorrow has been postponed "owing to a severe weather warning", but as this includes short family rides as well as a longer stretch, I can understand the position of the organisers.

Still, look on the bright side, much more rain and the water companies won't have to invest in leak fixing and will be able to keep more of our money as nice juicy profit. :evil:

Kingy911

Just come in from a very windy 30 miler, didn't really enjoy it, but hopefully will feel the benefit when the weather is nicer. Roll on summer

ianbar

yes!! not worried about a little wind, or a little rain or little wind and rain, but the stupid amount of rain has stopped me recently.

nochekmate

Totally fed up with it and makes me want to move abroad - betta have another chat with the wife!

samsbike

totally.

I started commuting for the first time in 20 years on the bike and its coincided with the rubbish weather.

Not to mention the fact that my commute is on a canal path, so I mud and dirt splattered.

Fed up but so far have kept on going.

Bobbinogs

My last 3 decent rides have been in dreadful weather and I am getting really fed up too. I don't mind the odd 'challenge' but persistant heavy rain and swirling winds are no fun at all.

I was supposed to be doing a really tempting 200k down in Somerset/Devon tomorrow but the weather warning (heavy rain all day, winds of 25mph-gusting up to 50mph) meant that I went out for a hard training ride this morning (yes, in more rain and wind :roll: ) and will spend most of tomorrow morning in bed reading cycling mags/watching Scooby Doo and eating chocolate croissants (served with fresh ground coffee) instead of getting up at 5am and making porridge. It's not all bad

Bozman

I might not like the weather but I just get on with it, 60 windy miles today and 50 odd wet miles on Tuesday, it'll pay off when weather picks up.

unixnerd

I had to drive through a right old blizzard to get home to Aviemore last night from Aberdeen. Loads and loads of fresh snow above 2000 feet, good for skiing! Luckily the sun is out today, the roads in the valley and bone dry and the hills look fantastic. Now where did I put my cold weather gear.....

thescouselander

Glad its not just me then. Seems to have dried up a bit round here - I'm going for a quick ride while I have the chance.

giropaul

The Italians have a saying - "Only professionals have to ride in the rain".

It's only a hobby, if it's wet you don't have to go out - or if you are racing and need to train then there's always the turbo.

When Phil Andeson retired as a pro he ditched all his mudguards and wet weather kit - "because I'll never have to go out in the rain again".

roypsb

Yep, very fed up with it. Looks like this might be the 1st w/end I've not got out for a decent ride since Christmas. Plus, my new Kask Mojito arrived from Wiggle this morning so I'm obviously very keen to try it out.

giropaul

RoyPSB wrote:

Yep, very fed up with it. Looks like this might be the 1st w/end I've not got out for a decent ride since Christmas. Plus, my new Kask Mojito arrived from Wiggle this morning so I'm obviously very keen to try it out.

I sincerely hope that you don't ever need to try it out !

Peddle Up!

RoyPSB wrote:

Yep, very fed up with it. Looks like this might be the 1st w/end I've not got out for a decent ride since Christmas. Plus, my new Kask Mojito arrived from Wiggle this morning so I'm obviously very keen to try it out.

:shock:

Omar Little

Great day in the west of Scotland today...long may these weather conditions continue

Dr Avinuon

Always see the good in every day. The weather may be no good for riding, but it is fantastic weather for windsurfing.

Sesquepidilian

Seems since the weather turned I can't even look at my bike without picking up a puncture....

Peddle Up!

Bobbinogs wrote:

My last 3 decent rides have been in dreadful weather and I am getting really fed up too. I don't mind the odd 'challenge' but persistant heavy rain and swirling winds are no fun at all.

I was supposed to be doing a really tempting 200k down in Somerset/Devon tomorrow but the weather warning (heavy rain all day, winds of 25mph-gusting up to 50mph) meant that I went out for a hard training ride this morning (yes, in more rain and wind :roll: ) and will spend most of tomorrow morning in bed reading cycling mags/watching Scooby Doo and eating chocolate croissants (served with fresh ground coffee) instead of getting up at 5am and making porridge. It's not all bad

So, if it hadn't have been for those pesky kids...

unixnerd

I rained here today :-(

10 minutes after I finished my ride :-)

spitfireace

Nice day in Wales today a little cloudy just retuned from a ride out ,Aberdovey to Tal-y-Llyn lake,strong headwind
making it hard , but coming back into Towyn superb long downhill straight and new tarmac, silent running
Fantastic scenery a great ride ,average speeds getting better, losing weight,getting fitter, i do enjoy my bike,
out again tomorrow forecast not so good but good days make up for bad.
You can soon dry off and spend a couple of hours cleaning your bike whats any better.

thegreatdivide

Omar Little wrote:

Great day in the west of Scotland today...long may these weather conditions continue

And on the east too. Spot of rain on Monday but Sun, Tue and Wed looking good. Don't want to rub it in but I'm off work for 10 days

garethjohn

Feels like it's been raining forever, even the cotswold spring classic was a wash out and that seems like ages ago now. Definately put some weight on lately with all the grazing (just polished off an easter egg that's been calling me for days). This weather sucks!

cyberknight

I am a bit narked with the weather , 1st chanc eof a club run for 2 weeks and its blowing a gale and pissing it down
No turbo but i commute 100 miles a week so at least i get out.

iPete

Fortunately the commute forces me out but once your wet you realise it's only water and still going the longer route.

Rule #5 & #9 for 1020 miles this month.

Perversely I won't go out and run in this

Ringo 68

Weather is doing my head in at the moment.

Here on the Wirral the rain is torrential and I have a new bike just waiting to be taken out. Off work tomorrow so hopefully get a chance then.

burtie

Woke up this morning for a planned ride looked out the window and went back to bed. Shame as a long sunday ride gets ride or my hangover. Might have to clean my bike instead....maybe

Lossie Loon

Aye, fed up today. I managed to get out yesterday and restricted myself to 40km as everything looked dark and ominous, so didn't want to end up being caught in a torrential downpour miles from home - the downpour never actually came at all yesterday.

Today's a different story though - it has been lashing rain all day and the wind has picked up too. Toyed with the idea of getting out later to do a quick 20km ride, but the rain just isn't letting up. Shame as time constraints mean I only get to ride at the weekends.

woozor

I also refuse to go out in the rain. Thats no enjoyment for me. I swear Its been raining nearly every day this month and it seems the next 10 days forcast here are rain.

Im dying for some sunny days!

shouldbeinbed

I'm bored of having a fooked knee & barely being able to cycle at all. The howling wind whipping freezing rain horizontally into my face is just an added bonus.