Cycling in cold weather

tanaltan
tanaltan Posts: 2
edited December 2013 in Family & kids cycling forum
I have one mountain and one city bike. I've been riding for almost 20 years.
During the last 4-5 years, I discovered how fun it is tor ride not only in warm summer and spring days but also in cold winter and fall days, even in rain.
I tried to share my experience on this article; your comments are appreciated if there is any.

http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-go-cyclin ... ld-weather

Thanks!

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  • andrewsylvester
    andrewsylvester Posts: 4
    I find your lack of base layers disturbing ;)
  • bartimaeus
    bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
    "avoiding mud".... ? I think you have that wrong. Once you have mud tyres, some waterproof socks and some decent shoes - and gloves you should embrace the mud. When it gets proper cold then the mud freezes... but just watch out for the thaw...
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  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    The biggest advantage is fewer other riders? Yeah cos the one other bike I see every 30 minutes in the summer is such a drag.
  • mrfpb
    mrfpb Posts: 4,569
    markhewitt1978 wrote:
    The biggest advantage is fewer other riders? Yeah cos the one other bike I see every 30 minutes in the summer is such a drag.

    But many of us don't have the Durham wilderness as our backyard!

    Also remember that children get. Cold much quicker then adults. This doubly true if they are being towed rather than travelling under their own steam. It's worth packing an extra layer for them if they are reluctant to wrap up warm before you leave.
  • Rigga
    Rigga Posts: 939
    tanaltan wrote:
    I have one mountain and one city bike. I've been riding for almost 20 years.
    During the last 4-5 years, I discovered how fun it is tor ride not only in warm summer and spring days but also in cold winter and fall days, even in rain.
    I tried to share my experience on this article; your comments are appreciated if there is any.

    http://www.squidoo.com/how-to-go-cyclin ... ld-weather

    Thanks!
    What's a fall day?
  • bartimaeus
    bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
    Fall = Autumn. It's a great time to be out and about in New England.
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  • bartimaeus
    bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
    I would add 'warm socks' to your list... merino are great as they are warm even when wet, but for really bad weather Sealskinz waterproof socks are my favourite. I'd also choose a buff over fleece neck gaiters and skullcaps as it's easy to oveheat, sweat and then get chilled... but that does depend on how hard you are riding.

    If you are riding with kids then keeping them warm is essential - so put hats/gaiters/extra gloves etc in your pack if they don't already have them on, and take food!

    ...and riding off-road after dark can be an adventure.
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  • flywheel88
    flywheel88 Posts: 67
    Nice article with sound advice!
  • inmyeyes7
    inmyeyes7 Posts: 2
    Well i just started cycling this year to save money and i love it but give me a rainy day over a frosty day .
    You really have to be very aware and take everything a lot slower but i love it just need to get something to keep my feet warm i am Scottish so i am a bit tight lol

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