Anyone else hoping for nice weather Xmas Day ....

Graham K
Graham K Posts: 329
edited December 2014 in Road general
.... To get out and take advantage of mega quiet roads?


Dunno about round your way but North Manchester this past couple of months has been utter shite with traffic, even the quiet roads are busy or have roadworks.

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  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Yes but only because I spend much of my time being a taxi driver.
  • rhysyd
    rhysyd Posts: 141
    Graham K wrote:
    .... To get out and take advantage of mega quiet roads?


    Dunno about round your way but North Manchester this past couple of months has been utter shite with traffic, even the quiet roads are busy or have roadworks.

    Was thinking this today, specially if there's a brand new bike under the tree.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Nope. I want it to snow obviously :roll: .........

    ........ and will be ordering a fatbike if it looks likely.


    Possibly a Specialized one ............... Well it is Christmas :wink:
  • dilatory
    dilatory Posts: 565
    I will go out early for a quick spin, then shower and a huge breakfast before consuming my bodyweight in wine and food.
  • qube
    qube Posts: 1,899
    On the other hand, poor weather on Christmas Day, can also be a good excuse to not visit some of those awkward relatives.

    "Oooh, the roads are too bad, we'll see you in the New Year"
  • southdownswolf
    southdownswolf Posts: 1,525
    Christmas Day is Parkrun morning, hopefully in the snow :-) May cycle down on the MTB
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  • stoveman
    stoveman Posts: 125
    Sadly won't be out Christmas day as have 150+ rocking up for christmas lunch at the restaurant.On the plus side then have a week off so hoping to stack up a few miles then.


    Phil.
  • FatTed
    FatTed Posts: 1,205
    Hoping to do the Turkey on The BBQ
  • DavidJB
    DavidJB Posts: 2,019
    No cycling Christmas day...my wife has to put up with me riding 6 days a week all year...I think if I said I was going out for a couple of hours Christmas morning she'd be pretty pissed...and rightly so!
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    Won't make any difference to me! I won't see daylight - I'll be cooped up in a windowless custody suite from 6.30am to 7pm. :/
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  • supermurph09
    supermurph09 Posts: 2,471
    FatTed wrote:
    Hoping to do the Turkey on The BBQ

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  • seanoconn
    seanoconn Posts: 11,684
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Won't make any difference to me! I won't see daylight - I'll be cooped up in a windowless custody suite from 6.30am to 7pm. :/
    That's what happens when you turn whistleblower against politicians, top brass give you crappy shifts. :wink:
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  • sloppyschleckonds
    sloppyschleckonds Posts: 8,019
    I've witnessed particularly poor driving from people on Christmas days in the past. Whether its complacency because people assume the roads are quiet, hungover from the night before or just generally a poor standard of driving.
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  • whoof
    whoof Posts: 756
    I always go for a ride on Christmas morning. I have noticed a change in the traffic levels over the years. 25 years ago there was hardly any traffic, now it's like a Sunday was 25 years ago.
  • whitestar1
    whitestar1 Posts: 530
    I normally ride on Christmas day and new years day, but been banged up from a crash with a taxi, recovery long and painful. No ride this year. As for the missus. She has to work Christmas day anyhow so she normally dont miss me. Be a pest this year more likely I will.
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  • marcusjb
    marcusjb Posts: 2,412
    I'm expecting temperatures of around 27 degrees C. Chance of some light rains. Should be alright. Only have around 50km to go on Christmas day.
    Stuff about riding a bike a long way
  • homers_double
    homers_double Posts: 8,293
    Nope, locally I hope it puts down about a foot of snow for a white christmas. At the airport however I expect clear runways and no delays.
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  • the_rover
    the_rover Posts: 402
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Won't make any difference to me! I won't see daylight - I'll be cooped up in a windowless custody suite from 6.30am to 7pm. :/

    On double time!? :mrgreen:
    I'm the same profession ( I think? ) and I've got New Years eve off for the first time in years!
  • Philly8mt
    Philly8mt Posts: 552
    Well it'll be my first Xmas morning ride as it goes ....

    Early in the Vale of Belvoir and then off to eat the big bird :D
    Still thinking of something clever to say!
  • napoleond
    napoleond Posts: 5,992
    The Rover wrote:
    NapoleonD wrote:
    Won't make any difference to me! I won't see daylight - I'll be cooped up in a windowless custody suite from 6.30am to 7pm. :/

    On double time!? :mrgreen:
    I'm the same profession ( I think? ) and I've got New Years eve off for the first time in years!

    In 18 years I've had NYE off 3 times, but been on a day shift the next day when I haven't been on a night. This year I'm on the day shift NYD. The worst custody shift of the year. As it was last time. Horrific.

    I'd rather be off, I've only seen my 8yo do her presents twice and not seen my 4yo do it yet.
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  • Brian B
    Brian B Posts: 2,071
    Won't be going for a spin on Xmas. I ride enough and do plenty of other exercise all year round and roads in Scotland I ride are quiet all the time. I'll be glad just to put my feet up for a change.

    Merry Xmas to all
    Brian B.
  • Smithster
    Smithster Posts: 117
    I've been out for the last couple of years now. Prep everything for dinner the night before so I don't burden anyone else with the chores, and get out mid morning. I ride for a couple of hours, the roads are quiet, and the people you meet are pleasant.

    I too get out a lot during the rest of the year, but I don't get out to exercise on Xmas day, I go out because it clears the mind, and provides a welcome distraction from other issues in my my life.

    Unless the weather is atrocious, I'll be out again this year too.
  • fudgey
    fudgey Posts: 854
    I will be spending the day with the wife/kids/family.

    I dont think in years to come that i will regret not riding my bike more often over watching the kids open their prezzies.
    My winter bike is exactly the same as my summer bike,,, but dirty...
  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    I usually try and get out for a couple of hours (after the pressie thing is done) if the weather is good. No suffering though and a nice flat easy route. I find it good to clear my head...and get an appetite for the rest of the day :)

    Hopefully I will be wearing some new socks this year as it is my fiftieth on the day so I am keeping my fingers crossed for something natty!
  • Loretta Damage
    Loretta Damage Posts: 270
    Got 15 days off over Xmas/New Year, plan to ride (or turbo if weather too bad) every day - except 25 Dec. Wife said I could if I wanted but I wasn't about to fall for that old chestnut!! Hoping for rain on Boxing Day so I can use my new Castelli overboots that I may or may not be getting from Santa ( I should be, left nothing chance. Got them put by at LBS at told them to expect my Dad in the next 24 hours). I hate surprises.
  • blackpoolkev
    blackpoolkev Posts: 474
    Christmas day 2013, I went out for a 35 mile spin. Blue skies, no wind, deserted roads - it really was beautiful.
    If you get the chance and nice weather, go for a ride - that Christmas dinner can be your recovery meal!
  • btiratsoo
    btiratsoo Posts: 204
    My first Christmas home in 4 years. I might go for a spin but I'm also hoping for a white Christmas.
  • rc856
    rc856 Posts: 1,144
    Not so much Christmas Day but the Sundays around it!
    Doing the LBL sportive in April and due to work I only have 9 Sundays for longer miles!!
    Hoping for a mild winter.....today is grim so that's one Sunday scratched off!

    NapD/The Rover....thanks to our leave ban while hosting the Commonwealth Games, I'm now annual leave.
    First shift back is night shift on NYE.
    I feel your pain..it's different when kids come along!

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