xoxoxoxoLive

I know some of you live where it would not be necessary, But just wondering from the others,
plan on riding my through the winter ! .....Camera crew wanted a plug.. , she deserves it to..
Richard

qmsdc15

Snowplow drivers get up before I do, so it's usually a go. When it's coming down heavy it can get deep. Fun up to about six inches depending on the density of the snow.

I've been know to call in sick for ice storms and blizzards.

no1mad 

Haven't put mine up yet, and I'm not planning on it. Of course, I've just ridden in warm rain and cooler temps (around freezing). When I have to ride in freezing rain, then we will see.

referee54

Where I live (sort of in the sticks west of Cleveland), the roads can get nasty and down-right dangerous---especially since nobody driving would expect to see a cyclist on some of the roads near me in December. While I put mine up and ride a "bike to nowheresville" during the winter---if it gets really nice I take it out for a ride---only rarely, though.

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GriddleCakes

Never! Just stud up, adjust the route (as necessary), and keep riding.

irclean

Last year I rode my Schwinn through the winter, and learned a lot about what I'd want in a winter commuter. This year I have said commuter, and I am looking forward to finding out how an IGH, belt drive, and disc brakes handle winter commuting duties in comparison.

mikeybikes

I pull out the mountain bike with the studded tires.

gitarzan

With my pituitary issues, I freeze very easily. I put up everything for winter.

xoxoxoxoLive

There we go ! I'm going to try and ride mine through the winter. Got a little slack last year, but trying to mentally prepare this time.. Richard : )

xoxoxoxoLive

Yes, that would be tough, mine is just the ( COLD ), I'm wanting to keep doing the commutes to town. But will really have to be careful. The items in the truck bag will change out as the weather gets colder...Richard

CbadRider

What is this Winter of which you speak?

xoxoxoxoLive

I'm kinda of confused, but the one coming up ! Richard

Arrowana

I don't know what the roads in the county are like in the winter, so I don't know how much riding I'll do, but I already have studs, and I'm figuring out what clothing works best for me in the cold. Maybe the winter will ruin a few parts for me, I'd like an excuse to upgrade my wheels, crankset, and maybe rear derailleur. Although last winter, it seemed to mostly screw with the front derailleur, one of the few parts I think is good enough on my GT.

qmsdc15

Bring skis in case the snow gets too deep.

Clyde S Dale

Flat and icy here in Michigan ... riding a bike would scare the poop out of me in the winter months.

I am considering 2 options for snowflake season though ... a trainer for my actual bike or an additional stationary bike (like the Schwinn Airdyne) to keep in shape and in practice. Any opinions about which one may be better than the other?

leob1

As long as there isn't snow or ice on the roads, it's good for a ride. You get some strange looks when you ride when it's 20 degrees.

khutch

I put mine down, in the basement, on the trainer for the winter. It does a surprising amount of good, I came out of last winter in better shape than I went into it. But, I dropped by the LBS last Saturday for a chat and saw someone getting a fitting on the bike I would use if I wanted to ride all winter. One of these:

https://surlybikes.com/bikes/pugsley_complete/

The owner reports that if you ride it on dry, smooth pavement it puts a huge grin on your face. As the pavement and the weather get worse and worse the grin gets bigger and bigger....

Ken

irclean

Armed with studded tires, a mild-mannered hybrid can be transformed into a winter warrior:

javal

wintertime is hybridtime for me! Commuting & training.

AdelaaR

I'll be riding this winter ... probably less than in summer though.
I'm looking into getting myself some nice winter biking clothes that give you enough warmth but still don't make you heat up too much.
Nice winterpictures there people

qmsdc15

That bike would be torture to ride in any weather. Speaking of torture, why are you riding a trainer instead of rollers?

bjjoondo 

No, luckly we don't have "weeks" of solid frozen ground and snow here in Southern Colorado so there are "times" during the winter that it's very rideable. Still I check temps and wait for "min" 2-days no snow before I try to get a ride in. I've also learned NOT to take side streets from Dec-Apr, "the hard way", OUCH!!

referee54

It is not me that i am afraid of. It is the other drivers. I live on a rather busy state route (with many semis) and not much berm even in good weather. The road that I take to school is a county road and gets taken care of as good as they can---but the speed limit on both roads is 45---which means 50-55. There is a gentleman that I see that rides everyday to the NASA Lewis-Glenn Center, but he has the luxury of riding through the Metroparks, where people are more expectant (not necessarily tolerant) of cyclists.

As the saying goes, "Discretion is the better part of valor."

Tim C.

CbadRider

I'm from Southern California. Our winters are a frosty 60 degrees. And sometimes it rains!

PhilWinIL

I'm planning on doing some riding this winter. I have tried the trainer, but I would much rather be going somewhere when pedaling. Our basset hound gives me some weird looks (and sounds) too! Currently, I'm looking at some more winter wear for the rides.