So, who's an interpid cyclist?

brat

We've been relatively lucky this year so far, roads have been relatively ice and snow free. I've been on my road tyres, commuted daily (5 miles) but I've had half a dozen rides out too - beautiful low sun, crisp scenery. Here's a pic of my mate coming up Kirkstone Pass last week. What's not to love about winter cycling!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/85815891/GOPR4364.jpg

mr_fishbulb

Brrrr I haven't cycles since before Christmas. My belly is showing it too!

Hurry up warm weather!

FallenArcher

Have been into the office twice this week and cycled the 7 miles is way both times. My route is mainly along residential streets/parks so most of it hasn't been gritted. Been fine though - just have to have your wits about you and be prepared for a few skids/walking the bike if snow too thick/too uphill! Definitely feeling like more of a "work out" but it's absolutely lush out there - even been getting off to look at the ducks, geese and swans in one of the parks

Not been cold at all - just been making sure I have plenty of layers and good gloves!

If you're unsure just give it a try

Austin_Allegro

I've done the 16 mile round trip in London this week, most of the snow is gone now. Tip - drop your tyre pressure to about 40psi if you are cycling over snow, it helps with grip (not sure why).

Anyway, even in a blizzard a cyclist can keep up a steady 5mph without much trouble, which is faster than any other form of transport! Black ice is the only thing I worry about so I tend not to cycle after a snowfall freezes overnight.

Hanky_Panky

Anyone cycling on icy roads in this weather is nuts IMO.

I thought I could get away with it and ended up breaking my elbow early in December. There was absolutely no chance whatsoever to 'correct' and I was only traveliing at walking pace as I had noticed the ice.

Please don't do it - if you haven't had an accident yet it is more by luck than judgement.

Although boring - turbo trainer for me until roads improve.

geeka

I cycled home last monday along the canal, 25 miles. it was icy and snowy so it was pretty bad but the light was fab. took me 3 hours as my last 4 miles are all uphill.
if you can get through winter summer is really enjoyable on the bike commute!

jaffa30

Only stayed in a couple of the really bad days, but i cycled very carefully and a tad slower than normal

MrsX_2

I'm usually a year round cyclist, but haven't cycled since november due to ill heath.

Typically, just before I was taken unwell I'd purchased a pair of Schwalbe Marathon Winter tyres - ho hum, shall put them in storage until next year.

mr_fishbulb

I gave in last week and got back on the bike. Bought some winter gloves, and I'm thinking of getting some shoe covers. This keeping fit isn't very money saving!

mr_fishbulb

Brrrrr yeah definitely need the shoe covers. Everything else was toasty though this morning