I don't know how pals up north are able to do it

[weisan]

I am sitting here staring at this darn thing for the last hour or so wishing I could take it out for a ride today but according to my schedule I probably won't, and that's driving me nuts. For the most part, we had a pretty mild winter here in Texas...er...ok, we don't have a winter. I was able to ride pretty much from Jan to Dec all year round. I can't imagine living up north hindered by the weather or other factors that may prevent me from riding several months out of the year. Yeah, I know what some of you would say...do other stuff like pick up ice hockey. Whatever. To me, that's just crying sour grapes.

[ChristianWong]

Originally Posted by weisan

do other stuff like pick up ice hockey.

Up in the Great White North, we just call it 'hockey'.

[weisan]

Originally Posted by ChristianWong

Up in the Great White North, we just call it 'hockey'.

wong pal, is that the same place where you can fish right out of your front porch?

[AngryScientist]

i did intervals on this for a few hours this morning:

[echelon_john]

Only 2 more months of winter!!!

[buddybikes]

We don't... We use anti-depressants that we get on our xc skiis.

[jamesdak]

We "man up" and ride no matter what the weather. A MB with studded tires can handle about anything and it really doesn't take that much to keep warm.

Get out there!

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by weisan

I am sitting here staring at this darn thing for the last hour or so wishing I could take it out for a ride today but according to my schedule I probably won't, and that's driving me nuts. For the most part, we had a pretty mild winter here in Texas...er...ok, we don't have a winter. I was able to ride pretty much from Jan to Dec all year round. I can't imagine living up north hindered by the weather or other factors that may prevent me from riding several months out of the year. Yeah, I know what some of you would say...do other stuff like pick up ice hockey. Whatever. To me, that's just crying sour grapes.

Like clean up your work shop...

There is no 'ice hockey', it's 'hockey'...

BTW-If you are cold, it's not the weather, it's lack of preparation.

[timto]

The equipment and routes change, but the fun is still high. I've been commuting on partially maintained pathways and side streets all winter on my wife's fender bike. You get warm quick, wear boots and outdoor pants and I get tons of fun. But yeah it's not 'road riding'. I can't wait for the nice weather to return but do have fun in the variety of conditions.

Ideally I'd have a flat bar mtb with room for big studded tires with fenders. With a bike like that and a dyno I'd even go for actual fitness rides.

[sparky33]

What? The riding is just fine up here. In fact, I can't recall the last time I needed fenders or leg warmers...the weather is perfectly pleasant in London, on top of snowy mountains and even inside volcanoes. Something is weird here.

[sparky33]

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[berserk87]

Life is about choices. I love riding my bike. I either find a way to make riding happen in the winter, or go crazy. It's that simple. And riding for me is does not include being on the trainer.

[R3awak3n]

January was cold for sure, but over the past month there has been some decent riding days. But yeah, everyone is ready for spring here.

[paredown]

A neighbor took this shot of his deck last night. I was out shoveling for about 2 hours last night, and have already got another 1.5 hrs in this morning.

Just sucking back some more coffee before heading back out for round 3.

(We probably got over 2', but the heavy snow settled pretty fast... got some branches snapped off from the weight of the snow, but no trees down, thank goodness...)

[chiasticon]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

Like clean up your work shop...

yeah! plenty of time indoors during the winter, some use it to clean.