Winter 2015- who's still riding?

Traffic 'round these parts dropped off pretty dramatically a few weeks ago... hard to tell from the "I rode today" thread who's still riding, as one would have to conclude that Gene is the only one out there most days by reading it....

Who's sticking it out and plans to continue to ride pretty much every day regardless of weather?

(Was winter 2013;   2014 starts on p. 36;   2015 starts on p. 61)

 

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Permalink Reply by Glenn Bradford on October 30, 2014 at 12:10pm

Bought a beater bike (Giant Option - tank!) summer before last and have now built it all the way up. Studded tires have arrived so I am pumped to ride this winter. When is a good time to put the studs on? Thinking some time after turkey day...

Permalink Reply by Steve Weeks on October 30, 2014 at 4:11pm

I used to switch over to studs on the long Thanksgiving weekend. It has worked out most of the time over the years. Now I have an old bike that I equip with studded tires so I can adapt to the weather to some extent. I still think the end of November is a reasonable time to make the switch if only one bike is involved.

Steve

Glenn Bradford said:

...Thinking some time after turkey day...

Permalink Reply by Jaik S. on October 31, 2014 at 3:54am

I didn't see anyone this morning on a bike...Seemed a little weird. But in all fairness, I was dressed up in a lion costume, so not seeing people was probably the least weird thing this morning.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 31, 2014 at 3:58am

I decided I did not want to ride into 30 mph winds gusting over 40 on the way home, so I took the subway.  Saw several people riding on Milwaukee, though.

Permalink Reply by Davo on October 31, 2014 at 4:05am

I did but should have worn some gloves today

Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on October 31, 2014 at 4:10am

Between snow flying and construction on a key street near home, I decided to leave the bike at home today.

Permalink Reply by Nançois on October 31, 2014 at 4:21am

I wore the gloves. I braved the snow. I blasted into the wind.

And all so Rob and I can wear our Devo costumes at Critical Mass tonight!

Permalink Reply by David Altenburg on October 31, 2014 at 4:35am

Yeah, riding in was fun. Not exactly looking forward to the ride home today...

Lisa Curcio 4.1mi said:

I decided I did not want to ride into 30 mph winds gusting over 40 on the way home, so I took the subway.  Saw several people riding on Milwaukee, though.

Permalink Reply by Chris LaFrombois (8.5 mi - o.w.) on October 31, 2014 at 5:06am

Hey Chitown_Mike,

These are what I wear:

http://www.artscyclery.com/Endura_Mens_Hummvee_Lite_Shorts/descpage...

They are light weight nylon with a padded and removable chamois. Nothing major. Much like you, my legs don't get cold too easily. I actually wore a light base layer tight this morning and they were overkill. Way too warm.

Chitown_Mike said:

Chris, are you wearing gym shorts or something of more substance?  I usually just wear some neoprene tights on the cold days, haven't had need for anything more yet but curious to know what others do since my legs don't get cold easy, and don't bother me as much when they do.

Chris LaFrombois (8.5 mi - o.w.) said:

Shorts are still where it's at! I ride shorts down to 34 degrees and then it's just a base layer tights under shorts down to about 5-10 degrees. Anything below 5 degrees then I put on the top-layer windbreak pants.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 31, 2014 at 5:18am

What could be more fun that 30+ mph wind with mixed rain and snow?
 
David Altenburg said:

Yeah, riding in was fun. Not exactly looking forward to the ride home today...

Lisa Curcio 4.1mi said:

I decided I did not want to ride into 30 mph winds gusting over 40 on the way home, so I took the subway.  Saw several people riding on Milwaukee, though.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on October 31, 2014 at 5:21am

Hmm, you might want to find some lenses for those glasses. Do you think the hat is big enough for wind to catch it and lift you up in the air?
 
Nançois 8.5 said:

I wore the gloves. I braved the snow. I blasted into the wind.

And all so Rob and I can wear our Devo costumes at Critical Mass tonight!

Permalink Reply by JMinHP on October 31, 2014 at 5:36am

I rode to mostly enjoy my last pre-sunset evening commute until the spring. I'm not looking forward to our nonsensical tradition of "falling back." (Kind of crazy that no one 100% knows the original reasons for said tradition.) A first ride in the "snow" is an added benefit, though we all really know this is not a "real" snow ride.

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