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Hang in there, fellow cyclists! These are truly winter's last gasps. We are still technically in the Bike Winter season (Nov 1-April 30).
Also, FWIW, I don't think anyone who prefers to sit out cold, wet weather is a wuss or not a "real" cyclist. Efforts like Bike Winter stem from a positive desire to build people up--to encourage and equip--not to cut anyone down.
Go, Melanie! I'm on the other end of the spectrum as you. I want to have that "can do" attitude, but my mind and body is not capable of handling being miserable all day. What's the point when all the joy is sucked out of it? I'd be walking around all soggy and cold even with the proper gear. On top of that the idea of riding in it is wholly unappealing. The respite of the car is hardly enough, but still, it's something.
I was out on my bike this morning for short neighborhood pet care business and that was craptastic even though I wasn't traveling more than a few blocks. I have a feeling it's going to take me a lot more time to master these elements--cold, rainy, windy=a definite deal breaker for me. Last time I checked, I think I still qualified as a real cyclist :)
If you're on the bike, then you are a cyclist, no matter if it is sunny and warm or wet and cold. I agree, some days I just want to say "WTF is going on with this crappy weather" and wake my SO up to drive me to work (and I have done it on certain days). But whenever I do that, I usually come out of my office at the end of the day and see someone on their bike and I regret not riding. Just keep cycling as much as you can- there is no reason you have to ride in the rain or cold- I cycle for my own reasons, and I believe everyone has their own reasons and impetus to use their bicycle instead of other transportation, as it is only yourself that you have to answer to.
I am not sure if it is a can-do attitude that I have or that I just hate public transportation, traffic, driving and congestion. I have found that my 8 mile trip to work and 8 miles back goes faster when I cycle, I get less frustrated at people in general and my mood is better overall. That is my reason for cycling in all types of weather- it makes me happier in general.
Today's weather is/was among the most unpleasant for bike commuting this year.
Perhaps there will be a chance that the wind will keep blowing in the same direction and will give me a tailwind for the ride home. Please? Can we have a little silver lining?
Perhaps there will be a chance that the wind will keep blowing in the same direction and will give me a tailwind for the ride home. Please? Can we have a little silver lining?
Today's weather is/was among the most unpleasant for bike commuting this year.
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