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 Anne B. on November 25, 2012 at 4:31pm

I made it all through last winter but have been off the bike for a few months and had a terribly cold and unpleasant ride last night. I think I need to build my cold tolerance back up...

Permalink Reply by Smokin Bakin on November 25, 2012 at 7:52pm

i have been non-stop for decades, not gonna stop till 79 happens agin. no joke, ride to live... its all bought the right gear to match the die hard spirit, i truly get off on being completely comfortable in the worst conditions...

Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on November 26, 2012 at 3:53am

Yes. Going into 4th year.

Beats the Hell out of the Red Line!

 

Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on November 26, 2012 at 4:18am

I also noticed that I can shave ~5 minutes of my 10.5 miles morning commute when it's cooler.

Permalink Reply by Aaron Bussey on November 26, 2012 at 4:24am
Only saw about five other riders today. 6 miles of bliss.

Today was the first day my face actually got cold en route.
Permalink Reply by Tricolor on November 26, 2012 at 4:31am

It was pretty empty along the lake this morning though I saw most of the usual suspects, like the recumbent rider and the lady on roller blades.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 26, 2012 at 5:11am

I think I saw most of the usual suspects on my side street route today.  Tomorrow might require the winter helmet and another layer of socks.

Permalink Reply by Megan H on November 26, 2012 at 5:23am

I'm coming off ACL surgery and won't be able to ride again until January at the earliest. You can bet your sweet bippy I'm going to be out there as soon as I can, and when I am, I'm going to announce it here.

Permalink Reply by Gort 12-mile Pinklegneep on November 26, 2012 at 6:12am

Rolled out this morning to take the kid to Caribou for oatmeal before school, woop woop livin it up 

Permalink Reply by Kara on November 26, 2012 at 6:31am

This will be my first Chicago winter riding! Are there stickers? Where do I get one of them?

Permalink Reply by Julie M. on November 26, 2012 at 7:07am

I've graduated from "I'll bike as long as the low is above freezing" which actually worked pretty well last year, to "I'll bike as long as there's no snow/ice on the streets."  So far so good.  Only saw a few other riders on my normal commute today.

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on November 26, 2012 at 7:25am

I just walked to go run an errand.  Riding my bike in below freezing temps is much nicer than walking in mid-30s temps!

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