FabSwingers.com forum: Winter cycling anyone?

By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

So winter is almost upon us. Does anyone cycle through the winter? Share your experiences and clothing/equipment successes or failures.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes, I keep on trucking. No such thing as poor weather, just poor clothing.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"So winter is almost upon us. Does anyone cycle through the winter? Share your experiences and clothing/equipment successes or failures."

I commute three days a week and do so all year round. Unless there is snow on the ground I'm on my bike.

Cal

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"Yes, I keep on trucking. No such thing as poor weather, just poor clothing. "

What clothing would you recommend?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Merino wool base layers, Neoprene over shoes and gloves. Wrap your feet in kitchen foil on the outside of your socks if it’s really cold.

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"Merino wool base layers, Neoprene over shoes and gloves. Wrap your feet in kitchen foil on the outside of your socks if it’s really cold. "

Sounds good, I'm liking the foil

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My commuting bike is is a dolan fxe with full length guards and as my cross bike is in bits that's the only one that gets used in the winter unless it's dry and there's not loads of salt and crap on the roads. As I only ride for fun it suits, I'd be using gears more if i still raced.

Decent gloves, decent overshoes, winter tights and a decent Winter top. Personally I go for assos or giordana although I'm tempted to try sone of the decathlon kit as I run in their kit and it's excellent so I guess there cycling stuff is too. Oh and off road shoes rather than road is my choice

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"My commuting bike is is a dolan fxe with full length guards and as my cross bike is in bits that's the only one that gets used in the winter unless it's dry and there's not loads of salt and crap on the roads. As I only ride for fun it suits, I'd be using gears more if i still raced.

Hmm, I'm interested in the off road shoes as a winter choice, sounds good.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"So winter is almost upon us. Does anyone cycle through the winter? Share your experiences and clothing/equipment successes or failures."

I always want to, but it's shit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmm, I'm interested in the off road shoes as a winter choice, sounds good."

Get Shimano SPD cleats and shoes, you can walk around without looking and sounding like a tit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

yeah me, got myself waterproof pants, can’t remember the brand name but the waterprroof is only on the frontside, keeps my legs nice and warm, i cycle all year round in all conditions, ice obviously is the scariest conditions, come off a couple of times when i’ve hit the black ice and the bike has just slid from under me, i so 28 miles a day commuting.

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By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

Winter shoes.. and gloves

You’ll get those days when your toes/fingers are so painful you cannot concentrate on anything else

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Insurance would be a good idea , I'm not saying all cyclists are twats , but some are , I was driving down a single track road the other day , rounded a corner to be met by cyclists 4 abreast, traveling around a corner , I mean come on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Insurance would be a good idea , I'm not saying all cyclists are twats , but some are , I was driving down a single track road the other day , rounded a corner to be met by cyclists 4 abreast, traveling around a corner , I mean come on "

and what would the insurance do in that situation?

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By *reddiebearMan
over a year ago

keighley

Ill be out on my mountainbike playing in thd mud most weekends

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

4 abreast on a single track road? Are you sure about that?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Many cyclists do have their own insurance.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

4 abreast on a single track road? Are you sure about that?"

He was probably "chocked" off his face...

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

Certainly do, I do some of my longest rides through the winter. All about layers. Nothing nicer on a really crisp day to get out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

4 abreast on a single track road? Are you sure about that?"

Must have Been those BMX Bandits.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hello OP!!

Not seen you about for a while

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a friend who cycles to work in shorts all year round but he does use waterproof socks in the winter. Conversely I'm wrapped up like a mummy. Head-band to keep my ears warn, good gloves, overshoes if it's wet, a scarf. Many layers is better than a couple of thick ones. You don't have to go too fancy either, Marino wool is lovey but pricey whereas the longjohns from the Army and Navy are cheap but effective.

Mike

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

4 abreast on a single track road? Are you sure about that?

Must have Been those BMX Bandits."

Nicole Kidman though phwoar

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"Certainly do, I do some of my longest rides through the winter. All about layers. Nothing nicer on a really crisp day to get out. "

I'm well prepared for crisp dry days and love them too. I fancy being able to cope with some of the wet stuff too

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"Hello OP!!

Not seen you about for a while

Hey lovely lady. I'm good. What about you?

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"I have a friend who cycles to work in shorts all year round but he does use waterproof socks in the winter. Conversely I'm wrapped up like a mummy. Head-band to keep my ears warn, good gloves, overshoes if it's wet, a scarf. Many layers is better than a couple of thick ones. You don't have to go too fancy either, Marino wool is lovey but pricey whereas the longjohns from the Army and Navy are cheap but effective.

Mike"

Hmm I hadn't thought of Army and Navy, thanks.

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

"So winter is almost upon us. Does anyone cycle through the winter? Share your experiences and clothing/equipment successes or failures.

I commute three days a week and do so all year round. Unless there is snow on the ground I'm on my bike. Very much this, layer up , Goretex shoes & covers, Goretex/ sealskins gloves & silk liners & helmet / skull cap & a breathable waterproof, (no such thing actually exists but some ok stuff out there.

Cal"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keep knees warm,mudguards,do lots of my riding gravel tracks or mountain bike in winter,went round carron forest/windfarm n kielder when we had all the snow,was amazing,always have lights with me in winter,bit of preparation and routine maintenance n keep riding,beats old days,wool kit n ever ready lol lamps

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

and what would the insurance do in that situation?"

If they hit my car , I could at least claim off their insurance instead of mine

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"Certainly do, I do some of my longest rides through the winter. All about layers. Nothing nicer on a really crisp day to get out. "

Layers are the key...and mudguards..to keep you dry if it happens to get wet while out

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Forgot the genius of waterproof socks as mentioned by others Aldis are perfectly good & much cheaper than Sealskins etc.

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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

Read Rule 66 of the Highway Code first...

As per Dorset police...

In the past we've received lots of comments about the rules on cyclists riding in single file or two abreast so we wanted to clarify... ????

? There is no law which prevents cyclists from riding two, or even three or more abreast, just advisory rule 66 of the Highway Code.

? Rule 66 is not well drafted, because it starts with the words 'you should', and later says 'never ride more than two abreast'. 'Should' is advisory, but 'never' sounds like it's directory, leading some drivers to assume that riding more than two abreast is illegal when it isn't. Doing so is contrary to the Highway Code and can be presented as evidence in a prosecution for cycling without reasonable consideration for other road users, but the entire context would be relevant (was it a minor road, was there a lack of consideration for another road user or was the road empty).

? Cycling more than two abreast, though not recommended, is not illegal.

? Rule 66 further advises that cyclists should 'ride in single file on narrow or busy roads and when riding round bends', however the interpretation of this rule undoubtedly causes problems.

? Cyclists often ride two abreast for safety reasons, whereas some drivers believe cyclists should single out to avoid delaying motorists, forgetting that motorised users don't have enhanced rights to the road over cyclists.

? Cycling UK agrees that there are times when cyclists should single out, but it's safety that should be the over-riding factor when making that decision and considering the rule 66 advice, not whether the driver behind might have to wait a few seconds before overtaking.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a cyclist. And last year we were out in all weather including snow

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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

It’s wind and rain together that makes cycling in the winter not the most plesent of experiences.

Last year I invested in a pair of Lake Winter cycling shoes. Best cycling shoes I’ve ever bought..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tend to go out occasionally in the winter - it's wind more than anything else that would stop me. As to clothes...something very highly visible is the most important consideration: having said that, I do live in an area with official forest tracks, so tend to stay off road in the winter a bit more than in the spring/summer/autumn

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cycle through the winter, I wear the same thing I do in the summer....shorts.

You warm up after a couple of miles and skin dries quicker than clothing.

Last year I rode straight into a black wheelie bin that had been blown over. Didn't even see it until I'd hit the deck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love riding in the snow

"It’s wind and rain together that makes cycling in the winter not the most plesent of experiences.

Last year I invested in a pair of Lake Winter cycling shoes. Best cycling shoes I’ve ever bought.."

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

You lot should all be jailed. Cyclists.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Well the winter doesn’t stop me although I’ve fallen out of love with road cycling recently and gone back to MTB instead. I definitely love mountain biking in the winter.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes dont really ride in summer, love to hit the DH sections & trails on muddy wet cold sunday mornings then home to a hot bath light the fire and munch slow cooked winter food

.... lifes simple pleasures

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a roll down the hill to work and push it back up it kind of gal

Rain or snow I'm out there.

It mainly sucks and I arrive at work freezing and my bottom half is usually wet (not in a good way)

And vow to buy a car every year at the start of September

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes dont really ride in summer, love to hit the DH sections & trails on muddy wet cold sunday mornings then home to a hot bath light the fire and munch slow cooked winter food

.... lifes simple pleasures"

I always feel like I’ve earned a cup of tea and slice of cake in the trail centre more in the winter.

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

I'll still be cycling through winter to keep my fitness up. The main thing that irritates me with cyclists in winter is the pathetic lights most of them have, a tiny winking LED on the front and back usually. I have a Cateye Volt 800 on the front of mine which is arguably brighter than a car headlight and a GuardG3X super bright rear light

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'll still be cycling through winter to keep my fitness up. The main thing that irritates me with cyclists in winter is the pathetic lights most of them have, a tiny winking LED on the front and back usually. I have a Cateye Volt 800 on the front of mine which is arguably brighter than a car headlight and a GuardG3X super bright rear light

When I’m road riding I’m lit up like blackpoool illuminations and wearing bright clothes and a white helmet.

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

Sorry for not replying to you all. I'm loving reading your posts and there's lots of really helpful suggestions too. Thanks

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

Im a recent convert to road cycling, coming from a MTB Background, a bit of wind n rain and mud doesn't bother me at all!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a cross bike on slightly fatter tyres for winter and specialised off road spds with neoprene overboots and merino socks but my feet still get frozen and let’s not even talk about wet gloves - it’s the one thing I miss about free plastic shopping bags - wrapping them around your socks and gloves to keep the icy rain off. The trouble is it pisses down in the south west and even my fancy gore tex jacket gets wet through the stitching - time to spend more Mamil money I guess lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hello OP!!

Not seen you about for a while

Hey lovely lady. I'm good. What about you?"

I’m jolly good, thanks. Sending you a big hug x

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"Hello OP!!

Not seen you about for a while

Hey lovely lady. I'm good. What about you?

I’m jolly good, thanks. Sending you a big hug x"

Thank you. I'm returning your hug with a couple of added squeezes for good measure

Send me a message if you fancy chatting x

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"I have a cross bike on slightly fatter tyres for winter and specialised off road spds with neoprene overboots and merino socks but my feet still get frozen and let’s not even talk about wet gloves - it’s the one thing I miss about free plastic shopping bags - wrapping them around your socks and gloves to keep the icy rain off. The trouble is it pisses down in the south west and even my fancy gore tex jacket gets wet through the stitching - time to spend more Mamil money I guess lol"

Yes it can get pretty wet in the South West

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

We ride out in the winter....unless it's really icy or time is not onside due to shorter days ( yeah lights I know)... I get the rollers out then to keep the legs spinning

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

"We ride out in the winter....unless it's really icy or time is not onside due to shorter days ( yeah lights I know)... I get the rollers out then to keep the legs spinning"

Bay City?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"We ride out in the winter....unless it's really icy or time is not onside due to shorter days ( yeah lights I know)... I get the rollers out then to keep the legs spinning

Bay City?"

Yeah, he’s got tartan Lycra.

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By *anetandNickCouple
over a year ago

Ross-on-Wye

"So winter is almost upon us. Does anyone cycle through the winter? Share your experiences and clothing/equipment successes or failures."

Oh yes, winter is better for cycling in mud. A transparent plastic rainsuit is good.

Janet xxxxxx

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

Not been out for a while. Might have to bust out the leggings next time!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not been out for a while. Might have to bust out the leggings next time!"

Pictures or it didn't happen

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

"Not been out for a while. Might have to bust out the leggings next time!

Pictures or it didn't happen

I shall wear them with pride and post the results!! Haha

Lycra shorts or lycra leggings??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not been out for a while. Might have to bust out the leggings next time!

Pictures or it didn't happen

It wasn’t winter but I’ve just put a Lycra shot up.

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By *ighnboxCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Sure do but cut down to 30-50 mile a day (6 days a week)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

winter cycling is more fun..just recently got back into it..bought myself a laperre bike..awesome bike...sandwich bags on over the socks keep the feet dry..i have 3 front lights now..all producing over 1200 lumans each..2 on my handle bars and 1 on my helmet...been hitting all the woods and tracks ..coming home covered in dubs and shit..ace fun!!!!

we try and stay off the roads

used to meet a FWB in the woods on our bikes..was awesome fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Need to get back out on my Giant TCR Road bike. Had a blast on my Anthem Mountain bike the other week. Couldn’t walk for 3 days cos I was that sore. Never had an issue when I was riding 3-4 times a week. Haha.

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By *agermeisterMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Ride every day.

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By *ock-a-doodledooMan
over a year ago

Grimsby ish

5 days a week just steady miles for now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

and what would the insurance do in that situation?

If they hit my car , I could at least claim off their insurance instead of mine "

What if YOU hit them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm cycling to work every day and so far wasn't too cold with ordinary clothes, a headband and running gloves :D

I'm cycling by the canals 25-30 min one way.

Anyone fancy a cycle trip from Birmingham to London one weekend?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Need to get back out on my Giant TCR Road bike. Had a blast on my Anthem Mountain bike the other week. Couldn’t walk for 3 days cos I was that sore. Never had an issue when I was riding 3-4 times a week. Haha. "

Lol snap except my tcr is away for winter,anthems great for gravel trails up here along with tcx!

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By *outhwestbenMan
over a year ago

Bath

My riding companions are wimps and as soon as the temperatures drop they get on their turbo trainers.

Jesus turbos are fucking boring. The thrill I get out of riding is mostly speeding along and exercising OUTSIDE! The feeling of speed, setting yourself targets, checking your Strava.

Anyone used Zwift?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Turbo trainer keep warm and fit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Something very rewarding about enduring the cold then enjoying the heat once you get back and shower

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I used to cycle to work, work uniform with waterproof trousers over the top, my big hivis jacket, with company bodywarmer underneath, two finger cycling gloves I got from Aldi/Lidl or my winter motorbike gloves.

My composite toe capped work boots, a wolly hat and paintball mask.

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By *d59michelleTV/TS
over a year ago

walsall

Every day for me as no car wimped out the Sunday last Dec when it snowed about 6 inches back on it the next day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are just as many drivers that are twats than there are cyclists. It always seems that the cyclists get the blame. I agree from your point that is dangerous. You should treat the style of road with common sense. Cycling is a social event and can be boring when cycling in a single file peleton

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive just bought a ribble audax 7005 winter bike. Strong and sturdy and quick as well. I plan to use this and spin classes to keep my legs spinning through the winter. I find decathlon gear the best value around and the padding is bad either. Although i splashed out and have a castelli alpha ros jacket. Worth every penny. And in bright orange colour great for being seen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

love winter/cold weather cycling. not much fun when the bike throws a chain at 11.30pm and its -3c. pin fell out of the chainbreaker so thought quick fix chuck a screw in. worked wonders for 3 pedal rotations. ended up with a 6 mile walk and a full rear drivetrain replacement

mr m

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Chilly 25 miles today. First bike ride for a while too. Need to find a decent pair of winter cycling gloves.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Chilly 25 miles today. First bike ride for a while too. Need to find a decent pair of winter cycling gloves. "

Castilli neoprene ones are fantastic

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"Chilly 25 miles today. First bike ride for a while too. Need to find a decent pair of winter cycling gloves. "

I have just got a pair of Pactimo neoprene gloves.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Been out there 3 times this week... 26, 23 & 42 miles.... Out again Christmas Day, 27th & a 50 mile group ride 29th.... If you've a winter bike with Mudguards and flashing lights for the low sun levels what's stopping you....with the right lycra kit and baselayers there is no problems

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By *thwiltsmMan
over a year ago

salisbury

No recommendations for winter but there are far to many fat blokes squeezing into Lycra around this neck of the woods.

It needs to stop for everyone’s sake

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

"So winter is almost upon us. Does anyone cycle through the winter? Share your experiences and clothing/equipment successes or failures.

I always want to, but it's shit. "

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By *afadaoMan
over a year ago

Staines

I remember vividly going for a 100 mile ride in Feb 2010. It was bloody cold anyway when I set off but about 25 miles in the wind whipped up and it started leathering it down.

It was then that in a Surrey country road I got a dreaded puncture. It took me an age to even get the tyre off as my fingers were numb and I could barely see due to the rain coming sideways into my face. I reckon I was there over 30 minutes wrestling with that wretched bike.

I decided not long after that cycling wasn’t for me

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

Got my first pair of shoes and pedals...... to scared to try them haha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i cycle all year round to commute to work, 14 miles one way, it’s very rare i’ll not cycle, weather has to be really dangerous for cycling (heavy snow and snow on ground) for me to use public transport.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Getting ready for the festive 500

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Got my first pair of shoes and pedals...... to scared to try them haha "

Most of the pedals can be adjusted to make it easier to clip in and out of. Also if you use the shimano plastic cleats you can buy different ones that give you more or less lateral movement before you unclip. Don’t be afraid of them, just remember to unclip when you stop or you look like a bellend when you fall over.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m thinking of going out for a 20 mile bimble on Christmas Day.

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

Survived my first spd ride. I feel pro

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"No recommendations for winter but there are far to many fat blokes squeezing into Lycra around this neck of the woods.

It needs to stop for everyone’s sake

I trust your joking?

If not why should that be the case. Lycra shorts come with built in pads which makes it more comfortable to cycle in. That's why I wear mine.

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Yes I’m going out tomorrow. It’s all about the gear!

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

"Got my first pair of shoes and pedals...... to scared to try them haha

Slacken the spring off on the pedal and buy multi direction cleats.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Christmas Day ride for me....27th ....then a 52 mile social ride on the 29th....then after that Tuesday 1st out with 2 milf's in lycra while the kids are at their respective dad's ....life is hard

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use a Mountain Bike with a good set of road tyres. As for clothing I wear an old pair of quality shorts (for padding) with a pair of winter running leggings over the top. On top I just layer as it's way to remove items when you get hot

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Survived my first spd ride. I feel pro"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

was my good training....xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cycle to work 20 miles each way 3 days out of the 4 day shift cycle. It's just about layers...keep them thin and lots of them this time of year.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"was my good training....xx"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got a puncture last night and had to abandon my bike at work

A 12 minute ride is a 40 minute walk

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

52 miles yesterday... another 40 tomorrow to get in....

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Out again tomorrow....then on Saturday 5th as work gets in the way

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"I got a puncture last night and had to abandon my bike at work

A 12 minute ride is a 40 minute walk

I had that on my last two club rides. End of a great ride about 5 miles from home two punctures.

the following week just left the coffee shop at the start and puncture so abandoned. Luckily it kept air once I pumped it up until I got home.

Job for today is to rebuild the bike again after its Christmas break.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anything Endura plus it's more important to keep your core warm, your fingers and toes will follow.

Pirelli velo4s are bullet proof for autumn, winter, spring weather.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Nice ride with a new lady rider, taking her and her friend on a ride next week when kids are back at school...

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Great 50 miler on Saturday...lots of lycra cyclists out there...group rides, chain gangs, solo, 2/3 rider groups out there....cold but dry... nice fast run too...

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By *aucy sausageMan
over a year ago

Gentleshaw

"Certainly do, I do some of my longest rides through the winter. All about layers. Nothing nicer on a really crisp day to get out. "

Same here.. lots of layers

Currently doing 60-70 milers at weekends and some smaller rides in the week

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Out again tomorrow.... Dry, cold a light winds here...so a ride across the Fens into Northamptonshire....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

136k yesterday and 116k today, road season is on its way

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Nice 60 miles (100km) yesterday (Sunday)...cold but refreshing, only found one icy stretch of road ..soon be in Belgium for some real Cycling

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"So winter is almost upon us. Does anyone cycle through the winter? Share your experiences and clothing/equipment successes or failures."

Nope, love the idea and admire those that I see out but sadly experience tells me in definitely a fair weather cyclist! Sorry but that's the truth out there...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nice 60 miles (100km) yesterday (Sunday)...cold but refreshing, only found one icy stretch of road ..soon be in Belgium for some real Cycling"

real cycling? what’s the difference gunna be?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Concrete sectional roads and pave but the added bonus that the motorists actually respect you

We love racing there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cycle to the gym and back regardless of the weather. Will that do?

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"Concrete sectional roads and pave but the added bonus that the motorists actually respect you

We love racing there"

It's brilliant... Flanders especially and the Ardennes for hills.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I ride 7 miles to work every day

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By *ananas2013Man
over a year ago

wolves

Slowly getting back into it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm cycling to work in a bit - I don't want to go out there!

My gloves only pretend to be thermal- any recommendations?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm cycling to work in a bit - I don't want to go out there!

My gloves only pretend to be thermal- any recommendations?"

Latex gloves under your thermal ones

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm cycling to work in a bit - I don't want to go out there!

My gloves only pretend to be thermal- any recommendations?

Latex gloves under your thermal ones"

Oooh good idea!

I'll try it thanks x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Used to love cycling till I nearly got wiped out by a Corsa. I’d have been less mad if it was a nice car.

Think it’s time to sell up the road bike and get back mountain biking!

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

I’m keen to get out. Two new bikes as replacements for mine that were stolen in December.

In fact I ventured out the other day hoping to do two hours but the gears have not been set correctly.

So, I struggled for 20 mins then returned to try and fix the gears. Fuck me! It’s like a black art.

Anyone able to fix shimano front derailers?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm cycling to work in a bit - I don't want to go out there!

My gloves only pretend to be thermal- any recommendations?"

Try useing motorbike gloves or padded work gloves.

The main thing is to wear gloves larger than you need as when you grip the handlebars they tighten up over the knuckles which reduces their effectiveness

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going to order some- my fingers froze and I couldn't feel them at all

The rest of my body was OK as I was wrapped up in layers.

It's -3 tonight!

I might get a taxi home

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

@hedonist 6

I forgot to quote lol x

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By *bro07Man
over a year ago

Teesside

Yeah I do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"@hedonist 6

I forgot to quote lol x"

No worries. It's always the hands.

Hope it works for you.

If not i will come over and warm them up for you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just fucking slap on a massive coat, or a Regatta one, they’re really good, couple pair of glothes, warm socks, and ride out. Legs might be cold but generally thanks to the muscle you should have in the thigh area due to cycling, they shoukd warm up and be right as rain in no time

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

Needing 1 spoke led to me buying a whole new rear wheel.

Not ridden in a few weeks, I'm too delicate! Enjoying motorbikes at the moment!

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Needing 1 spoke led to me buying a whole new rear wheel.

Not ridden in a few weeks, I'm too delicate! Enjoying motorbikes at the moment!"

I think I feel safer on my pushbike than the motorbike when it's like this...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just fucking slap on a massive coat, or a Regatta one, they’re really good, couple pair of glothes, warm socks, and ride out. Legs might be cold but generally thanks to the muscle you should have in the thigh area due to cycling, they shoukd warm up and be right as rain in no time

Muscle will warm the legs? Are you sure about that?

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

"Needing 1 spoke led to me buying a whole new rear wheel.

Not ridden in a few weeks, I'm too delicate! Enjoying motorbikes at the moment!

I think I feel safer on my pushbike than the motorbike when it's like this... "

Riding off-road and falling off in the mud is fun!

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By *d59michelleTV/TS
over a year ago

walsall

"I'm cycling to work in a bit - I don't want to go out there!

My gloves only pretend to be thermal- any recommendations?

Try useing motorbike gloves or padded work gloves.

The main thing is to wear gloves larger than you need as when you grip the handlebars they tighten up over the knuckles which reduces their effectiveness "

Motorcycle shops used to sell inner gloves used them in winter when I had a moped to beef up everyday ones

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Needing 1 spoke led to me buying a whole new rear wheel.

Not ridden in a few weeks, I'm too delicate! Enjoying motorbikes at the moment!

I think I feel safer on my pushbike than the motorbike when it's like this...

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Riding off-road and falling off in the mud is fun!"

Falling slowly IS fun, falling on a tarmac road at 60mph when surrounded by HGVs is not as much fun.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Motorcycle shops used to sell inner gloves used them in winter when I had a moped to beef up everyday ones"

These still exist, but motorcycle gear is not really "breathable" enough for cycling. There are similar types of thermal inners and different weights of proper cycling gloves available to make keeping warm easy enough. I have commuted in temperatures of -10 and worse and never found the temperature to be an issue. Layering helps... but riding hard generates heat from the inside too.

Cal

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Motorcycle shops used to sell inner gloves used them in winter when I had a moped to beef up everyday ones

Cal"

I use silk liners & waterproof socks...but still get cold fingers & toes, I cycle fast & hard, sweat like a good 'un....& my hands are still cold & I gradually get colder as I stand around (outdoor work)...layering is sometimes an art..

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

"Needing 1 spoke led to me buying a whole new rear wheel.

Not ridden in a few weeks, I'm too delicate! Enjoying motorbikes at the moment!

I think I feel safer on my pushbike than the motorbike when it's like this...

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Riding off-road and falling off in the mud is fun!

Falling slowly IS fun, falling on a tarmac road at 60mph when surrounded by HGVs is not as much fun."

That's why i don't do it haha

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

another 65 miles this morning cold out of the sunshine but a great leg stretcher

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

Father in law was on a personal quest to cycle 1000 miles in January. He was about 15 miles short, so ended up in the garage on the turbo trainer

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

ashford

Got my bike back from the shop, some repairs and new bits added to keep me going for a few weeks.........ignoring my fear of the cold!

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

"Father in law was on a personal quest to cycle 1000 miles in January. He was about 15 miles short, so ended up in the garage on the turbo trainer "

1000 miles in January is impressive, especially if most of them are outdoors. I did just over 500.

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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago

Peterborough

Decent long sleeve base layer, thermal cycling jersey and water proof jacket.

Neoprene socks and gloves (sealskin, Aldi or Sports Direct).

As for headwear, skull caps that cover the ears or a peak cap that is waterproof that is really snug and has a thermal lining.

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Father in law was on a personal quest to cycle 1000 miles in January. He was about 15 miles short, so ended up in the garage on the turbo trainer

1000 miles in January is impressive, especially if most of them are outdoors. I did just over 500."

I believe they were all outdoors, apart from the last 15 miles. He hates the turbo trainer with a passion, it’s just a means to and end sometimes. He loves being outdoors, riding his bike.

I personally have never known much of cycling, I never even learned to ride one as a child. However, hubby and I tagged along a few years ago when he competed to the Duo Normand. It was great to watch!

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"Father in law was on a personal quest to cycle 1000 miles in January. He was about 15 miles short, so ended up in the garage on the turbo trainer

1000 miles in January is impressive, especially if most of them are outdoors. I did just over 500.

I believe they were all outdoors, apart from the last 15 miles. He hates the turbo trainer with a passion, it’s just a means to and end sometimes. He loves being outdoors, riding his bike.

I hate Turbo Trainer too....lol.... I've been naughty today too..... Just purchased a new Bike ...

my second Bianchi...

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Windy 50 miles yesterday...felt like 100...lol..

Just finished setting up my new Bianchi ready for the better weather.... happy days

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

50 mile (54 in real distance) reliability ride this morning...great weather..if a little cool to start with.... more like spring than winter at the moment

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

162k Saturday @29.9 kmh , 90k Sunday @ 27.6kmh. Good weekend that for the pair of us

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Merino wool base layers, Neoprene over shoes and gloves. Wrap your feet in kitchen foil on the outside of your socks if it’s really cold.

Sounds good, I'm liking the foil"

Merino is fantastic, the perfect material. He was crap at Man U though!

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By *entle giraffe OP Man
over a year ago

Minehead

Hmm, if the weather stays like this it will be time for a summer cycling thread instead

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