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Biking in the winter?

wavedoctor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:28:34 GMT

AdamO Dude, You are soooo right! So many bikes don't have them anymore. It's sucks being sprayed in the crotch and up the backside with cold street dirty rainwater!! Been there done that! Lol!

Biking in the winter?

AdamO — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:49:04 GMT

And, in the rainy season, front and rear fenders are a MUST!

Winter Training

MikeyRocks — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:45:13 GMT

Working out indoors...usually with weights!

Winter Training

wavedoctor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:36:46 GMT

Mega biking. Instead of driving a car I bike to get my groceries. Carrying about $120.00 In groceries on a bike for 6miles will keep you in good shape! Also walk the Atlantic shoreline for a good 5 or so miles every day and drink one beer in the process. Less can be more!

Biking in the winter?

wavedoctor — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:27:59 GMT

Howdy ido,Yeh, I bike alll year round and winter long! In rain,snow sleet and beautiful sunshine. The worst however is NorEaster winds,it's like a giant hand pushing you backwards. Actually snow is the easiest weather to bike in_gives you great traction. Rain major sucks! Ice is'nt as bad as it seems,it's more the incredible ignorance and massive lack of respect and compassion you get from the people in cars. Around here anyway. They will look right at ya and run you off the road. The funny part is it's almost always someone about 50/60 pounds overweight smoking a ciggarette,shoving their mouth full of fast food and talking on a cell phone_Honest to God,no lie! I guess they hate healthy people or somthing?! Best advice is dress light and layer,because believe you me when you get to pedaling it does'nt matter how cold it is your gonna be toasty warm. Also 1 word=Chapstick! Protects your lips,nose and face!

Biking in the winter?

MikeyRocks — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:49:22 GMT

I don't bike in the winter at all, and can't understand why anybody would. But I imagine keeping warm and having special tires with more fraction matters.

Biking in the winter?

JulieK — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:47:58 GMT

There are still so many people out on their bikes around here, I am surprised! I would be nervous on the icy streets.

I am not a heavy duty biker, but, know our local bike shop offers some great classes for keeping in top biking shape during the winter months

Winter Training

madgolfer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:34:22 GMT

Excellent night at Whaleback NH last nite, 6" of not too wet and not too dry. Gotta love this double black diamond trail..."Y.O.O.Y.M".

Winter Training

PaulaZ — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:16:19 GMT

Yoga, either at a studio or at home. I prefer the studio as they crank the heat up to like 85 in there, but it's expensive so I usually practice at home.

Biking in the winter?

jdo — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:00:51 GMT

I recently heard a radio program about people who still commute by bike in the winter. It got me thinking - who still rides in the winter outside? And, if so, what are your tips for weatherizing or accessorizing (either you or the bike)? If not, how do you stay in cycling shape in the off season?

Winter Training

jdo — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:58:12 GMT

I like to go to the gym and work out using treadmills and weights and try to get some some swimming at the gym pool as well.

Winter Training

JulieK — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:08:42 GMT

I love the classes that are offered at our local YMCA. Kickboxing is my favorite. But, there are so many other types that are fun, too.

Winter Training

jeckler — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:44:04 GMT

What do you do to stay in shape during the winter months?