Is it me or is riding harder in the winter?

[Andrew_P]

My oft repeated mantra, winter miles, summer smiles. Keeps me going. Couple of people I know stop in Oct and re-surface when it gets warmer March\April. Takes them till August to feel like they have got their fitness back then 6-8 weeks feeling good on the bike then they pack it in, madness.

 

[Stevec047]

Take some food with you and have a coffee break after 10 miles to warm you for the return

Will definitely start doing that thanks for the advice

 

[PeteXXX]

Winter miles, summer smiles... Yep, winter riding is sometimes more challenging, but sometimes being the only one out there is reward in itself

 

[DaveGM]

Winter miles, summer smiles... Yep, winter riding is sometimes more challenging, but sometimes being the only one out there is reward in itself

thanks everyone for your responses.

went out again today and covered approx 11 miles. Average speed 12.5 MPH.

Feel pleased and better then yesterday. Onwards and upwards and bring on the spring!!

 

[User16625]

Who cares how fast you are riding in Winter?

There is a reason all the Pro cyclists are in the middle East to race at the moment.....its warm.

Cycling is hard in Winter. Forget the speed and just ride.

The thought of getting road salt all over my motorcycle, and therefore more time spent in garages getting rusty parts replaced does make cycling in winter that much easier for me. I do not drive a car, but I imagine that the same principle would apply.

 

[Nomadski]

After my ride on Saturday I got man flu which has had me bed ridden since Sunday afternoon.

Your damn right winter riding is hard!

 

[Eribiste]

I don't have a choice, I have to go out at least once a month to meet the Cyclechat 50km ride per month challenge.