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[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

We've got 3" of snow come down in the last few hours and still coming down in bucket loads

We would have 3 inches but it is melting at about 1/2 the rate it is coming down. It did however leave us with no electricity for around 4 hours due to fallen trees!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

you've beat your av speed @Nigelnaturist and got your 6000, well done mateyI'm on (a poor in comparison) 2286.7miles for the year, I'd say I'd loved every mile of it but there were a few not so feeling the love hill climbs

Different type of terrain, not sure i would do 6,000 miles in parts of Derbyshire.

 

[Stonechat]

I am on 4471 miles for the year. Maybe a ride tomorrow weather and Mrs S depending.
There was an article online somewhere on how many miles to burn off a mince pie
Not sure I will do enough miles to burn off all I have eaten

No snow here

 

[MattMM]

So back after a few weeks out due to a root canal infection which spread into my lymphatic system...sorted last week finally after 3 courses of antibiotics and root canal surgery. Back home in the southside of Glasgow, and have winterised the Roubaix with some SKS longs, which work great. Managed a couple of light rides on my Fenwick flat loop, today's was great, not for speed or PRs, but for some great banter with roadies and clubs who were out and about. Had to stay off the cycle path and stick to roads owing to ice, but roads were fine, weather was fantastic, clear, cold, awesome.

Nice to be back...and thanks to all the guys on Strava for kudos - means a lot particularly when you've been away for a while...cheers

http://www.strava.com/activities/233317753

 

[Mo1959]

Wish this freezing weather would lift. At least minus 3 again so definitely no cycling. Maybe try a careful jog when I am walking the dog shortly but I don't think I'll even bother to record it as I think it will be a bit stop/start where it is slippy.

 

[stevey]

Same here Mo it's around-3 was going to ride but although the roads look ok it's the black ice you cannot see that worries me.
So it will be a walk for me later

 

[Mo1959]

Same here Mo it's around-3 was going to ride but although the roads look ok it's the black ice you cannot see that worries me.
So it will be a walk for me later

The white rhimey frost isn't so bad, but as you say the black shiny stuff is lethal. Walked the pooch and once I got to the trail I jogged or should I say slowly shuffled for a couple of miles. Shoes weren't really running shoes and had a padded jacket on so not really dressed for proper running. Still got mildly out of breath and quite warm though and that's all that's really required.

 

[Big_Dave]

Still snowed off here, it's been too cold for the snow to melt, might have to venture out on the mtb tomorrow and see how far I can get, bloomin' hard work cycling in the snow

 

[stevey]

A few of the local club went out and fell (Black ice) all ok though went for a 3 miles walk with the Mrs got back still felt antsy so went out straight away for a 3 mile run just finished a small turkey dinner.... And now rest.
I'll see what the road are like in the morning as to whether I go out or not.

 

[Stonechat]

Very cold, did not get out until after 10.30
Was not able to find thickest cycling gloves, and at first hands were cold but warmed up. Did a few smaller hills as I did. not fancy the longer ride to bigger ones. Found the back of my head got very cold, need a warmer hat under the helmet. It looked glorious and sunny, but it was bitterly cold

31.49 miles at only 14.2 mph with 1168 feet climbed

http://www.strava.com/activities/233742215

 

[Mo1959]

Colder than ever, plus I have a bit of a sore throat so just another day of walking I think.
Looking back to my rides last year, I think I risked cycling occasionally on really cold days but not risking it this year.

 

[welsh dragon]

My god. It's hellish cold here, the coldest we have had so far this year. Stay safe folks. Its not worth going rrrr's over t*ts and doing yourselves an injury on your trusty steeds. Turbo for me.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Colder than ever, plus I have a bit of a sore throat so just another day of walking I think.
Looking back to my rides last year, I think I risked cycling occasionally on really cold days but not risking it this year.

Welcome to The Sore Throat Club!

Two in our house at the moment - Strepsil Central!

Much worse overnight.

 

[Mo1959]

Welcome to The Sore Throat Club!

Two in our house at the moment - Srepsil Central!

Much worse overnight.

Seems to be doing the rounds just now. My brother has had a cold so no doubt he passed his bugs to me when I saw him on Boxing Day.....nice of him. Lol.

Well, walk was very pleasant. It was that nice white crispy frost that you can actually get a grip on and the trail by the river is always fine too. Had a little gentle shuffle again for a couple of miles......would be exaggerating to call it a run! It is nice not be attached to a garmin for a change and I think I enjoy it more when I don't worry about how fast or slow I am.

Toast and banana for brekkie washed down by a mug of tea then better head round to the shops for bread and milk if nothing else.

 

[huwsparky]

Well guys/gals, fell off yesterday on ice pulling away from a junction. Knee hurts today (as it did yesterday) and the stitching on my 2 month old tights is slightly damaged. Ask yourself is it really worth it with weather like this.

To anyone interested

Check out my 47.6 mi Ride on Strava: http://app.strava.com/activities/233760703