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Who's Still Riding?

by Robin
(Effingham, IL)

My parking space at work

I got my Christmas Day Ride in, nice weather in Central Illinois, mid 40's. We rode 200 miles yesterday to Springfield, IL and back to Effingham. I ride to work everyday through the winter as long as it's dry, no matter the temps. Thank goodness for heated gloves.

Who's Still Riding? Any tips to keep warm.

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Jan 14, 2012

cold weather riding
by: idahokathy

Here in North Idaho we got a ride in on Jan. 4 when it was 54 degrees! Yesterday it was 19 degrees and we are supposed to get a wave of snowy weather for the next 6 days. So we're on hold for now!

Jan 06, 2012

this probably doesn't count...
by: Karen

...but I ride almost everyday. Of course, I live in San Antonio...

Jan 05, 2012

cold weather riding
by: Dottie

I wish I could ride when it gets cold but it seems everytime it gets warm enough to ride in the winter the roads are still icy. But when it is nice enough (50 or above)and the roads are clear I ride.

Dottie

Jan 04, 2012

Not far behind you!
by: Trisha

We did a quick ride here in Ontario on New Year's Day - it was about 4 celcius (39 F). Then we got hit with a bit whomp of snow. So we are on hold for now. But let me tell you - that New Year's Day run felt great!! I'm with you, hon!

Jan 03, 2012

BRR
by: Robin

Well, i wimped out today, girls. It is 15 degrees with a wind chill of 8, that's if your standing still. Go 60 mph in 15 degrees!!! Guess I wimped out. Daughter has a volleyball game this afternoon and that's my excuse!!

Dec 31, 2011

Missouri and Rolling
by: Ms. B

I'm here in the St. Louis, MO area and we are still getting nice days here and there. I usually ride as long as the temp is at least 38. No tips on keeping warm as I am using the bundling technique. However, I did buy a GREAT jacket that is good for 9 months out of the year. The only time I don't wear it is in the summer. :-)

Dec 31, 2011

Hopefully on and off all winter..in CO!
by: Lark

We rode for 3 hours the Sunday before Christmas, and it's supposed to be close to 60 again today in Colorado Springs. There's still snow melting though from a storm and they put down a lot of gravel here so you needs to be careful, but the weather is awesome in CO! It is in the 40's and 50's on and off throughout the winter normally.

Dec 31, 2011

still riding
by: Tammy

We are still riding here in FL. mid 70's this weekend. low teps at night are low to mid 50's. when it gets a little colder we will just leather up.

Dec 28, 2011

Last ride of the season?
by: Mary

Hubby and I are heading out on Saturday for the "last ride of the season" (North Central Texas). Promises to be 69 and sunny. I'm a complete wimp I do not ride in anything less than 65 or more than 90. Big "ups" to those that ride rain/shine/snow/ice/cold, etc.

Dec 28, 2011

Rain or Shine
by: Robin

Just clarifying that we do ride in the rain. Last year we even rode when it was cold and raining, but this year, my hubby and i made a pact that the cutoff temp was 45 degrees for wet conditions, just too risky on some of these roads here.

Dec 28, 2011

Still riding
by: Anonymous

I am still riding in the Pacfic North West. We have had the dryes December in record. But I ride in the rain also. It does get cold and I am ready for heated gloves. It is good to be able to ride almost all year round when you can

Dec 28, 2011

Wow
by: Lynn - Florida

Robin, I give you a lot of credit for riding this long into the season. The 40s is pretty darn cold, even with heated equipment. There is nothing like the crisp fresh air to make you feel alive!

Dec 28, 2011

Heated Gloves vs Heated GRips
by: Robin

I'm curious how heated grips can keep your hands warm versus the heated gloves. The heating elements on my gloves are on the back side of my hand and down my fingers where they get the coldest. Heated grips are just gonna warm and inside of your gloves, right?

Dec 28, 2011

UK...
by: Lisa (UK)

So far in the UK we've had just a couple of days of snow. otherwise its the usual rain (I live in the North West!) Still getting out though and of course keeping wrapped up!

Dec 27, 2011

still riding
by: Lois

I'm in North Carolina in the mountains still pretty warm here, days getting up to mid 50's. I'm still riding as much as I can between work and rain. I've got a gerbings heated jacket liner, also have heated grips.

Dec 27, 2011

Robin, you're awesome...
by: Anonymous

I wimp out because of cold and I live in so Texas...you're an inspiration

Dec 27, 2011

Still riding
by: Pam

I'm still riding but I live in South Carolina so it hasn't been very cold here. I don't think I would be as brave as you to ride when it's really cold.

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