The only thing I don't like about winter riding...

[JohnH]

I don't mind the cold or the gloomy daylight or riding through the mud...

...but I do hate the amount of cleaning that you have to do when you return with a bike, a pair of shoes and a set of clothes that are completely covered in mud and shite.

I went out for about an hour and a half today and when I came back, I could definitely smell the faint wiff of manure coming from either the bike, my clothes or me (That'll teach me to buy my after-shave in the pound shop).

I spent almost as much time washing the bike and putting my clothes thru the washer as I did out on the trails. It makes you wonder if it's worth it -- although as soon as the weather looks okay, I know I'll be back out there again, giving my sparkling clean bike another coating of mud and crap. :roll:

It'll be better in the Spring....

 

[gibbleking]

the way my lungs turn into gunk machines afterwards...oh and the fact its flappin freezing,wet,dirty,windy,cold,downright unpleasent ...ect

 

[lewis1641]

That's the beauty of a bike you care little about. Clean and oil the chain, chuck it in the shed ready for next time.

 

[REKIBorter]

I love riding this time of year. The mud and cold make it so special. Just think how terrible it would be to ride all year round in somewhere like Sol-Cal. Hang on...


I may be having a change of mind.

 

[jimihendrix]

I cant stand it, so much so that i have'nt been out properly since August

My bikes are mint and gear smells like summer meadows though

 

[RobMac]

I cant stand it, so much so that i have'nt been out properly since August

My bikes are mint and gear smells like summer meadows though

You've been using Lenor for chain lub again haven't you?



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[legrandefromage]

winter riding is great:

 

[Andy B]

Weighed the bikes after the mud collecting had finished, about 6lb of mud on each bike, not looking forward to cleaning the Clockwork today

 

[mikee]

still all bloody icy up here ,lethal this morning ,had to resort to the road
to get home

heading down to the coast tomorrow ,i hope thats a bit more rideable

 

[dyna-ti]

The only thing I don't like about winter riding...

Front wheel washout