Thank god the hot weather is going

[mikee]

try the gray drearienesss of the central belt mate

you live in the posh bit

 

[JamesM]

I ran a half marathon today (11 am start) . There was nowhere to hide from the sun along the enitire route and I was 4 to 5 minutes off my usual pace. I lost nearly 1/2 a stone despite consuming around 4 litres of fluid before, during and after the event.

 

[andrewl]

Am I the only person that hates cycling in hot weather?

I love a good ride in spring or autumn. Nothing beats a run on a lovely cold crisp dry winters day.

Cycling on a scorching hot day, hating having to wear a helmet and sucking water through your camelback wishing you had brought a couple of extra bottles? No thanks.

Not that I like rain or mud, I just love dry cool weather for getting out.

Unless its 35+ degrees C with a hot wind and your jersey has dry salt stains, its not hot

Hot days are awesome. Clothing choice is simple, dry trails are retro friendly and a quick blast with a little compressed air post ride and the bike is good to go again.

Dust can be a little annoying at times but is easily fixed by riding at the front in single track

 

[rosstheboss]

I don't get to ride 1% as much as I'd like to, any opportunity to go riding I jump on, whether its pissing down or blazing hot. Stop complaining!!!

In some ways I look forward to winter as no one else wants to do anything outside, I dont mind the cold, I work outside all year round and its amazing how much of the UK weather is totally bearable with the right kit, hot or cold.

 

[samsbike]

Am I the only person that hates cycling in hot weather?

I love a good ride in spring or autumn. Nothing beats a run on a lovely cold crisp dry winters day.

Cycling on a scorching hot day, hating having to wear a helmet and sucking water through your camelback wishing you had brought a couple of extra bottles? No thanks.

Not that I like rain or mud, I just love dry cool weather for getting out.

I agree

 

[The Ken]

I'm going to bump this thread back up in January.

We'll see if everyone is happy with the snow and ice!

we do this ride every January... we're happy

I don't like the heat too much either, but it is still ridable - as is rain and mud - Autumn Winds I do hate but they aren't here yet and when they do come I'll just dig out the kite buggy and have fun that way.

 

[samsbike]

snow

Opposite end of the thread but given that I have moved near some woods and have a half decent bike, I am really looking forward to some riding in the snow.