Winter-proofed and winter-proven

[ posted by Iain Sunday, October 26, 2008 ] Rainy

My friend and regular training buddy is due to take some time-off and a few weeks recovery for a minor op; so today was going to be the last chance for a Sunday tea run for a while.

Well, the weather did it's best to stop us but armed with some new winter proofing there was no way we were backing out. I've recently invested in some SKS Raceblades, some new Northwave overshoes and a new jacket to protect me from the elements; all of which worked excellently in 3 hours of constant rain.

I was wet and tired when we got home, but not cold or uncomfortable. It's good to have done a ride like this heading into the winter, it'll give me the motivation to get out and ride even if the weather and my body is telling me to crawl back under the duvet.

Riding at the moment consists of two or three 40 minute turbo sessions during the week, followed by one long recreational ride at the weekend. This routine is fitting in nicely around the priorities of family and work, I'll be looking to keep it up over the winter until the days get longer.

Comments:

If you need storage for you bike for the winter months, I found a great product that helps in the garage in terms of saving room. A little motorized bike lift that frees up space on the floor. You can see it here http://www.1stchoicegarage.com/slingger_electric_hoist.html
By Anonymous

Alternatively, you can take short training breaks in Spain and Portugal where it is nice practice weather.
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any tips for what to wear on my legs in this bad weather? i find motivation to get out there on a cold morning very hard.

roll on the summer!!
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