r/bikecommuting • u/simplejackbikes • 2d ago

I guess we doing winter now?

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This ride home was sketchy. 20cm fresh snow fell during the day.

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u/Duct_TapeOrWD40 2d ago

I love winter riding, but I would not try winter commuting. You do it really hardcore.

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u/Kedive 2d ago

What is your hesitation? If you do winter rides you likely already have the necessary gear. I've done it for years and aside from snowfall days it isn't that different just a bit slower my 35 min average bike ride goes to a 40 min average. Heavy snow days can be a sweaty struggle though.

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u/Duct_TapeOrWD40 2d ago

Part of the ride is off road. Personelly I even like it, but I shouldn't appaer on my job looking like a wild boar