The wet and windy, with occasional snow, 2019/2020 thread

[rjg48]

bolidemichael said:

rjg48 said:

bolidemichael said:

Blib said:

rjg48 said:

Very cold here now.

Alaska?

The freezer at work?

Yes, I'm trapped in the freezer.

Share some photos with us, then, to warm our cockles

[Bill]

Spectacular last few days on the south coast. I saw -2° in the fog this morning.

[Puggit]

Meanwhile in Florida...

[ArnageWRC]

JakeT said:

What a brilliant day this morning. If every winter could be like this I would be very pleased. I wouldn't even be miffed at the lack of snow. Just clear skies and nice cold mornings.

Exactly! It's pretty much the perfect winter weather.......29th Nov - 1st Dec was similar....cold, clear, with a little sun. So much more enjoyable out on the bike, than the grey, wet & windy garbage usually served up.

[Puggit]

Anyone going skiing in Andorra? https://twitter.com/Meteo_Pyrenees/status/12199001...

[JakeT]

Valencia looked to be bad too, which was quite something.

I'm planning a roadtrip over the Pyrenees... In July.

[CAPP0]

bolidemichael said:

CAPP0 said:

Definitely the coldest commute so far this winter for me today - Kent to London, by (motor)bike.

What gear do you have to keep warm and does it work? I was giving a few hardy bikers today plenty of room!

Full Goretex Pro suit, decent goretex gloves, and a few layers of merino under. My bike has heated grips, 2-stage, and the highest setting is too hot other than at motorway speeds, and I also have a heated seat Which is not too intrusive but helps with core temperature a little.

Some people have heated undergarments (waistcoat, gloves, etc) and swer by them but I haven't been tempted yet, plus they're v expensive.

[Puggit]

Potential storm next Monday - it's been modelled for a while, with a very sharp temperature gradient featured on a front - squall line...

[bolidemichael]

CAPP0 said:

bolidemichael said:

CAPP0 said:

Definitely the coldest commute so far this winter for me today - Kent to London, by (motor)bike.

What gear do you have to keep warm and does it work? I was giving a few hardy bikers today plenty of room!

Full Goretex Pro suit, decent goretex gloves, and a few layers of merino under. My bike has heated grips, 2-stage, and the highest setting is too hot other than at motorway speeds, and I also have a heated seat Which is not too intrusive but helps with core temperature a little.

Some people have heated undergarments (waistcoat, gloves, etc) and swer by them but I haven't been tempted yet, plus they're v expensive.

Thanks CAPP0; layers of merino can't be beat, particularly is the Pro does an effective job at stopping the wind.

[ukbabz]

Puggit said:

Potential storm next Monday - it's been modelled for a while, with a very sharp temperature gradient featured on a front - squall line...

So wet and windy then...

[MYOB]

CAPP0 said:

bolidemichael said:

CAPP0 said:

Definitely the coldest commute so far this winter for me today - Kent to London, by (motor)bike.

What gear do you have to keep warm and does it work? I was giving a few hardy bikers today plenty of room!

Full Goretex Pro suit, decent goretex gloves, and a few layers of merino under. My bike has heated grips, 2-stage, and the highest setting is too hot other than at motorway speeds, and I also have a heated seat Which is not too intrusive but helps with core temperature a little.

Some people have heated undergarments (waistcoat, gloves, etc) and swer by them but I haven't been tempted yet, plus they're v expensive.

Do you use mufflers? Even with heated grips, the hands suffer on the motorways!

[Dr Doofenshmirtz]

MYOB said:

CAPP0 said:

bolidemichael said:

CAPP0 said:

Definitely the coldest commute so far this winter for me today - Kent to London, by (motor)bike.

What gear do you have to keep warm and does it work? I was giving a few hardy bikers today plenty of room!

Full Goretex Pro suit, decent goretex gloves, and a few layers of merino under. My bike has heated grips, 2-stage, and the highest setting is too hot other than at motorway speeds, and I also have a heated seat Which is not too intrusive but helps with core temperature a little.

Some people have heated undergarments (waistcoat, gloves, etc) and swer by them but I haven't been tempted yet, plus they're v expensive.

Do you use mufflers? Even with heated grips, the hands suffer on the motorways!

Bar Muffs are 100% the answer, even better with heated grips. I had them on by CBR1100 when I was commuting daily. They looked silly, didn't care.

[magpie215]

Sitrep...Blackpool.......code Grey

[CAPP0]

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

MYOB said:

CAPP0 said:

bolidemichael said:

CAPP0 said:

Definitely the coldest commute so far this winter for me today - Kent to London, by (motor)bike.

What gear do you have to keep warm and does it work? I was giving a few hardy bikers today plenty of room!

Full Goretex Pro suit, decent goretex gloves, and a few layers of merino under. My bike has heated grips, 2-stage, and the highest setting is too hot other than at motorway speeds, and I also have a heated seat Which is not too intrusive but helps with core temperature a little.

Some people have heated undergarments (waistcoat, gloves, etc) and swer by them but I haven't been tempted yet, plus they're v expensive.

Do you use mufflers? Even with heated grips, the hands suffer on the motorways!

Bar Muffs are 100% the answer, even better with heated grips. I had them on by CBR1100 when I was commuting daily. They looked silly, didn't care.

I've tried them a couple of times and I really can't get on with them. I'm 100% sure they are really effective. But my bike has multiple switchgear both sides, plus I do a lot of close filtering and they add to the width.

[RizzoTheRat]

CAPP0 said:

Some people have heated undergarments (waistcoat, gloves, etc) and swer by them but I haven't been tempted yet, plus they're v expensive.

I made my own heated waistcoat for about £30, it's fking fantastic!

[bolidemichael]

CAPP0 said:

Dr Doofenshmirtz said:

MYOB said:

CAPP0 said:

bolidemichael said:

CAPP0 said:

Definitely the coldest commute so far this winter for me today - Kent to London, by (motor)bike.

What gear do you have to keep warm and does it work? I was giving a few hardy bikers today plenty of room!

Full Goretex Pro suit, decent goretex gloves, and a few layers of merino under. My bike has heated grips, 2-stage, and the highest setting is too hot other than at motorway speeds, and I also have a heated seat Which is not too intrusive but helps with core temperature a little.

Some people have heated undergarments (waistcoat, gloves, etc) and swer by them but I haven't been tempted yet, plus they're v expensive.

Do you use mufflers? Even with heated grips, the hands suffer on the motorways!

Bar Muffs are 100% the answer, even better with heated grips. I had them on by CBR1100 when I was commuting daily. They looked silly, didn't care.

I've tried them a couple of times and I really can't get on with them. I'm 100% sure they are really effective. But my bike has multiple switchgear both sides, plus I do a lot of close filtering and they add to the width.

I'd be worried about hands being stuck in the event of a lowside etc...

[fttm]

After last weekends Colorado low system screwed us over once again the forecast for the next few weeks is awesome , a few plus temps and the chance of freezing rain but quite pleasant for Jan .Winter started early so maybe it'll feck off early too , doubt it though .
Give us poor souls up here a break Jim , keep your crap weather where it starts ;)

[jimmyjimjim]

Sorry. If its any consolation, we've not had snow for a few weeks. Been a bit chilly, but no precipitation since Christmas.

[RicksAlfas]

Puggit said:

Potential storm next Monday - it's been modelled for a while, with a very sharp temperature gradient featured on a front - squall line...

Panic stations!

[Puggit]

What's that little asterisk thing under the grey cloud?