{"id":16161,"date":"2016-01-18T05:08:14","date_gmt":"2016-01-18T13:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=16161"},"modified":"2020-09-01T17:02:44","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T00:02:44","slug":"foul-weather-cyclists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/","title":{"rendered":"Foul Weather Cyclists"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Foul weather cyclists cycle all year round, regardless of the weather (within reason). Fair weather cyclists get to cycle in the crisp air of spring, and through the long, sunny days of summer. Heaven.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17460\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=750%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,628\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fair weather cycling in stanley park 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycle somewhere fun to keep enjoying your rides!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=750%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17460 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg\" alt=\"Fair weather cyclists get to cycle through the long, sunny days of summer. Heaven.\" width=\"750\" height=\"628\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17460\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=750%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,628\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"fair weather cycling in stanley park 750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Cycle somewhere fun to keep enjoying your rides!&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?fit=750%2C628&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17460 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?resize=750%2C628&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fair weather cyclists get to cycle through the long, sunny days of summer. Heaven.\" width=\"750\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?resize=300%2C251&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?resize=250%2C209&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/fair-weather-cycling-in-stanley-park-750.jpg?resize=320%2C268&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Fair weather cyclists get to cycle through the long, sunny days of summer. Heaven.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>But<\/strong> fair weather cyclists miss out on the joys and extremes that year-round cyclists experience. After a few years of year-round cycling, I am here to tell you that fair weather cyclists are missing out on the kaleidoscope of experiences that we foul weather cyclists enjoy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16168\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16168\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/foul-weather-cyclists-fall\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?fit=750%2C744&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,744\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Foul weather cyclists fall\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt; I love cycling over the piles of colorful leaves that accumulate on the roads.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?fit=300%2C298&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?fit=750%2C744&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16168 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg\" alt=\" I love cycling over the piles of colorful leaves that accumulate on the roads. Foul weather cyclists\" width=\"750\" height=\"744\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16168\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/foul-weather-cyclists-fall\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?fit=750%2C744&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,744\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Foul weather cyclists fall\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt; I love cycling over the piles of colorful leaves that accumulate on the roads.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?fit=300%2C298&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?fit=750%2C744&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16168 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?resize=750%2C744&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\" I love cycling over the piles of colorful leaves that accumulate on the roads. Foul weather cyclists\" width=\"750\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?resize=300%2C298&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?resize=250%2C248&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Foul-weather-cyclists-fall.jpg?resize=320%2C317&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Cycling in the fall is so beautiful. I love cycling over the piles of colorful leaves that accumulate on the roads in fall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For example, I love the sight of leaves changing in fall. I love cycling over the piles of colorful leaves that accumulate on the roads. And one afternoon I witnessed a row of autumn leaves framed by a glorious rainbow.<\/p>\n<p>Spring is also an exciting time to cycle, as I get to notice all the spring blossoms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17461\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17461\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17461\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/dunsmuir-blossoms-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?fit=750%2C956&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,956\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dunsmuir blossoms-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ride safely and follow the rules of the road. If you can find a separated bike lane, use it! Read about the unexpected benefits of separate bike lanes here.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?fit=235%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?fit=750%2C956&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17461 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg\" alt=\"Spring is also an exciting time to cycle, as I get to notice all the spring blossoms.\" width=\"750\" height=\"956\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17461\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/dunsmuir-blossoms-750\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?fit=750%2C956&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,956\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dunsmuir blossoms-750\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Ride safely and follow the rules of the road. If you can find a separated bike lane, use it! Read about the unexpected benefits of separate bike lanes here.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?fit=235%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?fit=750%2C956&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17461 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?resize=750%2C956&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Spring is also an exciting time to cycle, as I get to notice all the spring blossoms.\" width=\"750\" height=\"956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?resize=235%2C300&amp;ssl=1 235w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?resize=118%2C150&amp;ssl=1 118w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?resize=250%2C319&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dunsmuir-blossoms-750.jpg?resize=320%2C408&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript> Spring is also an exciting time to cycle, as I get to notice all the spring blossoms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>And then there is the joy of cycling through the icy darkness, watching a wintry sun emerge. I really think that those who try to cycle all year round get an especially rich experience of cycling. Watching the light and the seasons change, experiencing it so viscerally because you&#8217;re in it, almost part of it. Collecting unique experiences along the way.<\/p>\n<p><center><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-choose-best-cycling-jacket\/\">7 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Jackets \u2013 How to Choose the Best Cycling Jacket<\/a><\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-dress-for-winter-cycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Dress for Winter Cycling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s one of my best foul weather cycling experiences!<\/p>\n<p>One December morning I left for work at 5.00 a.m. because I had insomnia. I had checked the weather forecast, and there was nothing especially ominous. The temperature was close to freezing, and sunrise was a long way off &#8211; but it wasn\u2019t raining, and cycling would soon warm me up.<\/p>\n<p>Halfway up a very steep, long hill, it started to rain. Well, that was unpleasant. It was cold enough without rain. Wished I was wearing something really waterproof. Oh well, it\u2019ll probably pass, I decided. Just keep pedalling \u2026<\/p>\n<p>Minutes later, the rain was suspiciously cold. And heavy. It dawned on me: this is not rain, this is <strong>freezing<\/strong> rain. Shit. Should I turn back? Well no, I\u2019m almost halfway to work \u2013 I might as well keep going.<\/p>\n<p>A few more minutes later \u2013 it dawned on me: this is no longer freezing rain; this is now bona fide <strong>snow<\/strong>. Mmm. Well, in some ways this is better than freezing rain, because it\u2019s light and fluffy. And much less wet. Of course, these is the drawback that the snow is starting to accumulate on the street. Now I am cycling in snow that is about six inches deep. I wonder if my tires are rated for snow? Just keep pedaling \u2026<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_16167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16167\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/foul-weather-cyclists1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?fit=800%2C589&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,589\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"foul weather cyclists(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I was NOT planning on snow &#8230;. just keep pedaling &#8230;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?fit=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?fit=750%2C552&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16167 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg\" alt=\"I was NOT planning on snow .... just keep pedaling ... foul weather cyclists\" width=\"800\" height=\"589\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-16167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"16167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/foul-weather-cyclists\/foul-weather-cyclists1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?fit=800%2C589&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,589\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"foul weather cyclists(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I was NOT planning on snow &#8230;. just keep pedaling &#8230;&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?fit=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?fit=750%2C552&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-16167 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?resize=800%2C589&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I was NOT planning on snow .... just keep pedaling ... foul weather cyclists\" width=\"800\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?resize=150%2C110&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?resize=250%2C184&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/foul-weather-cyclists1.jpg?resize=320%2C236&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript> I was NOT planning on snow &#8230;. just keep pedaling &#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OK, now I am cycling in a quiet, white, winter wonderland. <strong>Not<\/strong> what I was planning or dressed for, and I am now seriously wet and extremely cold. I am pretty much wet to the skin from head to foot, and my moisture coating is in danger of freezing. NOT good. I am reaching the top of the hill, about to intersect with a major road. It\u2019s no longer pitch dark, because the show lightens things. People are wondering across the snowy street, not bothering to check for traffic, because it\u2019s that wonderfully silent winter wonderland kind of scene. Except that I\u2019m heading up the hill towards them. My bell is frozen so it won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n<p>So I sing out: \u201cHelloooo. Biiiike!\u201d they look around in blank amazement. I can almost <strong>hear<\/strong> them thinking \u201cWho is this lunatic?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As I go past, I mutter, \u201cThe weather forecast didn\u2019t say anything about snow!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now I am passing Metrotown, which has a major transit center. I am wet through and close to hypothermia. I consider stopping to catch a lovely warm bus. That way, if I pass out from hypothermia, help will be at hand. And I will not be in danger of sliding. But then I think I may have to wait for a bus for up to 30 minutes, in which case I will probably die of hypothermia anyway. So I keep on cycling, cautiously. Astonishingly, my tires are rock solid, even in the snow and slush. My courage pays off a little later, as I descend the hill, because as the elevation drops, the snow disappears. I rush towards work, hoping I can make it before hypothermia sets in.<\/p>\n<p>I push my bike into my office building, snow dripping from my bike and nose. I am deeply disappointed that there is no one there to witness my courage (or is that mind boggling stupidity?). The best part of this story? I strip off my frozen, sodden clothes and have the most wonderful hot shower I have ever had in my life. 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