Are you still getting up before dark for a ride??

With the dark, wet and cold mornings well and truly here it got me wondering about the hardy souls who are still getting up before dawn to start their ride...rain, sleet or snow they are out.

So who is departing before dawn, regardless of weather? Whats to motivator?

Personally this winter I'll be parking most of the riding in favor of a big chunk of running and swimming training. Not to say I won't be out on the bike, but it won't be before the sun or when it's raining (ok if it starts when out on the bike). So maybe a weekend here and there when fine and the odd commute.

How about you?

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Permalink Reply by RD6 on June 24, 2012 at 19:25

back to hibernation under the sheets

Permalink Reply by Phil Crick on June 24, 2012 at 19:28

Can't motivate myself to do it in the morning, but quite happy to ride around in the dark in the evenings, having said that I have just bought a turbo trainer, so I have the option of going for a ride in the lounge if I want.

Permalink Reply by Justin V on June 24, 2012 at 19:42
Still getting up. The most invigorating way to start the day. It's good to maintain some fitness even in the off season.
So are you going to join me at 4.30 tomorrow?
Permalink Reply by Darren Bosanko on June 24, 2012 at 19:46
Funny you should say that...I'll be up at 4:30 but it will be to catch a plan to brisbane!

If I want to be invigorated I'll stick with some cold water on the face :)
Permalink Reply by Tim B on June 24, 2012 at 19:45
WOMGiE!
Permalink Reply by Michael Bland on June 24, 2012 at 20:23

I wake up @ 4:45 for work ,,and drive there with the heater on @ 5:30 .
I intend to keep riding out to the Gawler Wheeler rides each Saturday ,providing it's not pissing down when I leave @ 6:00.
It's an Icy ride ,sun is just popping up after I get there @ 7:00

Permalink Reply by Pete Roberts on June 24, 2012 at 20:39

I start work at 6am,  and only have a 5km commute, so unless the weather is at the most foul, I will be up & out on the bike well before Sun up.

I feel so much more alive after just a 5km ride, it's well worth the early start.

Permalink Reply by Nigel "Griffo" Griffiths on June 24, 2012 at 23:02

I'm like you Pete, on day shift I start work at 6am too. Up at 4:30 before leaving for work at 5am on an 11km commute. Doesn't matter whether its winter or summer, its still dark!!

Permalink Reply by Michael Wetherley on June 25, 2012 at 16:40

+1

Permalink Reply by Steven Ellison on June 24, 2012 at 21:07
I often start, read most of the time, my morning rides before sunrise even as early as 4am. I do avoid riding in the rain and even try to avoid strong winds. Early morning is the best time for me to ride :-)
Permalink Reply by Dstone on June 24, 2012 at 21:31

Got no choice so i will be out so long as it is not raining (Dont need the ks that much). Tom morning up at 5:45 for a cx loop through the hills and then home by 930.

Permalink Reply by Frank on June 24, 2012 at 21:39
Doing spin classes instead. Too dark, cold and wet!

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