Do you break a promise?

I promised myself that I would not go out on my bike till it was 10c but getting serious withdrawal symptoms and there doesn't seem to be any improvement in the near future.

I went out today Mac, did the burnham bends, trek back to H&H for a soft drink, then down to danbury and home again.

Was good fun, but it is chilly out!

Why does it need to be above 10c?

I'm a wimp,no snow and no ice and no frozen extremities

10C is tropical... I prefer it to be above say 4C but I don't mind as long as no ice.

[tigersaw]

minimum 15 degs
I did about 300 miles last year

My minimum riding temperature is currently about 3 degrees, but that's only for Devizes to London (about 80 miles). For shorter distances, anything above freezing is OK. I must be getting soft these days as I never used to have minimums.

My minimum temperature is whenever the road is icy and becomes dangerous, ie: the bike starts wondering about underneath you. I don't mind -5 so long as the road is dry or carrying plenty traffic and well salted. Motorway speeds in freezing temperatures need thermals, extra fleeces, extra socks, and either heated grips or fleece gloves under my winter gloves. There is no such thing as "too cold", only inappropriate gear/clothing.

My biggest hate about winter riding is having to stop every 50 miles to clean your visor, and what the salt does to the bike, but I have a winter hack now.

It starting snowing whilst you are miles from home is always a risk in winter, especially if it settles on the road.

[CheGuevara]

Seems to me a promise to self is more of a pledge than say a real promise to others, especially if it's not terribly important - what difference will 8c make than say 10c really, providing the roads are in ridable condition.

That said, have you not officialy cracked 10c since your promise? At least not somewhere (temperature) in your vicinity? If so, promise not broken.

Otherwise, if the spirit of your promise was not broken (even if perhaps the temperature and conditions were slightly misguided), then I believe you hvae some grace.

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by -Ralph-

My minimum temperature is whenever the road is icy and becomes dangerous, ie: the bike starts wondering about underneath you. I don't mind -5 so long as the road is dry or carrying plenty traffic and well salted. Motorway speeds in freezing temperatures need thermals, extra fleeces, extra socks, and either heated grips or fleece gloves under my winter gloves. There is no such thing as "too cold", only inappropriate gear/clothing.

+1 temp doesn't bother me, crashing does.