Surrey To Wakefield Tomorrow - Bike or Train? - SV650.org

29-11-05, 11:19 AM

Ooohh...my first poll!

I've got to get from near Farnham to Wakefield tomorrow, and return on Thursday. I don't want to be a wimp

but I am wondering whether, with the potential weather

, I should just use the train instead.

The forecast shows light sleet for Wakey tomorrow, and rain for Thursday, but who knows what'll happen?!

29-11-05, 11:28 AM

I'd normally say take the bike, but this time went with the train. I think it was my aching back, and the mention of alcohol that did it

Stu

fizzwheel · 29-11-05, 11:30 AM

How many miles is it, how good is your winter kit ? How confident do you feel riding in this kind of weather ?

If you are in any doubt over any of this then at the moment with the roads in the state they are in I would go on the train.

*I'm a bit bonkers I'd still take the bike if it was me

29-11-05, 11:32 AM

Take the train, its forecast to snow in Surrey.

29-11-05, 11:36 AM

Train. Definitely.

29-11-05, 11:44 AM

Long distance biking isn't great fun in this kind of weather. Sometimes it's better to wimp out and travel in (relative) comfort. Riding should be enjoyable, not worrying that your fingers are going to drop off because of the cold.

29-11-05, 11:47 AM

Cheers for the swift replies! (If it's to be by train I need to book today otherwise the costs rocket)

My winter kit is probably pretty good - I have the HG Cruise textile suit and heated grips. I don't have wintery boots tho - Alpinestars summat or others

I have returned to two wheels this year, but had ridden throughout winter in the past.

Kate, where did you see the snowy forecast? Metcheck says it's ok.

Fizz, I think I'm pehaps a little like you! I do kinda like the challenge of the ride. Ok, in the grand scheme of things it isn't that challenging, but you know what I mean!

Head says train would be more sensible (and I'm sure my wife would prolly prefer that idea) but I'm still thinking bike....

29-11-05, 11:49 AM

Oh, distance is 210 miles each way!

fizzwheel · 29-11-05, 11:59 AM

If you dont have winter boots, then boy are you going to get cold feet !!!

I've got a pair of Summer Alpinestars SMX-3's and no way would I ride distance with those on, your feet will freeze and then you wont be able to brake or change gear as properly and I wouldnt risk it

I've also got a pair of SMX3 Goretex that I use in the winter now as I got fedup with getting cold feet

If I were you I would take the train

29-11-05, 12:09 PM

Train no quezzy

View Poll Results: Surrey -> Wakefield, by bike or train?
Don't be a poof, practice rear wheel steering!	9	32.14%
Warmth, booze, snooze: train of course!	19	67.86%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

29-11-05, 11:19 AM	#1
Iain51 Guest Posts: n/a	Surrey To Wakefield Tomorrow - Bike or Train? Ooohh...my first poll! I've got to get from near Farnham to Wakefield tomorrow, and return on Thursday. I don't want to be a wimp but I am wondering whether, with the potential weather , I should just use the train instead. The forecast shows light sleet for Wakey tomorrow, and rain for Thursday, but who knows what'll happen?!

29-11-05, 11:30 AM	#3
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	How many miles is it, how good is your winter kit ? How confident do you feel riding in this kind of weather ? If you are in any doubt over any of this then at the moment with the roads in the state they are in I would go on the train. *I'm a bit bonkers I'd still take the bike if it was me __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

29-11-05, 11:59 AM	#9
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	If you dont have winter boots, then boy are you going to get cold feet !!! I've got a pair of Summer Alpinestars SMX-3's and no way would I ride distance with those on, your feet will freeze and then you wont be able to brake or change gear as properly and I wouldnt risk it I've also got a pair of SMX3 Goretex that I use in the winter now as I got fedup with getting cold feet If I were you I would take the train __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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29-11-05, 11:28 AM	#2
MavUK Guest Posts: n/a	I'd normally say take the bike, but this time went with the train. I think it was my aching back, and the mention of alcohol that did it Stu

29-11-05, 11:32 AM	#4
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	Take the train, its forecast to snow in Surrey.

29-11-05, 11:36 AM	#5
Cazza Guest Posts: n/a	Train. Definitely.

29-11-05, 11:44 AM	#6
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Long distance biking isn't great fun in this kind of weather. Sometimes it's better to wimp out and travel in (relative) comfort. Riding should be enjoyable, not worrying that your fingers are going to drop off because of the cold.

29-11-05, 11:47 AM	#7
Iain51 Guest Posts: n/a	Cheers for the swift replies! (If it's to be by train I need to book today otherwise the costs rocket) My winter kit is probably pretty good - I have the HG Cruise textile suit and heated grips. I don't have wintery boots tho - Alpinestars summat or others I have returned to two wheels this year, but had ridden throughout winter in the past. Kate, where did you see the snowy forecast? Metcheck says it's ok. Fizz, I think I'm pehaps a little like you! I do kinda like the challenge of the ride. Ok, in the grand scheme of things it isn't that challenging, but you know what I mean! Head says train would be more sensible (and I'm sure my wife would prolly prefer that idea) but I'm still thinking bike....

29-11-05, 11:49 AM	#8
Iain51 Guest Posts: n/a	Oh, distance is 210 miles each way!