I am so excited with myself.. a bit of patting myself on the back.

I finally took my bicycle out when it was frigidly cold, and went for a ride to the coffee shop for a business meeting.

I started bicycling March 1, 2008 and wanted to continue throughout the winter. I kind of chickened out as the weather got colder in the fall time. Today I said I was going to take the plunge and I did.

I must say that I had to dress up with alot of outer clothing to make it work, however, by the time I got to my destination, 1 mile and a few minutes later, I was sweating pretty well!



The point is that I wanted to stay true to my goal which was to lose 85 pounds before I purchased another car. I haven't lost that amount of weight yet, so I don't think I should get a car. I was worried about getting around in Winter in Saskatchewan without a vehicle. A foreign concept to people my age.!

I've also saved money over the last year by not buying a car.

I was pretty worried about the winter time, as I would like to go places. I walk much of the time, and still have a big aversion to taking the bus.

It is entirely possible to ride a bicycle throughout winter if you're so inclined. With the onset of the global crisis, this could be an option for some. Again, I spent $7 on repairs this summer for my bicycle. I'm sure that winter wear will cost me a little bit more, however it seems entirely doable.

Anyway... on a personal note, I am glad to say that I bicycled to a business meeting in -17c weather on November 20, 2008 in Saskatchewan. If nothing else, that's a personal achievement that I honestly didn't think I would do.

What it does do is open up the winter for enjoyment for me. I used to dread winter after November 1st. I would patiently endure the next six months until spring time. With this new option, I feel free to go out and enjoy myself much more in the winter time.

It's time to be able to talk about riding your bike in the winter. The new financial climate makes it more politically correct to talk about it.

This article asks:
Can I bicycle in sub zero temperature?
What does it cost to ride a bicycle compared to a car?
Can I save money by riding my bicycle in winter?