http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Edinburgh weather: Warning cold snap on the way" en Fri, 22 May 2026 05:58:47 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316&page=2#post-129519 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:15:01 +0000 spytfyre 129519@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Too warm yesterday with the long sleeve lycra thing, the wooly lidl jumper and decathlon waterproof (new) ditched the jumper today and much better. nicee new dayglo yellow gloves too I was blinding myself as I started my ride, reminds me, need new night glasses as the previous lidl ones proved the only bad buy from there so far being as they are foam padded around the entire eye socket and steamed up, also the option for elastic strap to keep them on your bonce means they're hard to get off and out of the way - cue glasses over mouth and mild discomfort around the ears with helmet straps getting in the way<br /> That said the winter of 2010 was a good one, nearly what a foot of snow in town? Never seen that before, all hinges on the <a href="http://www.metcheck.com/UK/jetstream.asp">jet stream</a> which does look like it could be cold at weekend and Mon/Tue </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316&page=2#post-129450 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:20:00 +0000 twq 129450@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@amir yeah, it was roasting. Didn't even need gloves! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316&page=2#post-129446 Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:04:57 +0000 amir 129446@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>13.9 degrees this morning - toasty! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316&page=2#post-128169 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 09:11:56 +0000 amir 128169@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>After an early visitation from the fairy, I ended up cycling in summer kit this morning - lovely and warm. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316&page=2#post-127797 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:26:46 +0000 fimm 127797@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good point, Amir. I use overshoes as well! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316&page=2#post-127795 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:23:32 +0000 amir 127795@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I find over-shoes more effective than thick woollen sock. This is because they cut out the wind (from cycling). Thick socks might mean that your shoes fit too tightly causing circulation problems and thus not helping. I wear woolly boolies - warm but not too thick. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316&page=2#post-127794 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:17:57 +0000 fimm 127794@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For socks, I use old woolen hillwalking socks, which are perfect. Good socks for walking are quite expensive if you just want to wear them for cycling, but I expect that cheaper woolen socks would be just as warm. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127793 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:11:56 +0000 dg145 127793@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Chilly start this morning so, for me, it was L/S merino base layer and soft-shell jacket (for windproofing). Three-quarter length leggings and full finger gloves (for the first time since last winter). Felt fine with that, apart from a slight chilling of the feet. </p> <p>Anyone got any good winter sock recommendations? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127790 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 09:05:07 +0000 Uberuce 127790@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Shorts, mitts and T-shirt this morning. </p> <p>I think the full finger gloves will make an earlier appearance than last year due to changing handlebars. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127789 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 08:40:50 +0000 EddieD 127789@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If it stays like this for the weekend, it should be a good one - I love weather like this. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127788 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 08:39:17 +0000 fimm 127788@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Chilly but nice and sunny this morning. Got my warmer scarf out, and gloves are no longer optional. I hope it is like this tomorrow, when I plan to get the big bike out. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127787 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 08:32:26 +0000 CycleCommute.CC 127787@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cold morning, but it was nice with not much wind. Still managed it in shorts and never felt too bad. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127785 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 08:05:19 +0000 stiltskin 127785@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Distinctly chilly this morning right enough. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127784 Thu, 10 Oct 2013 07:19:27 +0000 gembo 127784@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Windchill is a factor as blowing from north west so colder than the still balmy sou'westerlies.</p> <p>Blow the wind southerly etc </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127778 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 23:00:55 +0000 crowriver 127778@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Pretty chilly this evening! Maybe not frost in the morning, but could feel distinctly cool... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127758 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:44:26 +0000 mgj 127758@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@kaputnik, isnt that because central government is responsible for trunk roads and it is local government that looks after local roads? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127757 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 17:39:48 +0000 Zenfrozt 127757@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I definitely noticed it today, need to get some long gloves as my poor wee finger tips were distinctly chilled by the time I got to work. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127724 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:29:28 +0000 amir 127724@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Didn't they bust the weather forecasting service making the annual Siberian predictions as being one bloke and a laptop? "</p> <p>The Evening News forecast is sponsored by the wool undies industry. Unlike the Met Office, whose forecast doesn't really support the EEN story. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127715 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 14:00:09 +0000 kaputnik 127715@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's OK folks, the benevolent Minister for Motorways <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-24431039">has provided more salt, de-icer and snowplows than ever</a>*</p> <p>* for trunk roads. Cyclists and pedestrians can take their chances on untreated pavements and paths or in the gutter... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127712 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:56:23 +0000 twq 127712@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was still in my short sleeved/legged kit today into the wind. Fingerless gloves meant my fingers got a bit chilly, but I warmed up half-way to work. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127701 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:33:38 +0000 Uberuce 127701@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Didn't they bust the weather forecasting service making the annual Siberian predictions as being one bloke and a laptop? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127696 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 13:20:34 +0000 Coxy 127696@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Same here - with my new Aldi arm warmers. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127688 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:58:40 +0000 skotl 127688@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was sunny when I left the house but it had just rained so I was fully togged up.<br /> Which was just as well by the time I got to the NEPN - absolutely chucked it down all the way into the west end.</p> <p>Was wearing my gillet so my torso was nice and dry. Unfortunately, I had to get straight onto a customer phone call when I got in with absolutely soaked shoulders. Still not been for a shower...</p> <p>And, of course, it's now beautiful sunshine. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127685 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:53:44 +0000 Arellcat 127685@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I cycled to work today in shorts and t-shirt. It's always summer inside the torpedo. But when you can't filter past traffic jams it can get a little parky as you cool down, so I have to have my windproof fleece with me anyway! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127682 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:40:55 +0000 Baldcyclist 127682@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I need a gillet, got poured on so had my waterproof on. Too hot. Before it rained I had base layer and long sleeved cycling top. Too cold. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127680 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:37:11 +0000 DaveC 127680@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I too saw lots of neon layered cyclists, including myself in my Mavic Vision vest. I think I just about got it right, short sleeved Helly Hanson and SS Jersey, shorts and arm warmers, with fingerless gloves. Cool until Dalmeny then ok to work. Usually come winter I'm either too warm or don't warm up before work. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127678 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:25:03 +0000 JohnS 127678@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes, back to average for October, if you'd taken the BBC forecast last night at face value, we'd had 60mph winds from the NW, blowing us into town this morning. The reality was the usual blustery SW wind, particularly on the Bridge. Funny time of year for trying to get the right layers, first day without shorts and felt too hot but hands were cold (?). A steady stream of high vis waterproofs in from the Bridge is the sign its autumn. Watch out for those leaves covering track edges and verges, had a bad wipe out this time last year on the narrow strech above Cramond Brig. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127676 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:23:33 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 127676@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<em>"Cold snap coming"</p> <p>Yes. It's called "winter"</em>"</p> <p>Get with the program kappers. Temperatures will plummet as we face a Siberian freeze with arctic conditions bringing chaos and misery. Just like last year. And the year before. And the year before...</p> <p>I just wish this winter thing was predictable so we could all plan for it. Y'know, if it happened on, I don't know, an annual basis? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127675 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:20:48 +0000 amir 127675@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Funny - the bbc forecast for Edinburgh is showing temperatures higher at the weekend. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11316#post-127670 Wed, 09 Oct 2013 12:09:22 +0000 jdanielp 127670@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was in full waterproofs when I set out this morning yet by the time I arrived at work I was wishing that I was in shorts and a t-shirt (although maybe a long-sleeved one!). </p>