Seasonal confusion...

[JonB]

I was driving home today at about 6.30pm and the sun was setting nicely and then it dawned on me that it is the 1st October today. It doesn't even feel like autumn yet? Not that I am complaining, but I can't believe it is carnival weekend next weekend which signifies the run up to Christmas for most of the town. Surreal. The leaves have barely started falling off the trees.

I must say, I do love an "Indian summer".
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[pyx_e]

Since the kids went back to school the biking weather has been awesome, my fav time of year.
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[Darth]

Was bloody cold in Aberdeen yesterday. The first reminder that winter is on its way. So glad i am moving to a desk job next week so wont be spending another winter out in the yard!
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[Dragonfly]

Cold here last night. Does look like autumn only it is milder during the day I noticed. I like this time of the year, nicer days than summer was. A lot less rain anyway.
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[Sir Black Pig]

I just can't wait 'till we move to Crete.
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[Sparks!]

It was cold here last night too, its been quite hot during the day but over past couple of days its getting noticeably cooler..

the night before last was amazing, about 7pm it was almost dark but a nice sunset which made everything kind of surreal, it was like watching a bluray movie in cinema mode was kinda weird whilst driving along in almost darkness but with shimmering orange glow off the roads and parked cars

I'm kinda looking forward to winter this year.
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[Bubbs]

Yeah on the bike to work this morning its was starting to feel colder.. The airflow jacket has definitely been hung-up for the winter!!

What's it like riding in the winter with frost on the ground?? Is it not worth thinking about or should I just go for it?
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[Tonka]

A picture from the trail ride I did with three others yesterday - it was like a summer's day

This is a place called Heaven's Gate and yesterday was just why it's so named - perfect!

https://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr344/Tonkatoo_2008/th_DSC00758.jpg

Played in the fords on the way back for ages as it was so warm and there was so little water, none of them were even difficult as oppose to the impossible they become in the winter!
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[Tonka]

It's out on the Purbecks - been out offroad about three times a week lately - should be really good by now, but I'm still rubbish and fall off loads!!
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[Banned]

Was bloody cold in Aberdeen yesterday ..... lol

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[wizzzard]

Haven't noticed it feeling any colder yet but you can certainly tell its autumn. Rode in to work this morning and it was that windy, for quite a large stretch of the route it felt like I was in some sort of leaf storm.

It's the first weekend that I haven't seen loads of bikes parked at the transport cafe on the way either.
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[colin1]

I think autumn has officially arrived.
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[Sparks!]

It was warm and sunny until you posted this thread!! now it's gone all cold, damp and wintery!!
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[J0Al1]

Autumn has been in the air for a few weeks now despite the warm week last week.

September has been one of the nicest months for years now. It used to be May.

[The Original Muzza]

[Banned]

Well at least you have the highlands and aviemore nearby, which is better than spagetti junction and crap football teams.

[WildGoose]

I was still too hot at work this week, in a similar way to mid july just without quite the humidity.

Thought the past week or so, I have noted as i've walked out the door in the morning, that it was nippy enough to make me not want to ride the bike to work.
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[nowhere.elysium]

Well, it's pissing it down at the moment, and the weather's been very up-and-down the past couple of days. It was glorious for a couple of weeks, though so I suppose I shouldn't complain. Meh.
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[Sir Black Pig]

Well it was b*stard baltic this morning on the way to work..
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