Winter Is Coming - Biking in Cold Weather

[dariusf2]

So true. It’s created some precarious conditions so bad that I wouldn’t recommend riding on without appropriate tires. The ice here on city streets tends to be smooth and hard like this section I came across as I exited one of the trails today. Fortunately, the woman coming down this icy stretch of hill had enough sense to install studded tires on her bike.

Thats perfect for studded tires!

Studded Winter Bike Tires | 45NRTH

Not all studded bike tires are the same. Learn more about studded tires and let us help you find the tires that will help you tackle the trails.

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[tomjasz]

I had another clean ride this morning and hope to head out again before the polar vortex sweeps in next week. Our fate might be sealed for the remainder of the month.

I was tempted to take a lap or two around this local rink as I was passing by but the guy in the Zamboni might have had other ideas.

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More trail goodness as the temperature hovered around a near perfect -2C.

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Youda winter riding king. The leader that we aspire to equal! Rock on!

 

[Prairie Dog]

Thats perfect for studded tires!

Studded Winter Bike Tires | 45NRTH

Not all studded bike tires are the same. Learn more about studded tires and let us help you find the tires that will help you tackle the trails.

www.45nrth.com

Yes, ice can certainly be your friend.

45NRTH has a decent lineup of tires. I ran a set of Wrathchilds a couple of years ago but since I switched over to the ISPs with 400 carbide studs/tire, I find that there’s significantly more bite offered up by these bad boys.

Youda winter riding king. The leader that we aspire to equal! Rock on!

I’m not so sure I would consider myself a leader but at least I felt like I was in the zone yesterday which for me meant being physically and mentally present in the moment and focusing less on the details of the ride or my bike. No pre-routine, got dressed, hopped on the bike and made a beeline to the trail head.

Condensed footage of part of yesterday's ride.

 

[dariusf2]

Another great winter day today

 

[tomjasz]

Tell us again about how you collected a paycheck from Eric Hicks @ LUNA Cycle who you now defame regularly.

us? you and the turd in your pocket?

how about you show us where i defame Luna(tic). You one bike fanboys are a yawn. It’s back to ignore for Mike_Vagi. Can you share a single post where you’ve been helpful or helped another poster? it’s all attack, insult and demean. PLONK