Originally Posted by
Sixty Fiver
Finally got to test the new winter ride in an inch of fresh snow and roads that had turned into a skating rink... was nice to watch pick up driving rednecks get stuck on hills while I rode away like I was riding on dry pavement and we are calling this Cyclist Revenge Day 2011".
My fiancé (girlfriend at the time) used to live in a neighborhood where one of the exits was up a short little 12% grade hill (we measured after a discussion as to the steepness of said hill). I used to love passing motorists as they spun out trying to climb the hill on wickedly icy days, and my ability to do so was one of the factors in convincing the lady that studded tired bikes are a viable form of winter transportation. It's all about the traction to weight ratio.