No longer a fair weather rider
02-01-15, 05:51 PM
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No longer a fair weather rider
I've been trying to get in more miles in 2015's off season to be better prepared for spring. Until today I've been a fair weather rider, no rain no snow. Last month I had 200+ road miles and I figured I'm going to have to get out more if I want to keep the momentum going so....
Only 11 miles but it's a start.
Only 11 miles but it's a start.
02-01-15, 11:57 PM
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Brr! I'm glad I live in So Cal so I can be a weather wimp and still get in over 100 miles per week during the winter. Congrats on 11 the hard way!
02-02-15, 12:56 AM
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WOW... That's a whole other type of ride...
02-02-15, 01:23 AM
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Nice!
Winter rides have a charm all their own.
Winter rides have a charm all their own.
02-02-15, 06:37 AM
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I need to get a bike I can ride in the snow. 25C road tires and snow don't strike me as a solid combination of factors in staying upright...
02-02-15, 07:49 AM
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I've been trying to get in more miles in 2015's off season to be better prepared for spring. Until today I've been a fair weather rider, no rain no snow. Last month I had 200+ road miles and I figured I'm going to have to get out more if I want to keep the momentum going so....
02-02-15, 07:04 PM
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I was pleasantly surprised about this, and fully agree.
I had a mishap last year with a patch of ice and decided this year I would invest in a set of studded tires, well worth the $$$
After a little research I decided on the 45 NRTH Gravdal tires in 700x38. I have no complaints
After a little research I decided on the 45 NRTH Gravdal tires in 700x38. I have no complaints
02-11-15, 05:47 PM
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I hope to get more winter miles this year. Unfortunately due to a cycle accident last August the damp cold of the West Coast of Scotland is causing all kind of pain in my titanium addition to my femur.
02-12-15, 01:37 PM
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I too used to be a fair weather rider only and then I picked up a fat bike in December and all that has changed. Now I have no excuse.
02-12-15, 02:56 PM
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I still don't ride in the rain.
I've gone in snow, ice, even blizzards. Just don't like rain
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Hoping for money for a fat bike one day; right now I use a regular mountain bike with Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro tires.
I've gone in snow, ice, even blizzards. Just don't like rain
.Hoping for money for a fat bike one day; right now I use a regular mountain bike with Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro tires.
02-12-15, 04:47 PM
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I don't like the rain, except on a very hot summer day..which are extremely rare.
A couple years ago I rode a department store mountain bike with 26" studded tires nothing more. Froze my arse off most days but never had a problem with slick roads or deep snow drifts. It wasn't something I found enjoyable though, so I wouldn't choose to do it again if I can help it, although a fat tire bike does look like a lot of fun...
Hoping to get back outside in early March this year, earlier than my usual April 20th season start.
A couple years ago I rode a department store mountain bike with 26" studded tires nothing more. Froze my arse off most days but never had a problem with slick roads or deep snow drifts. It wasn't something I found enjoyable though, so I wouldn't choose to do it again if I can help it, although a fat tire bike does look like a lot of fun...
Hoping to get back outside in early March this year, earlier than my usual April 20th season start.
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02-12-15, 08:10 PM
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02-14-15, 05:11 PM
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Another snowy morning, 12 degrees has become more bearable now that I've learning how to properly layer up.
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