Winter Tire Selection in Denver?
10-01-06, 03:13 PM
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Winter Tire Selection in Denver?
Hey Denverites, this year will be my first winter on a bike and I would like your opinions on tires. I live in the city (Cap Hill), so I imagine that the roads won't be too bad most of the time. I mostly rode the bus last winter (my first out of the suburbs), so I wasn't very aware of road conditions. So my question is this: should I stick to slicks, put the cyclocross tires back on my Volpe, or spring for studs?
Also, how is the Cherry Creek path after it snows? I take it to school every day, but I can easily stick to the streets if necessary. Thanks.
Also, how is the Cherry Creek path after it snows? I take it to school every day, but I can easily stick to the streets if necessary. Thanks.
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10-03-06, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by In Absentia
Hey Denverites, this year will be my first winter on a bike and I would like your opinions on tires. I live in the city (Cap Hill), so I imagine that the roads won't be too bad most of the time. I mostly rode the bus last winter (my first out of the suburbs), so I wasn't very aware of road conditions. So my question is this: should I stick to slicks, put the cyclocross tires back on my Volpe, or spring for studs?
Also, how is the Cherry Creek path after it snows? I take it to school every day, but I can easily stick to the streets if necessary. Thanks.
Also, how is the Cherry Creek path after it snows? I take it to school every day, but I can easily stick to the streets if necessary. Thanks.
Cherry Creek, like most of the Denver bike paths, is plowed after storms, often before the roads are plowed.
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10-03-06, 12:25 PM
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Whatever dept is responsible for plowing the paths (denver parks and recreation?) usually accomplishes this before the streets are plowed.
I did not have an issue last year.
As for tires, I rode with what was on my bike. Snow rarely sticks around for very long.
Then again I can work from home when needed. Tires would probably be a question for someone else.
I did not have an issue last year.
As for tires, I rode with what was on my bike. Snow rarely sticks around for very long.
Then again I can work from home when needed. Tires would probably be a question for someone else.
