In the winter, my co-workers hate me. On more than one occasion the boss has used my example to browbeat driving staff. "If he can ride a bike through this snow, you can get here too."
LOL
My boss never said that outright, but I have the satisfaction of being nice and early at work while everybody else is stuck on trains and buses
But then.... it happens in summer too!
Originally Posted by
gerv
In some respects the studded-tire cyclist is a lot more road-worthy than the car with all-season radials. In Iowa, it's against the law for car to use studded tires, so no one does. Consequently, I seem to be able to brake and climb hills when cars can't. I've many times biked over routes that I couldn't walk on.
Very good point. Yes, same thing in NYS, studded tires and chains are against the law except for buses and city services. There are couple of short hills around where I live that I have to avoid when driving in winter, I stalled at least once and had to back up and take another route. No problems on a bike, although it's hard and a lot more tiring, but incredibly satisfying.