Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
Be sure to pace yourself on those first few rides -- the studded tires will wear you out faster than you expect. I thought I was going to have a heart attack on my first studded-tire trip, and I'm not particularly old!
This is great advice! Expect to lose a couple of mph off of your normal speed, and you may have to use an easier gear or two. Don't kill yourself trying to keep the same speed you are used to with summer tires, you can injure yourself that way. Winter tires have more rolling resistance, and a different feel. They are cool in their own way, though. Embrace the slowness and enjoy your winter rides!