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Old 08-10-13 | 07:28 AM
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From: Prince Albert, SK - Canada

Bikes: 1993 Trek 520 Touring, 2009 Globe SF 2, 2011 Giant Dash 3, 2011 GT Traffic 3.0, 2011 GT Traffic 5.0, 2012 GT Aggressor 3.0, 2014 Surface 604 Element

For me, the "average" time on my 5km morning commute doubled; but I did have to adjust my route adding about 6 blocks and walking the bike across 2 or 3 major intersections when bike lanes along with driver sanity became non existent. The time for the much longer evening commute on the MUP increased by 25% (when it was freshly plowed).

While this may seem drastic, I also changed bikes from a hybrid with 700c x 35 to a mountain bike (front derailleur disabled on middle chainring- 32T) with 26 x 2.25 (slightly under inflated), a more upright riding position and on the coldest days heavy enough clothing for snowmobiling/ATV riding.

On the coldest windiest days I felt I could have almost walked as fast on the morning ride, but it was worth it for the ride home (usually sunny and much warmer).

I "got by" without studded tires last winter, but they are on the list for this winter.

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