Originally posted by Max
I cycled to my work yesterday. 15 km - 9 miles, but the surface became more slippery. I cycled home in the evening very slowly and still nearly crashed couple of times on the sheer ice.
I have the feeling that I need the special winter tires for cycling on the ice.
As for the "mid-west" issue, I would not completely agree. Actually I see that I like cycling in winter very much. There is no dirt and no dust. No sweat. The only problem is the slippery surface. I will just try to find good winter tires.
I heard they make them in Finland.
Today I commuted by walking those 15 km.
Max, curious...what country are you located? and what type of bike are you riding under those conditions (snow and ice).
For some reason, I don't see my pure breed racing machines tires worth a poop in the winter. I also think my bloods thinned over the years living in California, making cool outs under 50* more of a challenge then fun.