...riding in freezing rain.

Forecast called for it during the overnight period, but never came. So woke to completely dry roads. I rode. The freezing rain came around noon. Side streets were dicey. Main roads were fine, if only a bit slushy. The bike was completely covered in ice, as was the rider.

After stopping by the grocery store the chain came off. The chain rings were complete iced over. Stupid me I left it in a spot where the rain got to it.

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Wasn't easy with the cold trying to put the chain back on, especially with the chain ring completely iced over. I just left it in the middle ring and didn't bother trying to shift it for fear of it coming off mid stroke.

The rear derailleur was also completely iced over from the splash. But surprisingly it shifted okay, though I only used three or four cogs.

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I need to get better front fenders with a set of mudguards. Check out the BB. This is from the front wheel.

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Everything was covered in ice. I mean everything.

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I've ridden in rain. Extreme cold. Snow. But this is something completely different. The bike felt quite sure-footed with the studded tires and I wouldn't even attempt to ride without them. Love 'em!

If conditions were like this in the morning I would have taken the car.