Originally Posted by
Maelochs
Seriously. Most of us, of whatever age, hardly ever crash, and almost always because of something stupid like forgetting to unclip. You shouldn't crash on a bike any more than you should crash in a car. You shouldn't crash on a bike any more than you should just fall down while walking.
+1. I agree w/this statement. Mountain bikers sometimes project an image of needing to crash a lot, and doing so is unhelpful because newcomers to the sport might actually believe that crashing is a good thing. The OP is riding on ice, and I would suggest studded tires, easy cornering at low speeds, and braking only in straight lines.