Originally Posted by
spclark
But you're in TEXAS so you ought to have more opportunities to ride (outdoors) than I will the next few weeks.
What you get in Wisconsin is similar to here, if not slightly warmer, and depending on how close you are to the lake, wetter.
It's actually "do-able" here, without studs- on a MTB with "semi-cruiser/commuter" tires, as long as you are
willing to
A.) Dress for it....
B.) Gear down and...
C.) Slow down.
It takes a bit of patience, and more importantly, safety care, to do so.
Be prepared to "pole foot" it through the tighter turns.
-D.S.