Originally Posted by
DMora13
This is my first winter biking to work and I had a question about dealing with the ice/snow factor.
I just changed the tires on my mountain bike back to the knobbies, but didn't commute today because I was fearful that last night's rain (which later became snow) would freeze into ice. Last week I wiped out twice on the Lake Shore Path (just south of Oak Street beach/Drake Hotel).
My question- how are you guys avoiding the hazards on a day like today when it's snowing non-stop? If I take roads like Clark/Wells, is ice not that much of a concern?
I cleared my suburban driveway this morning and was staring at hardpack snow and ice on the road... when I thought YESSSSSSS! I get to trial my new studded tires from peter white cycles!
But work called, I had to dash out with not enough time to ride. I hope the salt doesn't kick in so I can give them ago tomorrow. I know that studded tires will keep me going out in the burbs, you might want to look at them.