Originally Posted by
vtjim
Clearly he's never ridden in winter conditions. I'm a lot safer on my bike with studded tires than in a car, or walking, especially if ice is involved.
I have never ridden in snow or on ice... what I don't understand is how two wheels and balance can be "better" than four wheels. Of course I understand the issues of moving mass on an unpredictable surface, and how that can render a motor vehicle into an uncontrolled "missile;" what I don't understand is riding a bike on such a surface. I have ridden on slick moss and other slippery surfaces such as wet steel plates and frankly it was a touchy situation.
Just wondering.