It's hard to believe that I don't owe anybody any money for my ride in the snow. It was crazy fun. I rode about 10 miles all over dc, stopped for a couple of beers with friends (who didn't recognize me when I walked in caked with snow), then 2 more miles home. This is with skinny slicks. I rode on the sidewalks because dc drivers have never learned how to drive in snow (despite having to do it year after year). I only fell twice: once at 0.5 mph on a steep hill, and then again when I decided to use both hands to zip up my jacket.

I was most amazed at the amount of feedback from the bike. It was a cinch to judge the available traction. I've ridden motorcycles in the snow (off-road and sportbikes) and it's hairy. This was just a blast.