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Forum: Winter Cycling
03-20-06, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 849
Posted By melianis

Ice at the bottom of a steep hill did have me...

Ice at the bottom of a steep hill did have me worried though. I suppose I could walk that part.[/QUOTE]

a place to chicken out, definitely. i once saw a guy going downhill towards traffic lights,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-07-06, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By melianis

controlled 360 on my bike... its quite fun. can...

controlled 360 on my bike... its quite fun. can anyone else do it, or am i unique?

congrats!!! A foot on the ground or without?? I managed that with a foot on the ground when i was younger, but...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-11-06, 05:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By melianis

That's pretty nasty. That's not me in the...

That's pretty nasty. That's not me in the picture. Light rain, +2C/35F. The brizzles in the ice normally providing traction have melted. The road is sanded, so it can be driven. Were it without...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-17-05, 01:09 AM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,258
Posted By melianis

15 F, light wind, 4 miles, first time out riding...

15 F, light wind, 4 miles, first time out riding in this cold this winter, wore normal winter outdoor clothes, helmet, but wore only short underpants under thick jeans. Thought that the long overcoat...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-05, 01:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 815
Posted By melianis

Wow! I wouldn't call THAT a commute! For less...

Wow! I wouldn't call THAT a commute! For less experienced riders, don't try this (even with studs) at home! Never could have managed that.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-05, 12:34 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,623
Posted By melianis

My coldest ride was at -30C, some years back. ...

My coldest ride was at -30C, some years back. Since then I've stopped riding in very cold temperatures (under -20C). So, that is -22F
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-15-05, 12:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,076
Posted By melianis

My current winter driving limit is -5 - 5F,...

My current winter driving limit is -5 - 5F, depending on how windy it is...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-17-05, 12:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,483
Posted By melianis

My normal cut-off temperature for winter riding...

My normal cut-off temperature for winter riding is about 0F (-18C), and I do not exercise below 15F (-9C). I have ridden in colder temperatures, then I have used long woollen scarf wrapped around my...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-14-05, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,023
Posted By melianis

Yeah those leaves can be quite treacherous.

Yeah those leaves can be quite treacherous.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-12-05, 01:58 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By melianis

I'd recommed reading some of these threads and...

I'd recommed reading some of these threads and icebike.org riding techniques and checking peter white's studded tires page for everyone about safe riding on icy/snowy conditions. I've nothing to add....
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-10-05, 12:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,590
Posted By melianis

It's starting to sound like my suggestion about...

It's starting to sound like my suggestion about studs was premature. Ice (and hard packed snow, maybe) is the only surface you REALLY need them.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-10-05, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,444
Posted By melianis

Of these I would choose Klondike K946s, and keep...

Of these I would choose Klondike K946s, and keep them quite hard, the additional friction the studs provide is most useful in turns. Gotta go checking LBSs for something like these, when the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-10-05, 08:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,444
Posted By melianis

IMO, I'd like for those conditions tires that...

IMO, I'd like for those conditions tires that have the studs placed so that they do not (mostly) touch the road, but then again i'm somewhat used to icy conditions (20 years on winter cycling) and I...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-08-05, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,590
Posted By melianis

For urban winter I'd recommed a studded tyre (or...

For urban winter I'd recommed a studded tyre (or a a whole wheel with a a studded tyre) at least in front and forget about breaking with the ront wheel. Broader tyres (knobs, if i understand the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-08-05, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By melianis

Thanks royalflash, I'm all right again. I didn't...

Thanks royalflash, I'm all right again. I didn't cycle last winter, but now I'm thinking getting studded wheel for the upcoming one.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-08-05, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By melianis

This happened with a standard hybrid in a...

This happened with a standard hybrid in a cross-country skiing track with no helmet (and no studded front wheel). Standard winter time front wheel slip when snow is starting to turn into ice.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-08-05, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By melianis

please keep on track.

please keep on track.
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