IceBike!
Submitted by Brent Hugh on Thu, 11/30/2006 - 5:54pm
With all this snow and ice around, it's a great time to mention the IceBike web site again.
I took some of their advice on clothing a year or two ago and went from the "Michelin Man" look to just a few layers (2-3 generally) and--just like they said--ended up not only more comfortable riding but also warmer.
I took some of their advice on clothing a year or two ago and went from the "Michelin Man" look to just a few layers (2-3 generally) and--just like they said--ended up not only more comfortable riding but also warmer.
Maybe you just found this web site while looking for something else. If so about now you are wondering just how crazy these folks are. Plenty!
Contrary to popular opinion, the bicycle makes a fairly good winter vehicle. This is not to suggest that care can be thrown to the winds. But with proper skill and technique, the bike provides safe and reliable transportation. It always starts, regardless of how cold it is. There are studded tires that make the most wicked slick ice manageable. It is easy to find a parking space, and it never gets stuck in the snow. Well, almost never.
Much of winter cycling is done on roads that are bare, no ice anywhere. In these conditions, the only concern is the weather. If you would go skiing or play hockey in cold weather, then ICEBIKING is not very different. All it takes is the will, a reliable bike, dressing for the weather, getting out in the snow, and learning a few new bike handling skills.
The hardest part is the first 100 yards. Mother Nature is not your Enemy!
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