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Biking in the snow: A how-to guide

Mon, 12/31/2012 - 10:44am

Biking in the ice, snow, and cold is surprisingly fun and easy when you have the right equipment and clothing.

Some foot problems earlier this year kept me off my bike throughout much of the spring and fall--so I've had some of my best rides of the year since it snowed December 20th.

How do you make winter biking both fun and safe?  MoBikeFed's Eric Bunch has a step-by-step guide for converting both your bike and yourself into awesome winter machines:

Step 1: Installed fenders

No amount of Gore Tex is going to keep you and your feet dry from road spray on a wet or snow covered street.  So fenders are an absolute must for any regular bike commuter despite what season we are in. Plus they keep your drive train clean. They keep you clean. I just picked up a new pair of aluminum fenders from Velo Orange for about $60. A little expensive? Sure. But they'll last forever. You can pick up other full-fenders for under $30. 

It is worth noting that MoBikeFed doesn't endorse any particular manufacturer; we just like what we ride on! 

Step 2: Threw on some studded tires

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Repost: Biking in the snow: A how-to guide

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:17pm

In light of the impending 2011/2012 winter weather, I thought that it would be appropriate to repost an article I wrote last year after Missouri was blanketed in piles of snow. Hopefully reading this before the snow falls in earnest this year, will help you get you and your bike ready! 
 

Originally Posted Feburary 2011 by Eric Bunch

Although I wouldn't normally classify this type of post as 'news', I think we would all agree that Blizzard 2011 has been major news for most of the country this week. So I thought it would be fitting that we bring you a post about bicycling in the snow. Yes, it is possible.

So I rode from my home at 43rd street about three miles away to the Roastarie coffee shop on 63rd and Brookside. Despite over a foot of snow falling just two days ago, the ride was pretty easy going. I also showed up at my destination, clean, dry and a little overheated (even in the wicked cold).

So how did I convert my everyday commuter into a snowzilla winter machine? How did I do it for under $200?

Step 1: Installed fenders

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Biking in the snow: A how-to guide

Thu, 02/03/2011 - 3:10pm

Although I wouldn't normally classify this type of post as 'news', I think we would all agree that Blizzard 2011 has been major news for most of the country this week. So I thought it would be fitting that we bring you a post about bicycling in the snow. Yes, it is possible.

So I rode from my home at 43rd street about three miles away to the Roastarie coffee shop on 63rd and Brookside. Despite over a foot of snow falling just two days ago, the ride was pretty easy going. I also showed up at my destination, clean, dry and a little overheated (even in the wicked cold).

So how did I convert my everyday commuter into a snowzilla winter machine? How did I do it for under $200?

Step 1: Installed fenders

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