fatjel
Veteran
- Location
- West Wales
Some proper ice out today.. Really wish I hadn't said I only fall off in the summer yesterday
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- Thread starter young Ed
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ayceejay
Guru
- Location
- Rural Quebec
Minus 22 today Ed, so no shorts for me 
If I go out I will need this Rapha outfit
If I go out I will need this Rapha outfit
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Any tyre on ice unless studed will slip. So called 'tread' on raod tyres makes zero difference.
A fairly robust winter tyre is the Schwalbe Durano Plus !
A fairly robust winter tyre is the Schwalbe Durano Plus !
- Location
- Manchester
Stayed on main roads today and managed 18 miles before the cold got too much for my toes. I wouldn't have had the confidence to do that last winter but I wasn't put off by some close passes or a range rover over taking me as I was trying to turn right!
The only thing that I find awkward is the number of layers I wear is a bit restrictive, 4 on top, 2 on my legs and 3 pairs of socks. A Christmas present of hand warmers in my gloves are great.
The only thing that I find awkward is the number of layers I wear is a bit restrictive, 4 on top, 2 on my legs and 3 pairs of socks. A Christmas present of hand warmers in my gloves are great.
Orville
Active Member
- Location
- Toronto, Canada
I bought a spin bike to avoid icy injuries this year. Funny though, when I picked it up I lifted it above chest height to place it in my truck and slipped on ice in the parking lot. Ended up on my back with a spin bike on top of me. Two broken ribs and a concussion later, I have a safe ice free training environment. 
- Location
- Manchester
OopsI bought a spin bike to avoid icy injuries this year. Funny though, when I picked it up I lifted it above chest height to place it in my truck and slipped on ice in the parking lot. Ended up on my back with a spin bike on top of me. Two broken ribs and a concussion later, I have a safe ice free training environment.
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young Ed
Veteran
ouch, sorry but i couldn't help but smileI bought a spin bike to avoid icy injuries this year. Funny though, when I picked it up I lifted it above chest height to place it in my truck and slipped on ice in the parking lot. Ended up on my back with a spin bike on top of me. Two broken ribs and a concussion later, I have a safe ice free training environment.
does kind of defeat the point of buying a spin bike. should have got a turbo, much safer to get home!
Cheers Ed
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
53 miles today on main-ish roads. They were all completely ice-free. I like colder weather for cycling as I run hot (no gloves today) so it was lovely. It was a treat to head down to Cheshire as this made for a flattish ride for once.
- Location
- Glasgow
Ouch! Poor you!I bought a spin bike to avoid icy injuries this year. Funny though, when I picked it up I lifted it above chest height to place it in my truck and slipped on ice in the parking lot. Ended up on my back with a spin bike on top of me. Two broken ribs and a concussion later, I have a safe ice free training environment.
... should have gone to the gym ...
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
I wish I ran hot, three pair of socks and overshoes just about kept my feet warm. Three pairs of gloves required to keep the hands warm.
400bhp
Guru
Dragonwight
Guest
Swap a pair of socks for silver foil, it works.
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young Ed
Veteran
i think that's why my tootsies were a bit chilly, i had a pair a 'summer' thin shoes with plenty of ventilation and just 1 pair of thin normal socks
Cheers Ed
