I am going out for some fun. I might not be back ......

[Crankarm]

There's a thick blanket of snow outside. I have put the studded tyres on my Surly Troll and 'am going out for some fun. I might not be back for some time .

 

[Vantage]

Wish I could. My balance is crap atm so by the time I feel safe enough to ride, my bike will have disintegrated through old age.

Have fun. I love snow riding

 

[Drago]

Remember to clip in, do it like a man.

 

[Slick]

Snow isn't too bad, it's the many patches of black ice that can get you.

 

[Crankarm]

Well I have been out and had a thoroughly good time riding in the snow. Studded tyres make such a lot of difference, the difference between slipping and sliding and staying upright. My bike is now in the garage gradually warming up and dripping on the floor as bits of snow melt, and I am in the kitchen supping a mug of tomato soup. Happy days.

 

[dan_bo]

Did a couple of laps of a crispy Clayton Vale. Unfortunately I stood in a puddle early on so I left a couple of toes in my shoe two hours later when I took em off. Good fun though.

 

[Crankarm]

Unfortunately I didn't take any pics and forgot about my GoPro altogether. Oooops. But still had a fab time riding around the quiet local roads, paths and woods near me.

 

[Slick]

Did a couple of laps of a crispy Clayton Vale. Unfortunately I stood in a puddle early on so I left a couple of toes in my shoe two hours later when I took em off. Good fun though.

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Funny, I did the same numerous times yesterday trying to escape the patches of thick ice. You would think someone would have come up with a solution to that by now.

 

[dan_bo]

Funny, I did the same numerous times yesterday trying to escape the patches of thick ice. You would think someone would have come up with a solution to that by now.

you local then Slick?

 

[Slick]

you local then Slick?

No, sorry, I just meant I did the same thing as you but in a completely different part of the country.

 

[raleighnut]

The trike performed faultlessly on my trip into town, managed a couple of slides but too much traction at the back. Maybe if this lot freezes tonight.

 

[NickNick]

I just about managed a trip to the shops on the road bike, had to dismount on the couple of steep roads, but the flatter roads were either on the slippy side but dead quiet with the few drivers going at walking pace, or there had been enough cars to turn the snow to slush which was fine to cycle on.

Do wish my other half's mountain bike wasn't still in the process of being rebuilt after the accident as I'm desperate to go out on something that grips a bit better!

 

[jefmcg]

Unfortunately I didn't take any pics and forgot about my GoPro altogether. Oooops. But still had a fab time riding around the quiet local roads, paths and woods near me.

I hope you strava'd it, otherwise it doesn't count.

 

[Crankarm]

I hope you strava'd it, otherwise it doesn't count.

No, I do not do Strava.

 

[raleighnut]

No, I do not do Strava.