Too Icy?

[I like Skol]

If you have any doubts then I suggest that is your answer! Personally I will ride in any conditions as aslong as I am aware of them then I can ride accordingly with confidence.
If you are not confident that you can safely ride in ice and snow then don't do it.

 

[gavroche]

I wouldn't risk it on a bike. Black ice very likely.

 

[Slick]

Everyone is different, but for me it's not worth the risk in ice.

 

[jefmcg]

I've got to go to the dentist tommorrow for a repeat presciption for special toothpaste.
The place is about 5 miles away and its a PITA to get to by public transport and I have to be there at 9am.Will it be too icy to cycle there? Im in Leeds.
Should I rearrange it? They wont post the prescription out I've asked.

I think you saw in the other thread, but met office thinks you'll be OK.

 

[XC26]

I won’t risk snowy or icy roads anymore as broken bones can take ages to heal and keep you off the road for too long. One of my biggest fears is when the road is slippery and there are ridges and grooves of snow and ice. Although you can cycle on it with care and concentration, eventually a car will force you out of its way, the driver not appreciating your inability to make sudden manoeuvres.

 

[midlife]

Is your GP surgery nearer? Presumably it's Duraphat you are getting and your GP could prescribe.

 

[Dave7]

Cycling in icy conditions.
No no no
Mind you.......you might lose a few teeth and save on the tooth paste

 

[HLaB]

It depends for me on my confidence. In Edinburgh area I'd be confident down to -6deg on the big fat tyred commuter as the grit the main roads well (it does wreck your bike though) but where I am now I would be confident at temperatures hovering at a relatively milder 0deg.

 

[Accy cyclist]

If it is Duraphat you use i wouldn't worry about being without it for a day or so. I use it. I occasionally run out of the stuff then i use "ordinary" toothpaste till i get my prescription. Don't risk your bones on icy roads for a tube of toothpaste!

 

[PaulSB]

I've got to go to the dentist tommorrow for a repeat presciption for special toothpaste.
The place is about 5 miles away and its a PITA to get to by public transport and I have to be there at 9am.Will it be too icy to cycle there? Im in Leeds.
Should I rearrange it? They wont post the prescription out I've asked.

Forecast for Leeds is -3C at 05.00 rising to -2C at 09.00. Over here I wouldn’t risk the bike with that forecast. In a city it may just be cold rather than icy.

Leave enough time to get a bus and make a decision in the morning.

 

[Moodyman]

I'll be commuting the 13 miles into Leeds. But I will alter the route to be on main roads only. Might take the semi slicked MTB.

But, as Skol says, ride only if you're comfortable.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Do you have a mtn bike? Snow on a mtn bike is like riding on Velcro

 

[slowmotion]

If your trip is on gritted/salted roads, you should be fine.

 

[Slick]

If your trip is on gritted/salted roads, you should be fine.

Up to what temperature is the salt and grit mixture effective in your area?