A few thoughts about this:
- the 29'er seems to be a pretty good choice for riding on packed snow / ice, running 10 pounds lower tire pressure than normal.
- the cross bike with studded tires seems to work too; it is more efficient, seemingly on the packed and dry spots, though it cuts through fragile snow a bit easier and rides a bit rougher when it does.
- don't count on turning or stopping fast.
- smooth handling seems a key to not crashing. Relax, just keep the pedals turning smoothly. One hour, 6-8 miles, no crashes. All that riding 'cross in the mud helps.
- the hip flask of Van Gogh espresso-flavored vodka that Seibold brought didn't hurt either, though peppermint schnapps or bourbon would probably be just as effective.
- it's an hour's worth of work, not 6-8 miles worth. the pedaling is a lot harder with the funny surfaces and heavy clothes.
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A friend commutes year round here in Nor Mn. Most of the time it's on a Surly Cross Check w/ studded Nokia tires, but when the heavy stuff comes down, he breaks out the Pugsley. What a beast, it's the ATV of the cycling world.
We were actually talking about Pugsleys last night. And how nice it would be to be on one.
How were the cars? Were you pretty much taking up the road?
I need to get one of them 2 wheeled mountain transports and get out there.
I cant believe how badly AA county has dropped the ball on snow removal. I'm guessing budget cuts have really hurt.
One the plus side, Me and the Jeep 4x4 had some fun trying to do the WRC thing on the various backroads around the homestead.
Did you see where your fellow Croftonites tore down the golf course fence to get to the choice sleding hill near Johns Hopkins Rd?
Terry, what cars? We saw 3, I think.
FGR - we prefer to think of them as Gambrillians. But at least there weren't any beer handups.
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