Any advice? I wanna do a test commute to school on bike during winter time.
2007-01-01 12:03:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Cycling
As long as the temp is above 35 degrees and the road is dry I'm hitting it.
2007-01-01 14:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by mrknositall 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ride all year long, and have different clothes for different weather conditions. I ride in winter, and have winter snow tires for mountain bike. Bigger tires always work best in snow for grip I've found out. The main thing for winter riding is your clothes. You need to stay warm, but not sweat. To do this, layer your clothes. Add or take off shirts as you get warmer/colder. Watch your speed, and wear clothes that will make you visable by drivers, as alot dont expect to see bikes out. I ride sidewalks, as much as possible as they are usually shoveled.
2007-01-01 23:33:55 · answer #2 · answered by Josef F 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I Mtn bike all year long. One thing to remember is when you hit ice you must "freeze"on the bike. Stop pedaling and hold your pose as you pass over the ice. Any shift in weight will cause the tires to slide out to the side due to the ice robbing you of friction you once relied on to keep your tires planted and rolling forward.
Once your bike slips out from under you, the next thing to hit the ground will be your hip and shoulder. Don't extend your arm to stop your fall or your wrist will snap like a twig.
2007-01-04 11:02:45 · answer #3 · answered by b4_999 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen anyone bike in the snow but in the winter I have biked
2007-01-01 20:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by ms.duckee13 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Windblocking outer layers, good wicking base layers. Waterproof booties/tights. Fenders and a good, thick, wet lube like Pedro's Road Rage for the chain.
Hose off the bike every day if possible to get all the nasty salt & chemicals off of the chain and seals.
Underinflate your tires by about 10 PSI and keep your body loose over slick spots.
Headgear is very good, and you may want a balaclava to cover your mouth and keep your breathing from getting too dry.
2007-01-03 13:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in the great and bike-friendly city of Chicago. They have a great resource in http://bikewinter.org/ for encouraging bike riding in the winter. I'm a big proponent of biking all winter long with the proper preperation in order.
Find more discussion, information, articles, tips, drills, etc on cycling and other sports check out http://www.active.com and http://active.typepad.com/teamsports.
2007-01-02 13:58:48 · answer #6 · answered by Active.com 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ride my mountain bike in the snow all the time. It gets a lot better traction than I get walking or driving.
Wear a helmet and watch out for cars sliding around though.
2007-01-01 20:36:27 · answer #7 · answered by The answer guy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i plan to try that myself this year. if the road is dry, then riding is not a problem, just dress warm. if theres snow and ice on the ground, then use studded tires. what i do is screw about 100 small screws into the tire itself, from the inside facing outwards. put some duck tape of the screw heads afterwards (so they dont puncture the tube). the tire will be heavier but the result is that you can ride on the ice as if it were the road. ride on a frozen pond or something and people will be amazed. lol
2007-01-02 09:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah it just depends on the kind of tires the bike has. Try getting some that are for snow riding.
2007-01-01 20:07:29 · answer #9 · answered by Tavo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, I would suggest you take a look at http://www.icebike.com/
It is full of tons of tips on what to wear depending on the temperature, and also winter-specific techniques and gear.
Happy riding!
2007-01-02 22:08:42 · answer #10 · answered by Tracey May 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋