Everywhere seems coated in snow. I’ve been gingerly cycling into town, wishing I had wider wheels than my 25 racing wheels. I popped into Beeline bicycles on the way back, eyeing up the cheap mountain bikes and their fat tyres. The problem is that I have such a long wish list of bicycles (foldup, single speed, mountain bike) I don’t end up buying any of them.
The slush is potentially dangerous, as you never know if some ice is lurking underneath. The last thing you want is the start of the season curtailed by slipping on some ice.
Snow makes Oxford look nice.
Messy slush.
snow joke.
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snow covered bike
Magdalen Roundabout.
Radcliffe Camera Square with a light dusting of snow
Keep smiling.
Cycling through snow
Cycling through snow shower
Cycling through snow
Heavy snow
Radcliffe Camera Square with a light dusting of snow
Radcliffe Camera Square with snow
Radcliffe Camera Square with a light dusting of snow and bike
This winter is my first where I am required to commute 16 miles each way to work (last winter was minimum 2 miles usually extended) so decided to invest in some studded tyres. I’ve got some Marathon Winter 35c that fit nicely on my fixed gear bike. They’ve paid for themselves in the last week or so with all the snow/ice we’ve had in Leicestershire.
This morning about half of my commute was on compacted snow/ice and some slushy main roads. The tyres worked great, with some slipping in the slush but the studs allow me to correct it before hitting the tarmac! I don’t know how some people do it with slick tyres…
If I had a mountain bike I would probably get studded tyres for that instead as off-roading in the snow looks like so much fun!
I am facing my first winter of training in Norway. Snow an ice abound so not sure how I will manage to stay fit. Not to keen on the gym or turbo; guess I’ll have to learn to love them.
I tried cycling in the snow, but just came off. found it very difficult. Tried riding in the tracks of moror vehicles, but with the same lack of success.
So, rather than risk a broken leg or hip, I am keeping off the stuff.
Maybe I’ll have to get an exercise bike. Just for such days.
Wow, that sounds pretty extreme!
Yes, I live in Melbourne and cycled home 20km (12.5 miles) in 45.1° heat last week. The worst thing is your water bottle warms up so half-way into the ride you’re drinking water at ambient temperature. I’ll tell you I got home and collapsed onto the floor, leaving a big puddle of sweat before hauling myself into the shower for a long, cold shower – ignoring the current water restrictions!
I don’t envy folks riding in snow though, as at least my ride home wasn’t in slippery conditions.