I love biking in the winter. Drivers are generally going slower, and they pass me with three feet. My ridiculous hot pink snow suit keeps me completely warm, AND it puts a smile on my face. It's too bad my winter bike broke last week during that amazing sleet/freezing rain/hail/snow storm. My ski pants were covered in something that looked like cake icing and I was having a blast. I've been taking the train and walking everywhere instead of riding my bike this week. I felt very envious when my partner sent me this email:
"When I left today the neighborhood streets were all covered in snow, but I assumed that like every other time in Chicago, the main roads would be clear. As I was apporaching Armitage fron Albany, I wondered why all the cars on Armitage were going 5 miles an hour. When I got to Armitage it too was covered in snow and everyone was moving very slowly. I stared in disbelief as one of the main roads I travel on was in such bad shape. I decided that this was not worth it at all, and that I should just get on the bus.
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Studded tires.
Yeah. I am with you there. Dec this year convinced me. Just waiting for my size to come in at the shop.
WINTER RIDING
I love winter riding. Its all about the spiked tires. I got a set of Nokian tires and I have more traction then all the cars on the road. They are definitely an investment, but well worth it. I figure if I fall once and injure myself they have easily paid for themselves, especially if I brake a bone or something.
I highly recommend using spiked tires, especially the Nokian's.
Ken
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