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Crazy Enough to Cycle in Snow?
mattk 
| 05 Jan 12:15 |
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Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | Have you been mad enough to (attempt) to ride in the snow over the last couple of weeks? How did you find it? Cold I guess... I think I'm more what they'd call a Sunday rider - decent weather only kinda guy, but I have seen a few cyclists toughing it out. I must take my hat off to you... Just wondering if you do it out of necessity... or just because you can? |
| My Latest Route: Feb 2010 National Cycle Network 15 NCN | |
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dudley
| 05 Jan 12:45 |
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Joined: 16 Jan 2009 Posts: 498 Bike: My Profile | saw two commuters on road bikes heading across the Forth road bridge this morning at around 6.45am temp was -5 local roads are clear only in the wheel ruts with a central snow line between them, and no sight of the kerb or a white line. mad as a box of frogs |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Forth Estuary Circular | |
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mark1989
| 05 Jan 13:20 |
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 Joined: 26 Oct 2009 Posts: 35 Bike: My Profile | I've have been cycling to work every day during wind, rain and well snow for 4 months now. I simply have to, it's just an added bonus that I love it. Actually nearly ran quite a big dog over this morning, a quick tap of the rear brake with a swerve to get out the way and... well I'm sure you can guess. Never the less the dog was ok, however I did give the owner a few strong word inc "If I didnt like dogs as much as I do I'd have gone straight over that little...." (insert your own ending.) Wasn't really fair on the poor guy but it did make me feel better during a pretty chilly commute in the snow. So to answer your question yes I do brave the snow and on my modified mountain commuter it's fine aslong as you take it slow through the corners and watch out for dogs. mark1989 |
| My Latest Route: Nov 2009 Burton Latimer to Desborough Loop | |
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krazykayaker
| 05 Jan 15:13 |
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 Joined: 20 Apr 2009 Posts: 112 Bike: My Profile | I went out last night for a quick jolly round the block just to see what it was like!! It was Cold ! Dont think i'll be doing the same tonight as its about 4" deep at the moment and still snowing strong! |
| My Latest Route: Jan 2010 Corley Circular via Fillongley and Ash Green | |
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skudupnorth
| 05 Jan 19:45 |
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 Joined: 01 Feb 2009 Posts: 48 Bike: My Profile | Yep,done it today.Tomorrow could be moe fun though if the promissed ice arrives ! |
| gentle john | 09 Jan 02:06 |
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Joined: 07 Jan 2010 Posts: 2 Bike: | Hi Mattk. Epping Forest in the snow is amazing. Highly recommend it to anyone. |
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jimwoo25
| 10 Jan 05:14 |
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Joined: 02 Sep 2009 Posts: 50 Bike: My Profile | Decided to cycle to work on Monday morning to cover a shift so i left the house at 4:45am. By the time i got to work, parts of my hair were frozen and one of my pals at work told me it was -8 outside! Once you start spinning the pedals though, it doesnt feel that cold. I have noticed the roads are quieter traffic wise while the snows about! Long may it stay! |
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SoTyred
| 10 Jan 07:50 |
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Joined: 10 Jan 2010 Posts: 3 Bike: My Profile | I learnt my lesson last year when I went out, hit a patch of black ice and ended up with a broken elbow. http://sotyred.blogspot.com/2008/12/crashed-out.html |
| My Latest Route: May 2013 Shoeburyness to Maldon and Back | |
| Via MacNiven | 12 Jan 20:03 |
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Joined: 20 Nov 2009 Posts: 4 Bike: | Did 13.3 miles around Nuneaton... it was a hoot in the snow :) |
| Reluctant | 13 Jan 03:31 |
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Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 8 Bike: | Heck, yes! Commuted every day through the cold spell on snow and ice. Still faster than driving, walking or getting a bus. Been out for a few recreational rides in Swinley forest too - it's great, but very hard going! [IMG]http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee32/newtface/BMX009.jpg[/IMG] Snow chains help a bit! |
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mattk
| 13 Jan 12:35 |
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Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | Hey Reluctant, Do the snow chains actually work...? They certainly look the part! |
| My Latest Route: Feb 2010 National Cycle Network 15 NCN | |
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mattk
| 13 Jan 12:38 |
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Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | No denying that some places look amazing with the snow, but I've been unsteady enough on my feet on the ice without trying to keep a bike steady too! |
| My Latest Route: Feb 2010 National Cycle Network 15 NCN | |
| Reluctant | 13 Jan 12:55 |
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Joined: 03 Jan 2010 Posts: 8 Bike: | Yep, the chains really help. I've only got 8 on front and 7 on rear and it could use more - about 12 per wheel would be optimum. But yes, it does make a difference and cost about a fiver for chain and zip ties. |
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