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Nik@
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It is so freezing outside and all the roads covered in frost, so must be slippy. I have never been out cycling in such conditions. What a chance to fall off ? :? i am not scared if i cycle off road, but otherwise seems to me quiet dangerous...
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Snow is OK but it hides a lot of hazards. Ice is slippery
but remember you can't skid while you're upright, travelling in a straight line and not braking. Off-road it rarely forms in sheets like it does on the road so there's a chance to ride through it.
Let some air out of the tyres, relax and go with it.0 -
I've been out today and in fact it was all right! Didn't fell off
Some places were flooded like 3 inches deep with chunks of ice floating , so i felt like a Titanic crossing the Arctic Ocean. Was cool though 8)0 -
get out there and ride you northern jessy. Riding in crap weather is what makes us harder than the rest of the world!Not really active0
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Theres really nothing like riding on a cold crisp winter day with a bit of ice here and there and the sun on u its fantastic.0
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perfect dry cold winters evening, all my thermal bike kit is still drying though
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Now THAT sound like an adventure!Not really active0
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I know it's balmy here in the South compared to 'up there' but I went out on Saturday when it was around +2C (without taking account of the wind chill) and I overdid the clothing by a long way. I would rather be a bit chilly than have to come home sweating like a horse after 20 minutes
Anyone else have this problem, deciding how much to put on?Vaaru Titanium Sram Red eTap
Moda Chord with drop bars and Rival shifters - winter/do it all bike
Orbea Rise0 -
No, years of experience coaching means I've got a pretty good eye, plus i always have a bag to put any excess in if the weather changes.
That said, I can't corner on ice for love nor money, came off the other day cycling home with some shopping, it was the only ice i saw all day!0 -
not as cold where i am no ice or snow so i can still go ridin just a little bit chilly... :?0
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I was really looking forward to riding in the snow this morning, but we got none, I was very disappointed and therefore went straight back to bed. Oops....0
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thebluefox wrote:I was really looking forward to riding in the snow this morning, but we got none, I was very disappointed and therefore went straight back to bed. Oops....
Good excuse Overhere today all snow thawing out, i'm afraid after night frost tomorrow will be skating rink 
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Nik@ wrote:How about... icy wind blowing in your face and because of the snow you cannot see a thing
Ben there, done that. Add "going dark" and "middle of nowhere" into the equation and it suddenly becomes a lot less appealling... :shock:0 -
Nik@ wrote:How about... icy wind blowing in your face and because of the snow you cannot see a thing
great fun if you have the right kit0 -
mtbikerboy wrote:Nik@ wrote:How about... icy wind blowing in your face and because of the snow you cannot see a thing
great fun if you have the right kit
...not sure about the right kit , i just had more cloths on thats all :shock:0 -
On top of Snowdon a few years back with some 'enthusiastic' mates when a proper white-out descended. We could barely stand up let alone see, but guess who'd packed some ski goggles eh eh ?Nik@ wrote:How about... icy wind blowing in your face and because of the snow you cannot see a thing
We descended for 40 minutes in a world of white, just following the map and compass. Suddenly the blizzard cleared away and...we were exactly where we were supposed to be. The other guys were happy, but I was made up.0 -
Even us shandy-drinking Sourf'ners get to ride in the snow sometimes :twisted:Nik@ wrote:How about... icy wind blowing in your face and because of the snow you cannot see a thing
This was South Downs Way in, IIRC, April :shock:
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Nik@ wrote:...not sure about the right kit , i just had more cloths on thats all :shock:
Then that's your kit....it doesnt have to be expensive mtb specific stuff as long as it works IMO0 -
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impished wrote:
Even us shandy-drinking Sourf'ners get to ride in the snow sometimes :twisted:Nik@ wrote:How about... icy wind blowing in your face and because of the snow you cannot see a thing
This was South Downs Way in, IIRC, April :shock:
Wow , that's absolutely fantastic! I would go sleding afterwards 0 -
mtbikerboy wrote:Nik@ wrote:...not sure about the right kit , i just had more cloths on thats all :shock:
Then that's your kit....it doesnt have to be expensive mtb specific stuff as long as it works IMO
Yeah, it works quiet all right apart from feet are getting far too cold. Someone mentioned socks on batteries, any idea where to get them ?0 -
bigbenj_08 wrote:Sod riding today. far to cold
Take a look at photo above,might give you some enthusiasm 0 -
Nik@ wrote:bigbenj_08 wrote:Sod riding today. far to cold
Take a look at photo above,might give you some enthusiasm
in conditions like that, you'd only find me by a fire with a nice cup of yorkshires best 0 -
impished wrote:
Even us shandy-drinking Sourf'ners get to ride in the snow sometimes :twisted:Nik@ wrote:How about... icy wind blowing in your face and because of the snow you cannot see a thing
This was South Downs Way in, IIRC, April :shock:
I remember that day very well! was a sunday i seem to rememeber. The odd thing was that i was up on the south downs the day before in shorts and t shirt basking in the sunshine. Bizzare!0 -
johnsav wrote:I remember that day very well! was a sunday i seem to rememeber. The odd thing was that i was up on the south downs the day before in shorts and t shirt basking in the sunshine. Bizzare!
I was at Brands Hatch for the British Superbikes. Saturday was great; clear skies and quite warm but Sunday looked like this.
Specialized Enduro SL Pro Carbon
Specialized Stumpy Evo Carbon
Canyon Aeroad Disc Di2
Specialized FSRxc - XC Race Bike0 -
weather is a truely facinating thing0
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Just remember, whilst on the road, do not lock your front wheel, you'll almost definitely fall off.
^^^ Click for pictures of my bike ^^0 -
riding on a snowy mountain is something i ain't done and when they snow (hopefully) comes in early 2009 i am going DH ing i've heard it's quite fun. lol :roll:"Giant NRS 4 2003"
"Giant Terrago 2002"
"Giant box one 2000"
"www.youtube.com/tubtom1 - my site, bike vids on there."0 -
Hatwordnumb wrote:Nik@ wrote:Someone mentioned socks on batteries, any idea where to get them ?
Think Maplin do them - they definitely do battery powered hats and gloves.
Waistcoat/gillet
Gloves
No electric socks!! Just Insoles.
Just don't forget a good supply of batteries!
And, to stay away from water.Stumpy, Rockhopper (stolen!) & custom SX Trail II - that should do it!0
