Comments on: The Secret to Winter Bike Riding http://nddc.org/weblog/post/1015/ Working together to sustain a vibrant downtown Northfield Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:24:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Bruce Anderson http://nddc.org/weblog/post/1015/comment-page-1/#comment-692 Bruce Anderson Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:10:47 +0000 http://nddc.org/weblog/post/1015/#comment-692 I was off my bike for two-plus months because of a broken ankle (freak cross country skiing accident), but am now back on the road. There's no need to fear winter biking: Jerry's studded tires are definitely a good idea (and have been used by Eric Johnson for many years as well), although I've ridden carefully with regular knobby mountain bike tires for years, with no accidents. I should probably invest in the studded jobs for added winter safety. Proper clothing is the key to enjoying any outdoor activity in bitterly cold weather. With the right layering and minimal exposed flesh (balaclava!), just about any weather can be relatively comfortable. No need to wait for spring, Ross. Get that bike out now! I was off my bike for two-plus months because of a broken ankle (freak cross country skiing accident), but am now back on the road. There’s no need to fear winter biking: Jerry’s studded tires are definitely a good idea (and have been used by Eric Johnson for many years as well), although I’ve ridden carefully with regular knobby mountain bike tires for years, with no accidents. I should probably invest in the studded jobs for added winter safety.

Proper clothing is the key to enjoying any outdoor activity in bitterly cold weather. With the right layering and minimal exposed flesh (balaclava!), just about any weather can be relatively comfortable.

No need to wait for spring, Ross. Get that bike out now!

]]> By: Bill Ostrem http://nddc.org/weblog/post/1015/comment-page-1/#comment-685 Bill Ostrem Mon, 18 Feb 2008 20:23:21 +0000 http://nddc.org/weblog/post/1015/#comment-685 Ross, thanks for publicizing the fact that people DO bike in winter! Jerry, you are one of the local winter biking heroes! Others include Dan Kust and Eric Johnson. Even on very cold days, I often see someone biking in town. I've biked the last three winters but probably not as much as Jerry. I ride if it's above 20 degrees and not too icy. The cold is hard on my hands and feet, at least until I can afford a velomobile! I also added ski goggles and a balaclava to my equipment, and they help as well. Ross, thanks for publicizing the fact that people DO bike in winter!

Jerry, you are one of the local winter biking heroes! Others include Dan Kust and Eric Johnson. Even on very cold days, I often see someone biking in town.

I’ve biked the last three winters but probably not as much as Jerry. I ride if it’s above 20 degrees and not too icy. The cold is hard on my hands and feet, at least until I can afford a velomobile! I also added ski goggles and a balaclava to my equipment, and they help as well.

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]]> By: Jerry Bilek http://nddc.org/weblog/post/1015/comment-page-1/#comment-677 Jerry Bilek Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:28:15 +0000 http://nddc.org/weblog/post/1015/#comment-677 Thanks Ross, the tires are Nokia Mount and Ground w160s. 160 being the number of carbide studs in the tire. I have not had an accident since mounting these tires on my old bike. Mike at Mike's Bikes has helped keep this old bike running smoothly. In the spring, I'll switch back to some slicks. Thanks Ross,

the tires are Nokia Mount and Ground w160s. 160 being the number of carbide studs in the tire. I have not had an accident since mounting these tires on my old bike. Mike at Mike’s Bikes has helped keep this old bike running smoothly. In the spring, I’ll switch back to some slicks.

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