tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post1106374062855808601..comments2024-01-05T11:00:30.673-06:00Comments on DFW Point-to-Point: First Tracks Through the SnowSteve Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-42166906798655322172011-02-06T02:34:10.521-06:002011-02-06T02:34:10.521-06:00Super hardcore.
I will get some knobbies for nex...Super hardcore. <br /><br />I will get some knobbies for next year - my MTB has a pretty non aggressive tread, and I was sliding around like crazy. It was fun. I too fell a few times on my ride to the store, but none on the way back.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737057330831248567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-74802830214644572532011-02-05T21:04:43.062-06:002011-02-05T21:04:43.062-06:00First of all, way to go, riding despite the condit...First of all, way to go, riding despite the conditions!<br /><br />You raised a lot of interesting points in your post. <br /><br />Personally, I generally use platform pedals in the winter (and always when commuting). Not because I don't think clipless offers any advantage (I think it does), but because this way I have a lot of flexibility in my footwear choices. Also, winter clipless shoes are VERY expensive, and I refuse to shell out huge amounts of money for them.<br /><br />MUPs are almost always worse than roads, in terms of conditions, I've found. They're usually not treated, or even if they are treated, they don't get as much, or as consistent traffic, as the roads.<br /><br />I strongly recommend wider tires, your 'cross tires would be great for these kinds of conditions.Apertomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148516503920019073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-65621822044184609962011-02-05T11:03:30.500-06:002011-02-05T11:03:30.500-06:00Steve I will refer to this post in the future when...Steve I will refer to this post in the future when any "keep on cycling" questions or doubts arise. The ideal hand solution for me was <a href="http://onespeedgo.blogspot.com/2010/11/ninja-sniper-gloves.html" rel="nofollow">ninja sniper gloves</a>. They are wind-proof, somewhat breathable, and you can flip the mitten top back when some ventilation or cooling is needed, or when fingers need to be exposed for use. With mitten top lowered, they are very warm.John Romeo Alphahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289456379789026152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-81460989156943567182011-02-05T10:23:06.716-06:002011-02-05T10:23:06.716-06:00When I curled in Ottawa, we wore athletic shoes ra...When I curled in Ottawa, we wore athletic shoes rather than boots. Since I discovered what they keep in those broom handles, I'd fear falling more the further I went even in good conditions.<br /><br />I love curling and there's even a club down here, but it isn't cheap in a place where ice requires the attention of a hot house plant. Hockey - not so much attraction for me. You don't need ice to watch a fight.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-37398855837094843952011-02-05T09:54:28.687-06:002011-02-05T09:54:28.687-06:00I can see that you also believe in enlisting famil...I can see that you also believe in enlisting family member to act as models! Its great isn't it!!<br /><br />Regarding winter riding on ice.. you may wish to borrow some ideas from a well known ice sport. Yes, I'm talking about Curling! One boot is allowed to slide, the other has a grip. As well, they carry a broom. All of these aids help to keep Curlers aloft. Perhaps one tire could be fitted to glide, and the other to grip; plus the addition of a broom hanging off to one side (like an outrigger) may help? (I will leave ideas from ho-hum hockey for Rantwick to offer)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-7643341994337591912011-02-05T08:17:27.139-06:002011-02-05T08:17:27.139-06:00Learning to fall is good. Learning to not get int...Learning to fall is good. Learning to not get into conditions that lead to falls may be better! (i.e. it's OK to drive now and then in such weather)Big Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713190395281794960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-82872767332433705672011-02-04T21:55:30.365-06:002011-02-04T21:55:30.365-06:00Steve A, you rock. Falling is indeed learning, and...Steve A, you rock. Falling is indeed learning, and snow over hard ice is pretty much the most difficult riding condition I can think of. Even studs are rendered less effective in my opinion. Well done. If only those conditions were more frequent and you could experience how much studs help. It is crazy, really, how much of a difference they make on hard ice. Texan on ice! Yeeee Haaawww!RANTWICKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394479078513545568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-91874312849787908622011-02-04T20:31:29.566-06:002011-02-04T20:31:29.566-06:00Some of us have quite an adventure, and some of us...Some of us have quite an adventure, and some of us never left the house. Glad you are okay. Thanks for the report, crazy man.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.com