Comments on: Winter Cycling Basics http://urbanvelo.org/winter-cycling-basics/ Bicycles in the urban environment. A magazine about urban cycling. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:24:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Stay Warm and Ride: Winter Cycling in the Press « YOU ARE THE ENGINE http://urbanvelo.org/winter-cycling-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-14107 Stay Warm and Ride: Winter Cycling in the Press « YOU ARE THE ENGINE Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:06:34 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=13070#comment-14107 [...] of the Toronto Cyclists Union about how to navigate Toronto’s winter slush and sleet.  Urban Velo posted the PDF of an article from their latest issue on what you need to survive the cold.  [...] [...] of the Toronto Cyclists Union about how to navigate Toronto’s winter slush and sleet.  Urban Velo posted the PDF of an article from their latest issue on what you need to survive the cold.  [...]

]]> By: I.M. Sirius http://urbanvelo.org/winter-cycling-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-14039 I.M. Sirius Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:17:19 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=13070#comment-14039 I think you mean that it's an exciting opportunity to test one's mettle( unless they are interfering with another rider). Or perhaps if one rides while listening to Black Sabbath, it's an exciting opportunity to test one's metal. I think you mean that it’s an exciting opportunity to test one’s mettle( unless they are interfering with another rider). Or perhaps if one rides while listening to Black Sabbath, it’s an exciting opportunity to test one’s metal.

]]> By: handsome josh http://urbanvelo.org/winter-cycling-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-14038 handsome josh Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:13:43 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=13070#comment-14038 mettle windproof shell + liquor =ample warmth spray Pam on the underside of yr frame and sludge cant engrobulate there as easily plastic bags over yr socks aren't cool, but they are wind and water proof. mettle

windproof shell + liquor =ample warmth

spray Pam on the underside of yr frame and sludge cant engrobulate there as easily

plastic bags over yr socks aren’t cool, but they are wind and water proof.

]]> By: jody http://urbanvelo.org/winter-cycling-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-14037 jody Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:53:29 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=13070#comment-14037 i run cross tires on my steamroller and that pretty much allows me to ride all winter with the exception of the really icy days, but there are few of those up here in portland, me i run cross tires on my steamroller and that pretty much allows me to ride all winter with the exception of the really icy days, but there are few of those up here in portland, me

]]> By: Pink Robe http://urbanvelo.org/winter-cycling-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-14035 Pink Robe Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:29:32 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=13070#comment-14035 Winter riding is site-specific. Seattle is different than Montreal, which is different than Denver. A main differentiator is whether you have snow/ice on the roads. If you do, run studded tires. CX or knobby tires are pretty good, but for hard-packed snow and ice, tungsten carbide studded tires FTW. Are they heavy? F*** yes! Think of how strong your legs will be by the time the spring thaw comes! Run them front and rear for max traction/braking/steering. Winter riding is site-specific. Seattle is different than Montreal, which is different than Denver. A main differentiator is whether you have snow/ice on the roads. If you do, run studded tires. CX or knobby tires are pretty good, but for hard-packed snow and ice, tungsten carbide studded tires FTW. Are they heavy? F*** yes! Think of how strong your legs will be by the time the spring thaw comes! Run them front and rear for max traction/braking/steering.

]]> By: Dean http://urbanvelo.org/winter-cycling-basics/comment-page-1/#comment-14029 Dean Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:22:29 +0000 http://urbanvelo.org/?p=13070#comment-14029 Tip 1: Move to Southern California Tip 1: Move to Southern California

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