Snow Biking

Since Southern Indiana doesn't see much in the way of snow I have always
been somewhat envious of those who have had the opportunity to bike in the
snow. Finally last Thursday I got my chance. Here are the stats:

Snow - 22"
Temp - 16 degrees
Distance - only two miles
Spills - only two
Fun - IT WAS GREAT!!!

Obviously in that much snow my mountain bike was the weapon of choice. I
did pat the road bike on the way out the door so it didn't feel too left
out.

The only traffic I encountered was someone in a four wheel drive vehicle who
stopped me to ask directions. The quiet and peacefulness while being
surrounded by tons of snow was almost surreal. If you normally hang the
bike up for the winter you might want to reconsider the next time you look
out the window at mounds of snow. You won't regret it!

Brian E wrote:
Since Southern Indiana doesn't see much in the way of snow I have always
been somewhat envious of those who have had the opportunity to bike in the
snow. Finally last Thursday I got my chance. Here are the stats:

Snow - 22"
Temp - 16 degrees
Distance - only two miles
Spills - only two
Fun - IT WAS GREAT!!!

Obviously in that much snow my mountain bike was the weapon of choice. I
did pat the road bike on the way out the door so it didn't feel too left
out.

The only traffic I encountered was someone in a four wheel drive vehicle who
stopped me to ask directions. The quiet and peacefulness while being
surrounded by tons of snow was almost surreal. If you normally hang the
bike up for the winter you might want to reconsider the next time you look
out the window at mounds of snow. You won't regret it!



Have a look at www.icebike.com. Welcome to snow biking :-)

George

Brian E wrote:
Since Southern Indiana doesn't see much in the way of snow
I have
always been somewhat envious of those who have had the
opportunity to
bike in the snow.

Congratulations on your initiation!

Meanwhile, farther north in Chicago, we had only a few
flurries covering the brown ground.
(our day will come)

Mike Kruger wrote:
Brian E wrote:

Since Southern Indiana doesn't see much in the way of snow

I have

always been somewhat envious of those who have had the

opportunity to

bike in the snow.


Congratulations on your initiation!

Meanwhile, farther north in Chicago, we had only a few
flurries covering the brown ground.
(our day will come)


Looks like your in the mood to train for http://www.alaskaultrasports.com

If you want some pics of tomorrow's snowstorm let me know. I have to take and
send some pics of the snowstorm to friends in (rainy) Northern Australia.

OTOH, if there is no storm (what do the weather people know about certainty in
their predictions) the offer is void.

Ken
Winnipeg, Canada

Brian E wrote:

Since Southern Indiana doesn't see much in the way of snow I have always
been somewhat envious of those who have had the opportunity to bike in the
snow. Finally last Thursday I got my chance. Here are the stats:

Snow - 22"
Temp - 16 degrees
Distance - only two miles
Spills - only two
Fun - IT WAS GREAT!!!

Obviously in that much snow my mountain bike was the weapon of choice. I
did pat the road bike on the way out the door so it didn't feel too left
out.

The only traffic I encountered was someone in a four wheel drive vehicle who
stopped me to ask directions. The quiet and peacefulness while being
surrounded by tons of snow was almost surreal. If you normally hang the
bike up for the winter you might want to reconsider the next time you look
out the window at mounds of snow. You won't regret it!