Subject: RE: Commuting by b ike during the winter? I used to commute in Fargo ND during the winter on my mountain bike. My commute was about 4 miles each way. Rain, sleet, ice, snow, -25 F it didn't matter.
My main problem was keeping from overheating. For some reason I had a hard time not piling the clothes on and often arrived at work sweaty. ( I think it had something to do with hearing on the radio that it was -25 F )
My equipment list:
Nokian studded tires comparable to the W160
Neoprene Face mask
Ski Goggles
Ski gloves
Ski Pants
Road Condition Issues
Clean Roads are Best
Icy Roads are very close to Clean Roads, you just need to be careful putting your foot down
Hard Packed Snow is not to bad but be careful turning sharply
Loose Snow is like riding through sand, not very much fun
Slush is just messy no matter what |