danielXchain
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IT just depends on the region where you are cycling. IF you cycle on the streets, there should no be so much snow. In my country the snow melts in just a few hours so I do not need winter tyres
I lost three studs during the time I logged on the 45Nrth Gravdals (26 x 2) and so far only one on the 60 TPI Wrathchilds (29 x 2.6) which is pretty decent IMO.Our snow here in Calgary will be disappearing quickly, but invariably, we'll get more.
As such, it's not quite time for a Johnny Watts trial - Ice Spikers will stay on for a little longer, at least for March anyways.
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When I was doing my maintenance earlier this week, I checked on how the studs are doing as I've been on more bare pavement than I really wanted to.
Both front and rear are missing 2 studs each, which I think is reasonable.
How is everybody else making out in that regard?
Add me to their count...I've seen cyclists tip over while stopped at a traffic control.
True.what stands out to me was that the slower crashes invariably hurt more than the higher speed ones.
Oh, no...OTB...
2 weeks ago, it was -20C. Friday's forecast is currently calling for +17C.CRAZY winter here. Mid 40F. SNOW IS GONE from all roads and streets.
I like the term " Global Wierding ". Seems like whatever we prepare for is replaced by something completely different .2 weeks ago, it was -20C. Friday's forecast is currently calling for +17C.
We don't call that weather crazy here - but we do use a C word.
It's called Calgary weather.
Only serious injury from an accident that I had on my motorcycle was under 5 mph along the side of a road. Got a broken leg and a ticket for that one.There are crashes and then there are crashes. I can't say I've crashed a lot, but I must admit I've seen cyclists tip over while stopped at a traffic control.
My crashes on my MTB have been avoidable - better choice of line, equipment (added spikes too late) etc, but what stands out to me was that the slower crashes invariably hurt more than the higher speed ones.
Not that my trail riding is all that fast - I won't be featured on any Youtube videos like Pinkbikes "Friday Fails". At my age, the old adage of "if you aren't crashing, you aren't trying" no longer applies.
Then there's the one where my brain told my left hand to activate the dropper lever, and my hand decided that lever was the operative word but chose brake instead. That would be the front wheel brake lever...
On downhill singletrack in the trees...thankfully not super tight...
OTB...
OOPS!
Falling in snow is generally a softer landing - just avoid those upright thingies!Fell more times today than I would care to mention. All unavoidable through some pretty gnarly snowy singletrack. Chalk it up to a new bike and a very inexperienced rider. Glad I reduced the bar width on my bike.
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My latest casualty as a result of a 'soft landing' was my Garmin Edge. The undergrowth from one of those 'upright thingies' sheared pieces of the hard plastic mount off the Edge's back cover as during one of those falls, rendering the Garmin's out-front mount on the bars useless. I ended up riding with the Edge in my jacket pocket for the remainder of the time. It still, however, completed it's task of logging stats until the end of the trip.Falling in snow is generally a softer landing - just avoid those upright thingies!![]()
The homemade bread is much better for you, but portion control can be an issue. And homemade cookies can be a real diet killer. Don't learn how to make those. Too easy.Finally able to get out riding this week again after heavy snow and brutally cold conditions parked my bike for a few weeks here in Ontario, Canada. Snow is starting to melt away and I was able to get 10 km in yesterday, 28 today… I usually like to ride 30 to 40 km. On the positive side, I had an appointment with my cardiologist this morning (as every 6 months) and he noted I have lost 8 lb since my last appointment (even though I have gained 2 or 3 in recent weeks after stopping riding the bike and, for something to do, learning how to bake bread. That’s going way too well! Biking is good for your health. Bread baking? Not so sure.
Of course the real butter on the warm home made bread makes it all OK!The homemade bread is much better for you, but portion control can be an issue. And homemade cookies can be a real diet killer. Don't learn how to make those. Too easy.
Same here, the roads are clear, the trails still buried.70 degrees today and I was able to get in a few miles on the local fire roads! Looks quite different than it did just a month ago.
28+ inches on the ground then. Down to just 7 or 8 now.
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Too bad the warm weather won't last long enough to melt the rest. The local trails around here are still snow covered. Oh well, it's still March. Spring will be here soon enough.