arrrggghhhh
There are some of us that would contend that riding a 2-wheeled vehicle without a motor, much less in subzero temps, actually proves the opposite.Scoobynut_imp said:Ferret, you won't get much sympathy from me I'm afraid...we've already had 3 blizzards of 12+ inches of snow, and the roads have been snow-covered for at least a month now.
But I'm still getting my two-wheeled fix! The coldest I've ridden in so far is 5f with a -10 windchill, but I might get out today as the wind seems calm -- but temp is about -15.
With about 5 psi in the tires this thing gets around great in the snow. I'm housebound a lot, and this has been the only thing keeping me sane!
There are some of us that would contend that riding a 2-wheeled vehicle without a motor, much less in subzero temps, actually proves the opposite.EmptySea_imp said:There are some of us that would contend that riding a 2-wheeled vehicle without a motor, much less in subzero temps, actually proves the opposite.Scoobynut_imp said:Ferret, you won't get much sympathy from me I'm afraid...we've already had 3 blizzards of 12+ inches of snow, and the roads have been snow-covered for at least a month now.
But I'm still getting my two-wheeled fix! The coldest I've ridden in so far is 5f with a -10 windchill, but I might get out today as the wind seems calm -- but temp is about -15.
With about 5 psi in the tires this thing gets around great in the snow. I'm housebound a lot, and this has been the only thing keeping me sane!
(actually, riding a bicycle in the winter is pretty fun as long as it's not what you do for a living).
There are some of us that would contend that riding a 2-wheeled vehicle without a motor, much less in subzero temps, actually proves the opposite.Scoobynut_imp said:There are some of us that would contend that riding a 2-wheeled vehicle without a motor, much less in subzero temps, actually proves the opposite.EmptySea_imp said:There are some of us that would contend that riding a 2-wheeled vehicle without a motor, much less in subzero temps, actually proves the opposite.Scoobynut_imp said:Ferret, you won't get much sympathy from me I'm afraid...we've already had 3 blizzards of 12+ inches of snow, and the roads have been snow-covered for at least a month now.
But I'm still getting my two-wheeled fix! The coldest I've ridden in so far is 5f with a -10 windchill, but I might get out today as the wind seems calm -- but temp is about -15.
With about 5 psi in the tires this thing gets around great in the snow. I'm housebound a lot, and this has been the only thing keeping me sane!
(actually, riding a bicycle in the winter is pretty fun as long as it's not what you do for a living).
(actually, riding a bicycle in the winter is pretty fun as long as it's not what you do for a living).
Haha, touche, Emptysea. You aren't the first one who's said that. And you're right, I've been having a lot of fun with it. Just returned from my ride -- windchill was -29 when I walked out the door. Worst part was the icicles hanging from my eyelashes, kind of makes it hard to blink!
Exactly why I do it myself. I do it for the mind as much as the body, but it does keep my old 53 year old carcass in pretty good shape. BTW, you can get a good entry-level fatbike for around $500, at least in the U.S. Mine was twice that, but still reasonable I think.Nortoon_imp said:There are a couple of guys that ride these bikes in the winter on our local nature trail. I was interested until they told me the price.
I suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD) during the winter months (November to the end of March). In order to avoid the "Winter Blues" I walk the local nature trail every day for an hour. The fresh air, exercise and pleasant scenery really lift my spirit. Only missed 3 days in December: two were Christmas related, and the other was just too cold and windy. Today we are enjoying freezing rain. I would need skates just get down the laneway.
Have you watched the newer version of True Grit? One of my favorite westerns of all time. The young woman who plays the lead is fantastic, as is Jeff Bridges.The ferret_imp said:
Really good movie, but a little frustrating to watch when you're snowed in and can't ride!The ferret_imp said:
