Originally Posted by
trainchaser
So, in my neck of the woods, even though it's still officially Autumn, Old Man Winter is making his presence known and sub freezing temps are now a reality in the mornings when I commute to work on my bike. I've been okay so far but I cross two bridges on my route that easily freeze up over night when the temperature nears the freezing level, there's also the danger of black ice on the pavement as my ride is near the water and there's ample moisture in the air. What is your take as a cyclist on dealing with slippery areas and black ice??
If you're in an area where you suspect black ice TAKE THE LANE so that you have room to slide off of the ice and catch traction. Ride in a straight line and do not ride on slanted surfaces. You cannot even WALK on black ice so remember that. Bridges around here all have a grated steel surface so that your tires would break through icy surfaces. So that isn't where the danger lies. But in turns where it is completely invisible at exactly the worst time.