Winter Storm Warning
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Winter Storm Warning
Boston is expecting an ice storm tonight that could result in a glaze of ice on the roads. It sounds like it will be worse west of 128.
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Warning? Wouldn't this be called something else for this group? A big ice storm would be great for riding studs and the roads would be empty.
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The local ABC affiliate here in Boston showed a pick up truck in Texas (same storm) attempting to drive out their driveway into a sheet of ice. When the truck entered the road way, it completely lost control and started sliding away. Scary. Now attempt that on a bicycle, with or without the studs.
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we had a ice storm here in Portland. first freezing rain that melted then freezing rain on top of that. several inches. it was like trying to walk in super soft sand where cars churned it up otherwise you could walk on top of it. but I don't have a bike that can handle it .
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I think "warning" means that if you were planning to hop on a bike and ride south to avoid the ice and snow, you're too late.
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ZING! Hahaha you got me!
The local ABC affiliate here in Boston showed a pick up truck in Texas (same storm) attempting to drive out their driveway into a sheet of ice. When the truck entered the road way, it completely lost control and started sliding away. Scary. Now attempt that on a bicycle, with or without the studs.
The local ABC affiliate here in Boston showed a pick up truck in Texas (same storm) attempting to drive out their driveway into a sheet of ice. When the truck entered the road way, it completely lost control and started sliding away. Scary. Now attempt that on a bicycle, with or without the studs.
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https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/video/...essee-75900098
Consider, for example, the following:
https://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cycling/1161182-first-wipeout-season-video.html
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I admit, there is a temptation to over-rely on technology like studded snow tires.
https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/video/...essee-75900098
Consider, for example, the following:
https://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cycling/1161182-first-wipeout-season-video.html
Post from the same thread:
https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/video/...essee-75900098
Consider, for example, the following:
https://www.bikeforums.net/winter-cycling/1161182-first-wipeout-season-video.html
Post from the same thread:
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Weather forecasts are driving me crazy this winter.
Last night the forecast for this morning was snow (.3-.7cm each hour) before the big storm later in the day. So I figured I couldn’t get out with my non winter ready 40mm tires. Slept in, planned to hike. Well at 8:30am it was snowing lightly but no accumulation so I went out. Had fun but kept it short as I didn’t want to get caught in heavy snow an hour from home. It’s 5pm and still hasn’t snowed. I would have planned a 3hr ride if the forecast = the actual.
Last night the forecast for this morning was snow (.3-.7cm each hour) before the big storm later in the day. So I figured I couldn’t get out with my non winter ready 40mm tires. Slept in, planned to hike. Well at 8:30am it was snowing lightly but no accumulation so I went out. Had fun but kept it short as I didn’t want to get caught in heavy snow an hour from home. It’s 5pm and still hasn’t snowed. I would have planned a 3hr ride if the forecast = the actual.