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roadrocket
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Hi,
For all of those staying at home in these winter days... get out and ride!!
I've been riding my road bike on the trainer at home... my god, is that boring or what? SO I decided to get out and take my rush for a spin on the snow.
It was amazing! and this is my report:
95% covered with snow +/-2 inches, seems less in the actual trail as it is compacted from previous riders... but the traction is excellent. Just be careful not to get too excited in the fast sections as some of the icy turns may be slippery if going too fast. Also, if you stay in the middle section of the path you'll be able to accelerate and keep a fast pace but make sure you stay there because if you get out of the compact snow and go into the fluffy portion you may be in for a fun ride (loose control) as the soft snow will steer your bike (it's like riding in the sand).
The view is spectacular... I have never seen 6MR like this before. It's worth bringing your camera and taking a few shots.
The areas where you have to be a little careful are the technical section of the red trail on the other side of middlebush (away from 27th) as the rocky portion of it is getting a little icy and slippery... other than that everything is rideable and reasonably safe. Not as fast as in the summer but a lot of fun.
As far as tire selection I would recommend a knobby combination... im using a panaracer fire (rear) and michelin xc-dry2 (front). No complaints at all.
I hope you are all able to enjoy as much as I did today. This is probably the last time for me as I may be moving back to Florida this summer (unless a miracle happens).
Jdog and crew: thanks for tuning my machine... it's flawless!
For all of those staying at home in these winter days... get out and ride!!
I've been riding my road bike on the trainer at home... my god, is that boring or what? SO I decided to get out and take my rush for a spin on the snow.
It was amazing! and this is my report:
95% covered with snow +/-2 inches, seems less in the actual trail as it is compacted from previous riders... but the traction is excellent. Just be careful not to get too excited in the fast sections as some of the icy turns may be slippery if going too fast. Also, if you stay in the middle section of the path you'll be able to accelerate and keep a fast pace but make sure you stay there because if you get out of the compact snow and go into the fluffy portion you may be in for a fun ride (loose control) as the soft snow will steer your bike (it's like riding in the sand).
The view is spectacular... I have never seen 6MR like this before. It's worth bringing your camera and taking a few shots.
The areas where you have to be a little careful are the technical section of the red trail on the other side of middlebush (away from 27th) as the rocky portion of it is getting a little icy and slippery... other than that everything is rideable and reasonably safe. Not as fast as in the summer but a lot of fun.
As far as tire selection I would recommend a knobby combination... im using a panaracer fire (rear) and michelin xc-dry2 (front). No complaints at all.
I hope you are all able to enjoy as much as I did today. This is probably the last time for me as I may be moving back to Florida this summer (unless a miracle happens).
Jdog and crew: thanks for tuning my machine... it's flawless!