Winter rides..??

[Chris Nordt]

I know most of us convert to hibernation mode once November hits, but I'd love to get in a few rides before the trails are complete snow. I know afternoon rides, especially after work, are no more thanks to the time change.. but the weekends are still game. The morning are a bit chilly, but that's nothing an underarmor can't cure, so who's in? It's supposed to be sunny and hit 60 degrees on Saturday, who's in for a 6 Mile loop??

 

[Paul H]

What happened to your 6MR crew?

 

[Reggie]

I ride year round, but tend to stay up north. More than welcome to join.

 

[rottin']

I ride year round as well

 

[Kaleidopete]

Me three

 

[JimN]

I'd love to get in a few rides before the trails are complete snow.

It snowed once last year.

I know afternoon rides, especially after work, are no more thanks to the time change..

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[Supermoto]

Get a light, get a fat bike, get some winter gear. Riding season is just starting

 

[walter]

most of us? I ride more in the winter than I do in the summer. Nothing like rolling into the Allaire parking lot at like 8am on a brisk 20 degree day in February and have to fight for a parking spot.

 

[Juggernaut]

Pfffft, 6mile winter.

 

[rottin']

Snow riding is awesome...Hartshorne/Huber couple years ago...

 

[SelfContained]

I don't have a fat bike, but I have 27.5+. Is it best to ride with the suspension locked out in coldest temps?

 

[Magic]

Carbon cracks in winter. Stay indoors.

 

[walter]

ride your bike as you normally would

 

[walter]

Here's a couple from years past.
This one was almost a blizzard, I think Pearls car got stuck in the lot after.

this one doesn't look like much, but this was the crew that completed the full 6 Mile loop, starting temp was 2°, warmed up nicely to 9° at the end. We had more people, most didn't make it to the first section of twisties.

Good times.

 

[Dusty the Whale]

Here's a couple from years past.
This one was almost a blizzard, I think Pearls car got stuck in the lot after.
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this one doesn't look like much, but this was the crew that completed the full 6 Mile loop, starting temp was 2°, warmed up nicely to 9° at the end. We had more people, most didn't make it to the first section of twisties.
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Good times.

Look at my Rocky Mountain lol

 

[Victor I]

Saddle River bike path is rideable all year. They even plowed it during the blizzard. No reason to stop riding.

Bottom photo is the day of the blizzard and the top photo is the day after. My complements to the Bergen County parks service.

 

[Zaskar]

Layer up and go for it. Use toe warmers and wool socks. Riding on fresh snow can be a ton of fun. Once it gets deep it needs to be tracked out and as long as it stays cold it can be tacky and have great traction.

 

[Kaleidopete]

Fat Fondo 2015 always a great time!

 

[Victor I]

My boot of choice Sorrels and wear ski pants, ski goggles, ski mask, snow board gloves... great for almost any blizzard conditions.

 

[stb222]

Save your money and buy good clothing instead of a fat bike. 8" of snow stops even the fat bikes. When trail conditions are unrideable, 'move to the road on the Mtb.

Learning how to dress should be your only limitation.