[net.cycle] Riding on Ice

toddv@copper (11/19/85)

I did some riding on streets covered with ice this morning on the way to work,
and my bike was a little bit unstable in the corners (yipes!).  It was slightly
skiddish :-) on the straights too.  (My wife uses the car, so my bike is the
only alternative to the bus.  The bus takes 1 to 1.5 hours each way, the bike
takes about 25 to 30 minutes.)  Any hints from year-round riders?  (If you don't
ride in inclement weather, don't respond.)

I have to assume that most of you aren't so foolish as to ride on ice.
(It strikes me as a bit unsafe.) Those that do probably don't want to admit it.
But if you fess up and write me, I won't divulge your name to the net.

Send replies by mail.  If anything good comes I'll summarize.

                                    Todd Vierheller

PS. Does anyone make a tire that is *outstanding* in the rain?
    (Better than Metzeler Lazer and ME-99)

hsc@mtuxo.UUCP (h.cohen) (11/22/85)

I ride every day.  I love to ride in ice and snow!  I have a nice
snow-chain for my rear tire, mail-ordered from Japan, for when
it gets too slippery for the cars to move.  The trick is simple:
Install a sidecar!  There are sidecars that can be put on or taken
off in less than 15 minutes (after initial setup).  There are 
sidecars for Vespas and 3-passenger jobs for Wings. 
Check the classified ads in the back of magazines like Cycle.
Also, write to the United Sidecar Association for info.
Harvey S. Cohen  Lincroft, NJ  mtuxo!hsc (201)576-3685