Tips for riding in ice weather?
 

Ok im sat at work, and looking out the window dreading my ride home later!

The temp has dropped since this morning and the roads are starting to ice up. I have never ridden in icey weather, anybody got any key tips?

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Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

slowly and carefully.

Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

Don't!

Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

dont even try if its really icing over...you might be ok on main roads but as sson as you trun into your own little deserted road , driveway, hill (god forbid) you can hit a world of trouble....seriously better safe than sorry;)

Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

Easy on the front brake, and don't be too proud to put your feet down at low speeds (when you otherwise wouldn't) if it's treacherous.

Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

spiked tyres ...

Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

Slow, smooth, feet at the ready. Most of all, don't tense up!

Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

If it's really icy don't even try on a bike. I've had my car sliding downhill side ways and I could do nothing but wait for it to clear the icy section or hit something!

Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

If its really icey and you have to ride on untreated roads then I agree.

However if you're riding treated roads, then its something that you can do. As said above, slow and smooth, avoid anything slippy ( manhole covers, white lines etc etc ) Just treat it like riding in the rain only its more slippery.

IMHO

Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????
 

For corners apply full lock and gas it up*, you will look like a riding god.


*Hint: don't do this.