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Old 24-11-08, 03:57 PM   #1
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Default 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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Old 24-11-08, 03:58 PM   #2
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slowly and carefully.
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Old 24-11-08, 04:01 PM   #3
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Don't!
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Old 24-11-08, 04:01 PM   #4
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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
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Old 24-11-08, 04:02 PM   #5
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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.
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Old 24-11-08, 04:04 PM   #6
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spiked tyres ...
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Old 24-11-08, 04:06 PM   #7
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Slow, smooth, feet at the ready. Most of all, don't tense up!
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Old 24-11-08, 04:06 PM   #8
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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!
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Old 24-11-08, 04:11 PM   #9
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Default Re: Tips for riding in ice weather????

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Don't!
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.

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Old 24-11-08, 04:13 PM   #10
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For corners apply full lock and gas it up*, you will look like a riding god.


*Hint: don't do this.
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