tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13103635.post4365100964296704098..comments2023-10-01T08:47:11.930-05:00Comments on The MinusCar Project: Report: October 15-21mytzpykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02026711923523985711noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13103635.post-36989762409267487122007-11-02T17:56:00.000-05:002007-11-02T17:56:00.000-05:00Have you tried riding in gale-driven sleet? Ouch, ...Have you tried riding in gale-driven sleet? Ouch, brr and ugh, all at the same time.<BR/><BR/>One thing I have to watch for in winter is a frost-bitten nose and throat from breathing in air at -15C while doing 20-30mph downhill. An immediate stop is in order if the scarf slips.<BR/><BR/>I'm currently trying to decide between snow chains or studded tyres. As I ride a trike, I've three wheels to Stoneheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13203834429368828601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13103635.post-2758353750667665252007-10-24T12:57:00.000-05:002007-10-24T12:57:00.000-05:00You're right about your opening statement. The pe...You're right about your opening statement. The people that have been saying it was too hot to ride in the summer, are now saying it's too cold. Bike shops are talking about the "end of the season". Like you say, it's good to just keep riding and gradually build into winter!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your <A HREF="http://minuscar.blogspot.com/2006/09/after-fall-comespart-ii-leggings.html" REL="Jeff Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198489612535782394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13103635.post-18175386899713432512007-10-23T14:33:00.000-05:002007-10-23T14:33:00.000-05:00Why too wet to bike? Dangerous, or other reasons?...Why too wet to bike? Dangerous, or other reasons? <BR/><BR/>Normally, I don't like to venture off in heavy rain, but if I'm prepared for it and get caught in it, then I actually kind of like it.Smudgemohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303716097523565767noreply@blogger.com