Comments on: It's a blizzard. Grab your bike. http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Thu, 23 May 2013 05:54:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: mausium http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965889 mausium Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965889 "We helped a neighbor get their car moved, but I'm glad we didn't see nimrods out their bikes. I would have had to push him over. They endanger everyone else so much during the winter." Cars are far more of a danger than bikes during the winter. “We helped a neighbor get their car moved, but I’m glad we didn’t see nimrods out their bikes. I would have had to push him over. They endanger everyone else so much during the winter.”

Cars are far more of a danger than bikes during the winter.

]]> By: usonia http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965891 usonia Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965891 Gasp! I never thought Portland's supremacy of bike would be crushed. Then again, they panic at a dusting snow, soooo there I have it. Gasp! I never thought Portland’s supremacy of bike would be crushed. Then again, they panic at a dusting snow, soooo there I have it.

]]> By: kjulig http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965897 kjulig Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965897 Perfectly safe if you have adequate tires, much more so than driving a car and really common in Europe. Don't listen to all the haters. Perfectly safe if you have adequate tires, much more so than driving a car and really common in Europe. Don’t listen to all the haters.

]]> By: Mitch http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-966409 Mitch Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-966409 The best thing about riding in the snow is being able to pick up the bike and move it if you get stuck. I live on a street that dead ends at the bottom of a hill and gets plowed late- in other words a trap for cars that go in. Riding on fresh the fresh, clean, snow is great. It sucks when it gets driven on a bit and turns into gritty bong water slush, though. Even with fenders it's hard not to get sprayed by the dirty mist that cars and trucks throw from their tires on wet pavement. The best thing about riding in the snow is being able to pick up the bike and move it if you get stuck. I live on a street that dead ends at the bottom of a hill and gets plowed late- in other words a trap for cars that go in.

Riding on fresh the fresh, clean, snow is great. It sucks when it gets driven on a bit and turns into gritty bong water slush, though. Even with fenders it’s hard not to get sprayed by the dirty mist that cars and trucks throw from their tires on wet pavement.

]]> By: fiatrn http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-966154 fiatrn Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-966154 I've been bicycle commuting in Denver since late fall 2001. My snow bike has evolved into an old steel Bontrager race light, 29" wheels, nokian studded tires, fixed gear, rigid front end with a disc brake. Back brakes are unneeded with a fixed, the front disc won't ice up, and the lack of derailleurs keeps everything turning smoothly even in slimy wet slog. The fixed also lets you slide the rear around curves with perfect control, something I can't do nearly as well with a back brake. A couple times the snow was simply too deep to ride, but that's been pretty rare. I've ejected off the bike, bashing into some serious snow banks on the bike path - get up quick and brush off before your body heat melts the snow and you're generally ok. On the deepest snow days I've taken cross country skis to work, but that's only been 4 or so times in 9+ years. Shorts above 5 degrees for the short commute, but long pants for the long commute - it just gets too cold after dark in snow to risk the shorts for a 45 min ride. Wahooo! That MN snow looks fun. The Fiat RN Denver, CO I’ve been bicycle commuting in Denver since late fall 2001. My snow bike has evolved into an old steel Bontrager race light, 29″ wheels, nokian studded tires, fixed gear, rigid front end with a disc brake. Back brakes are unneeded with a fixed, the front disc won’t ice up, and the lack of derailleurs keeps everything turning smoothly even in slimy wet slog. The fixed also lets you slide the rear around curves with perfect control, something I can’t do nearly as well with a back brake.

A couple times the snow was simply too deep to ride, but that’s been pretty rare. I’ve ejected off the bike, bashing into some serious snow banks on the bike path – get up quick and brush off before your body heat melts the snow and you’re generally ok. On the deepest snow days I’ve taken cross country skis to work, but that’s only been 4 or so times in 9+ years.

Shorts above 5 degrees for the short commute, but long pants for the long commute – it just gets too cold after dark in snow to risk the shorts for a 45 min ride.

Wahooo! That MN snow looks fun.

The Fiat RN
Denver, CO

]]> By: joeposts http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965901 joeposts Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965901 There are traction problems in the winter, but there are traction problems if you drive too, and that doesn't seem to stop people. At least on a bike in the winter you have to take it slow, so even if you spill it's not usually bad. With specialized tires it might be better, though I just use regular mountain bike tires, slightly deflated. I think it's safer than walking; where I live the streets are cleared regularly by the city, the sidewalks are ignored. There are traction problems in the winter, but there are traction problems if you drive too, and that doesn’t seem to stop people. At least on a bike in the winter you have to take it slow, so even if you spill it’s not usually bad. With specialized tires it might be better, though I just use regular mountain bike tires, slightly deflated.

I think it’s safer than walking; where I live the streets are cleared regularly by the city, the sidewalks are ignored.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-966157 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-966157 Growing up in northern Sweden, where there's snow on the ground half of the year, I've extensive experience of riding bikes on snow. Obviously it isn't as safe as riding on asphalt, but if you're used to it, it isn't that bad. New fluffy snow is only a problem if it's so thick that you can hardly get through it. Ice is horror in slopes or at turns though, especially if covered with new snow. If half-thawed snow freezes you can get jagged ice that is nearly impossible to ride a bike on. Generally, though, you are much more likely to fall when walking than when riding a bike in snow, especially if you change to winter tires, with spikes. Growing up in northern Sweden, where there’s snow on the ground half of the year, I’ve extensive experience of riding bikes on snow. Obviously it isn’t as safe as riding on asphalt, but if you’re used to it, it isn’t that bad. New fluffy snow is only a problem if it’s so thick that you can hardly get through it. Ice is horror in slopes or at turns though, especially if covered with new snow. If half-thawed snow freezes you can get jagged ice that is nearly impossible to ride a bike on. Generally, though, you are much more likely to fall when walking than when riding a bike in snow, especially if you change to winter tires, with spikes.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-967181 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-967181 For more winter bicyling porn see http://www.flickr.com/groups/everybodycanbike/pool/tags/snow/ For more winter bicyling porn see http://www.flickr.com/groups/everybodycanbike/pool/tags/snow/

]]> By: zikman http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965902 zikman Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965902 I used to ride my bike as a daily commuter for a few years. the thing I hated most was riding in the rain because you get all dirty from debry flinging up. when I lived in the city, it never used to snow a lot. I mean, we got snow, but not massive amounts. I remember the first time I went to ride after it had snowed, I didn't really think about whether it would be hazardous or not. As soon as I got on the road, I slipped on ice (that I couldn't see under the snow) and fell. of course, I had very thin road bike tires on. it was a very slow, cautious ride after that. I never really tried riding with a more equipped bike after that. I used to ride my bike as a daily commuter for a few years. the thing I hated most was riding in the rain because you get all dirty from debry flinging up. when I lived in the city, it never used to snow a lot. I mean, we got snow, but not massive amounts. I remember the first time I went to ride after it had snowed, I didn’t really think about whether it would be hazardous or not. As soon as I got on the road, I slipped on ice (that I couldn’t see under the snow) and fell. of course, I had very thin road bike tires on. it was a very slow, cautious ride after that. I never really tried riding with a more equipped bike after that.

]]> By: kcmpls http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-966419 kcmpls Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-966419 The biggest concern I have about the bicyclist and the snow is that the city does a TERRIBLE job of plowing to the curb in the winter. Which means the bike lanes become either parking lanes or driving lanes. Minneapolis needs to be more concerned about plowing from curb to curb then they are. But I've seen at least 8 bikes riding down my street today. No problems. The snow makes them even easier than normal to see I think. Plus since there are no sidewalks cleared, most of the pedestrians are walking on the streets, so motorists are really on the look out. Seems like a great day to be out biking. Except I'm a cold weather wuss. The biggest concern I have about the bicyclist and the snow is that the city does a TERRIBLE job of plowing to the curb in the winter. Which means the bike lanes become either parking lanes or driving lanes. Minneapolis needs to be more concerned about plowing from curb to curb then they are.

But I’ve seen at least 8 bikes riding down my street today. No problems. The snow makes them even easier than normal to see I think. Plus since there are no sidewalks cleared, most of the pedestrians are walking on the streets, so motorists are really on the look out. Seems like a great day to be out biking. Except I’m a cold weather wuss.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-967702 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-967702 I ride year-round in Chicago - snow, rain, below-zero temps, 90+ heat. For riding in the rain & snow, deep-grooved balloon tires are terrific. There's really only two things you need: good balance, and steady nerves. When you start getting stuck in snow, your immediate reaction is to stand up; but if you do that, you've already lost it. You have to keep your butt planted on the saddle as you need the weight on the rear wheel to get through it. Just keep pedaling. And snowy side streets are still better than plowed main streets, even those with bike lanes. Kudos to all the year-round riders out there, tip one back for yourselves. I ride year-round in Chicago – snow, rain, below-zero temps, 90+ heat. For riding in the rain & snow, deep-grooved balloon tires are terrific. There’s really only two things you need: good balance, and steady nerves. When you start getting stuck in snow, your immediate reaction is to stand up; but if you do that, you’ve already lost it. You have to keep your butt planted on the saddle as you need the weight on the rear wheel to get through it. Just keep pedaling. And snowy side streets are still better than plowed main streets, even those with bike lanes.
Kudos to all the year-round riders out there, tip one back for yourselves.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965911 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965911 I've ridden in winter quite a bit and it's got lots of good points and some bad. For one thing, I really abhor riding on the roads for a number of reasons: - snow piles tend to jut out and remove most if not all of the buffer zone on the sides of the road, making you battle with the cars. - Black ice or the worst thing, black ice that has been rained on. Once slid for no less than 50 yards on my back. - Get a flat and you could be in for a severe and potentially dangerous chill. You're not moving and likely a bit sweaty. My tip for this situation bank ATMs. They're inside, usually pretty roomy, and thus perfect to fix things and move along. That said, you do get some incredible balancing skills from riding in often uneven snow. Good way to burn off calories, too. I’ve ridden in winter quite a bit and it’s got lots of good points and some bad. For one thing, I really abhor riding on the roads for a number of reasons:
- snow piles tend to jut out and remove most if not all of the buffer zone on the sides of the road, making you battle with the cars.
- Black ice or the worst thing, black ice that has been rained on. Once slid for no less than 50 yards on my back.
- Get a flat and you could be in for a severe and potentially dangerous chill. You’re not moving and likely a bit sweaty. My tip for this situation bank ATMs. They’re inside, usually pretty roomy, and thus perfect to fix things and move along.

That said, you do get some incredible balancing skills from riding in often uneven snow. Good way to burn off calories, too.

]]> By: skeptacally http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-966938 skeptacally Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-966938 my gear for central ontario winter riding: carbide-studded tires on a beater bike. good front and rear lights (they days are short and you definitely want to be seen). windproof and waterproof wear -- my standby outfit is old, yellow rain slicker pants and a gore-tex jacket. very waterproof footware -- my hiking boots do the job. good gloves (i use lobster style mitt/gloves for warmth and the ability to hit the brakes more easily). warm headgear -- i wear turtle fur under my helmet. a helmet -- even if you don't wear one in fair weather, the slip factor makes it a must in snow/ice. if you're out having a blast for awhile, a thermos of fun warm liquid. i've also packed the chemical hand warmers on really cold days. why not go for extra warmth? my gear for central ontario winter riding: carbide-studded tires on a beater bike. good front and rear lights (they days are short and you definitely want to be seen). windproof and waterproof wear — my standby outfit is old, yellow rain slicker pants and a gore-tex jacket. very waterproof footware — my hiking boots do the job. good gloves (i use lobster style mitt/gloves for warmth and the ability to hit the brakes more easily). warm headgear — i wear turtle fur under my helmet. a helmet — even if you don’t wear one in fair weather, the slip factor makes it a must in snow/ice.

if you’re out having a blast for awhile, a thermos of fun warm liquid.

i’ve also packed the chemical hand warmers on really cold days. why not go for extra warmth?

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-966432 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-966432 under the topic of SAFETY, I would add that -- in addition to the cellphone, flashlight, and whistle mentioned above -- I would suggest pocketing a couple of those carbon-based air-activated heating packets that you can buy at any reasonable outdoor store. They saved my wife's toes in a situation which can best be described as "beautiful ski-in; camp out; holy sht it's 30 below in the morning?!?!" add pepper spray if you gotta travel thru' any of the worst parts of town? Definitely add a compass if you're visiting unfamiliar places where the streets go every which way -- e.g. Europe, at least for me. I carry a compass with me everywhere, and I have a pretty well-developed sense of direction. But when you come outta a tube stop to slate-gray skies with no clue whatsoever, a compass can be damned handy -- with bike, snow, rain, or none of the above. Also great when you rent a bike in Europe and don't want to memorize all the rapidly changing street names, but rather want to work from the gestalt that you need to be "about 5 miles north of here." slightly off-topic, perhaps, but I thought it worth a mention if the first paragraph only saves 1/2 of somebody's finger. and the compass tip is the ONLY thing I've EVER read in a travel guidebook that's worth repeating -- ancient tech to be sure, but way cheaper that buying a tripleband phone to pick up EU GPS!!! under the topic of SAFETY, I would add that — in addition to the cellphone, flashlight, and whistle mentioned above — I would suggest pocketing a couple of those carbon-based air-activated heating packets that you can buy at any reasonable outdoor store. They saved my wife’s toes in a situation which can best be described as “beautiful ski-in; camp out; holy sht it’s 30 below in the morning?!?!”

add pepper spray if you gotta travel thru’ any of the worst parts of town? Definitely add a compass if you’re visiting unfamiliar places where the streets go every which way — e.g. Europe, at least for me. I carry a compass with me everywhere, and I have a pretty well-developed sense of direction. But when you come outta a tube stop to slate-gray skies with no clue whatsoever, a compass can be damned handy — with bike, snow, rain, or none of the above. Also great when you rent a bike in Europe and don’t want to memorize all the rapidly changing street names, but rather want to work from the gestalt that you need to be “about 5 miles north of here.”

slightly off-topic, perhaps, but I thought it worth a mention if the first paragraph only saves 1/2 of somebody’s finger. and the compass tip is the ONLY thing I’ve EVER read in a travel guidebook that’s worth repeating — ancient tech to be sure, but way cheaper that buying a tripleband phone to pick up EU GPS!!!

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965924 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965924 Tires with studs for the ice and you are good to go on the clear roads. Keep the pressure low to get as many studs in contact as possible. In deeper fresh snow narrower tires are actually better. It gets really hard to keep a line when the wheels start floating, the wheels just want to pull off to the side. Tires with studs for the ice and you are good to go on the clear roads. Keep the pressure low to get as many studs in contact as possible.

In deeper fresh snow narrower tires are actually better. It gets really hard to keep a line when the wheels start floating, the wheels just want to pull off to the side.

]]> By: jpollock http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965926 jpollock Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965926 I tried riding through snow once. Never again. The snow got into my breaks, and I couldn't stop. I ended up going really, really slow because I just couldn't trust them. So, what's the secret for iced up breaks? I tried riding through snow once. Never again. The snow got into my breaks, and I couldn’t stop. I ended up going really, really slow because I just couldn’t trust them.

So, what’s the secret for iced up breaks?

]]> By: normd http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965933 normd Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965933 I think riding a bike in snow sounds like fun; we don't get much snow in the sf bay area. I think riding a bike in snow sounds like fun; we don’t get much snow in the sf bay area.

]]> By: joeposts http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965935 joeposts Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965935 Take breaks in a sheltered area, away from snow. Take breaks in a sheltered area, away from snow.

]]> By: hooeezit http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965936 hooeezit Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965936 Is that West River Road? I'd think with the number of hills, that would be the last road you'd wanna venture into in Minneapolis! I'm in the Lowry Hill/East Isles neighborhood, and I've been hearing car wheels spinning along my road (which is a bit of an incline) all day today. Is that West River Road? I’d think with the number of hills, that would be the last road you’d wanna venture into in Minneapolis!

I’m in the Lowry Hill/East Isles neighborhood, and I’ve been hearing car wheels spinning along my road (which is a bit of an incline) all day today.

]]> By: andygates http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-966450 andygates Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-966450 "One thing I have wondered about, though, is what happens if things go wrong -- ie your bike breaks down completely, or you fall and are injured? The amount of clothing you wear is for your full-power level of work, but when you stop dead (and maybe go into minor shock), I'd imagine hypothermia could set in pretty quickly..." You worry too much. It's just falling over. People have been doing it ever since we got up on two legs on the savannah. Bike breaks down: Walk it. Carry it. Lock it up and walk yourself. Get it on a cab or tram or train. Most falls: Get up again, cursing. Or laughing, if you fell in deep snow. Falls of DEATH: Provide cosy innard shelter for orphan jedi. No need to freeze to death in civilisation. That's kinda why it's called civilisation. Keep moving til the next coffee shop, then get props for being such a rugged individualist. “One thing I have wondered about, though, is what happens if things go wrong — ie your bike breaks down completely, or you fall and are injured? The amount of clothing you wear is for your full-power level of work, but when you stop dead (and maybe go into minor shock), I’d imagine hypothermia could set in pretty quickly…”

You worry too much. It’s just falling over. People have been doing it ever since we got up on two legs on the savannah.

Bike breaks down: Walk it. Carry it. Lock it up and walk yourself. Get it on a cab or tram or train.

Most falls: Get up again, cursing. Or laughing, if you fell in deep snow.

Falls of DEATH: Provide cosy innard shelter for orphan jedi.

No need to freeze to death in civilisation. That’s kinda why it’s called civilisation. Keep moving til the next coffee shop, then get props for being such a rugged individualist.

]]> By: Maggie Koerth-Baker http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965940 Maggie Koerth-Baker Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965940 Nope. That's the corner of 51st and Xerxes. Other side of town. Nicely flat. Nope. That’s the corner of 51st and Xerxes. Other side of town. Nicely flat.

]]> By: andygates http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-966198 andygates Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-966198 Whenever it snows heavily, I leave the van at home and take the bike. Chunky tyres, careful route choice, no rush: lovely. Whenever it snows heavily, I leave the van at home and take the bike. Chunky tyres, careful route choice, no rush: lovely.

]]> By: hansk http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965948 hansk Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965948 Take a look at cyclocross racing to see how much fun riding/racing a bike in the snow can be. It's an off-season cycling sport that started in Europe and has become very popular here. And the national championships have been going on this week up in Bend, OR. Take a look at cyclocross racing to see how much fun riding/racing a bike in the snow can be. It’s an off-season cycling sport that started in Europe and has become very popular here. And the national championships have been going on this week up in Bend, OR.

]]> By: Antinous / Moderator http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965949 Antinous / Moderator Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965949 Hey, I was outside trimming the bamboo and deadheading some cannas. What'd I miss? Hey, I was outside trimming the bamboo and deadheading some cannas. What’d I miss?

]]> By: Dr. Pasolini http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965950 Dr. Pasolini Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965950 Obviously, it's hard to say for sure, but my observations throughout the day on Bloomington Ave -- one of the more important thoroughfares for hardcore bicyclists in south Minneapolis -- leads me to believe that there are probably not too many bikers on the road right now. There's just too much snow to slog through. Once the plows can get through (they've been halted due to white-out conditions), I expect many of the people I know in the bike community will be back on the prowl. Meanwhile, there's a different kind of white out going on in the media: http://tinyurl.com/2fngr3l Obviously, it’s hard to say for sure, but my observations throughout the day on Bloomington Ave — one of the more important thoroughfares for hardcore bicyclists in south Minneapolis — leads me to believe that there are probably not too many bikers on the road right now. There’s just too much snow to slog through. Once the plows can get through (they’ve been halted due to white-out conditions), I expect many of the people I know in the bike community will be back on the prowl.

Meanwhile, there’s a different kind of white out going on in the media: http://tinyurl.com/2fngr3l

]]> By: Isoko http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965952 Isoko Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965952 Not sure how bicyclists endanger anyone. As a year-round commuter and recreational cyclist starting on my fourth Chicago winter cycling season, I can tell you it's attitudes like that that terrify me, not cars sliding on roads or my bike sliding. There are inconsiderate cyclists. But I can tell you they are a lot less dangerous than inconsiderate drivers. @joeposts: lol. Not sure how bicyclists endanger anyone. As a year-round commuter and recreational cyclist starting on my fourth Chicago winter cycling season, I can tell you it’s attitudes like that that terrify me, not cars sliding on roads or my bike sliding.

There are inconsiderate cyclists. But I can tell you they are a lot less dangerous than inconsiderate drivers.

@joeposts: lol.

]]> By: Cochituate http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965955 Cochituate Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965955 We just came in from shoveling for the 2nd time today in St. Paul. We helped a neighbor get their car moved, but I'm glad we didn't see nimrods out their bikes. I would have had to push him over. They endanger everyone else so much during the winter. Standing by for the wind chills tomorrow. We just came in from shoveling for the 2nd time today in St. Paul. We helped a neighbor get their car moved, but I’m glad we didn’t see nimrods out their bikes. I would have had to push him over. They endanger everyone else so much during the winter.

Standing by for the wind chills tomorrow.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-967248 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-967248 I believe that's called CycloCross. I believe that’s called CycloCross.

]]> By: dragonfrog http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965969 dragonfrog Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965969 My favourite winter cycling moment - riding past two guys with snow shovels digging a snowplow out of a big drift. I lifted my bike on my shoulder, carried it over the drift, and rode on. @Cochituate - I'm glad you don't live here in Canada, because if you shoved over a cyclist here, my taxes might end up paying for your hospital bills after you got the beating you deserved. My favourite winter cycling moment – riding past two guys with snow shovels digging a snowplow out of a big drift. I lifted my bike on my shoulder, carried it over the drift, and rode on.

@Cochituate – I’m glad you don’t live here in Canada, because if you shoved over a cyclist here, my taxes might end up paying for your hospital bills after you got the beating you deserved.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2010/12/11/its-a-blizzard-grab.html#comment-965970 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-965970 At least they were well dressed for it.. At least they were well dressed for it..

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