how to ride in the snow

buddha · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

Any ideas? I hate focking trains...any ideas?

DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

https://www.survivalskills.clara.net/riding_skills_46.htm
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loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I would absolutely love to take an SR125 or something out in the snow and fall off it every 10 meters.

Imagine the fun you could have dumping the clutch on fresh snow! Ahh man. You could fit stabilisers to it like in that video in the vid section atm!
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loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Oops, sorry didnt mean to thread hijack, very carefully i guess? And I would guess dont use first gear?
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The#Doctor# · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

my advice is 2 not ride for a few weeks to avoid dropping ure pride and joy round a corner or jus take it easy 4 a while c how heavy it gets !

The#Doctor# · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

lately been riding in the car tyre tracks rather than the centre of the road ice etc is usually much more tharwed out were its most warn

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

My advice is don't bother.

If you are caught in a snowstorm and have to ride, fair enough. You can tie bits of string around the wheels to act like snowchains in 'lite' mode.

However, to ride in snow by choice? You is a crazyman!
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buddha · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

i suppose its a bit mad, but the thoughts of catching the trains, with delays because of the snow pisses me off more...

if the snow settles, and it begins the thraw, is that ok?

The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Never a nice thing to ride in snow. London seems to be holding up, but was snowing yesterday a bit. It's the cold more than anything that will make you think twice about even going out in my opinion. Once you're convinced that you can muster the cold, you'd have to confront the compacted powder which turns into ice. Then there''s the near zero visibility to contend with. If you seriously want to ride on a bike in the snow through your own choice - i shall give you a medal of honour. It was a bitch getting the 3 miles home from college when it suddenly snowed last year. The NRG fared well, but I SERIOUSLY WOULDN'T RECOMMEND IT - This is the suburbs of london we're talking about, so plenty of traffic about. If you're out in the country - then you'll be left on your own. You have been warned!
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Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

riding in snow on my ped dare i say it
was UBER FUN
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gerbil · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Karma :

unless you got plenty a pennies for repairing your bike when you slip on the compact stuff i'd leave your bike at home. i made the mistake of thinking "oh it's not that bad i'll be ok" n then came off Doh!

never again Rolling Eyes

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buddha · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

bollocks then, taking a sicky if its starts snowing, stuff the trains! Middle Finger

Robchester · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 Feb 2004 Karma :

i was bringing my bike home today from Leeds (60 mile journey) and 20 miles in got caught in a blizzard. Thought about stopping once i got off motorway, but decided to keep going and ended up riding 30 miles in it. Roads were very wet but no snow on them. It was only when i got into town were the roads bad. When it came to the estate, i phoned for assistance got someone to carry my helmet while i, feet out either side, feathered it in the gutter.

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Piece of piss with a few simple modifications.
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buddha · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 18 Sep 2004 Karma :

ok, where can i find a bear, and some one to skin it for me then??

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gerbil · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 11 Feb 2005 Karma :

wicked there you go all you need is a pair o ski's n you'll be well away Laughing

no sickies for you then Wink

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cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

If you've got a off road style bike go for it and have fun. The slap as you hit the ground hurts, then its all smooth. Try and land on the bike and "surf" it if you can...

Wouldn't try it on a sports bike.
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

I officially love the GO!!!!!!! on that bike.

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