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Thank you for your limerick,
I must say, it's really slick,
Keep reading this thing,
Winter riding is king,
That, my friend, is my schtick.
Bob, I truly hope this will be the inspiration you need. Thank you for checking in.
2 years agoI'll have to consider that. A number of years ago I kept a wintertime journal on Bicycle Life. I had a lot of fun with that. Alas, that journal is gone forever.
2 years agoHi Kelly, I don't use studded tires but maybe I should. They're so expensive though.
I enjoy a medicinal whiskey now and then, but I'm more of a beer guy. I pick up some beer before every overnight stop on all my tours. I just got some here in Cottage Grove a few blocks from my motel.
More power to you, Greg! No way would I bike or tour in those conditions. I need dry roads.
2 years agoWow. You are truly a Tough Guy. I won’t even ride when it’s in the 40s fahrenheit. I am in awe. I’ll be cheering you on from the couch in my warm living room. Excuse me while I put another log on the fire…
2 years agoSounds like a great idea! I almost feel like doing a winter tour myself... almost. But there is no hotel in the next town.
2 years agoMuch as I hate riding in the cold (anything below 55) I am looking forward to following along. Although my cycle commuting ended in 2008 with my retirement, I still cycle year-round here in Dayton, OH for the exercise. Sub-zero is really tough, but I still do it. Not to show off, but to make the heart beat... after my widowmaker in 2010, it is a necessity. The things that stop me are cold rain, glaze ice and snow more than about 4 or 5 inches that makes my drive wheel spin when I try to pedal through it. Fat bikes would be nice... Maybe someday, but probably not.
Looking forward to the tour, but I don't expect to see much in the way of nature.
With snow and freezing temps in store,
Greg had one final challenge to score,
He began to pedal
To prove his mettle
On his sub-zero cycling tour
Enjoy it,Greg!
Looking forward to this. I’ve been a little wimpy so far this winter about getting out on my bike, so I need some inspiration!
2 years agoThis will be great! And just a thought - you might keep the journal open after you get back and post a few of your local day rides throughout the winter.
2 years agoShoot - I can't provide a link here - google hotels made of ice. There is one in Quebec City. A younger me thought that would be great fun.
I used to commute in the winter. I found studded tires essential. Do you use them?
Now I am soft and head to Tucson in the winter!
Don't forget to take along your medicinal Whiskey - it won't freeze in the cold the way water does!
Keep your snacks that can become too solid inside of your jacket, next to your body. I learned that one the hard way.
I look forward to following along!
A bit far off to be absolutely sure, but I'd say most likely you got it!
2 years agohttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Trumpeter_Swan/species-compare/59956021