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  1. #1
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    Restless because of snow?

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    It's my first winter with the bike-ride-disease And because of too
    much snow I haven't biked in 10 days now.

    I'm SO restless and pine for a ride on the road or a ride in the forest

    Are you having the same problem?

    I've started to fantasize about fat bikes (so I can ride in the snow)
    or new road bikes, I can use when spring arrives again It could be expensive
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  2. #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Devold View Post
    It's my first winter with the bike-ride-disease And because of too
    much snow I haven't biked in 10 days now.

    I'm SO restless and pine for a ride on the road or a ride in the forest

    Are you having the same problem?

    I've started to fantasize about fat bikes (so I can ride in the snow)
    or new road bikes, I can use when spring arrives again It could be expensive
    Beater bike with studded tires. So much fun to ride in the snow (ice, really) with studded tires. Almost makes me want to move somewhere snowy. Almost.

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    Are there any trails the snowmobilers use near you?* They get pretty packed down and can be ridden. Unless they are really icy, you'll just need to let some air out of your tires.

    *In some areas of the country the snowmobile trails are very heavily used and those would not be safe to ride on, I'm thinking of the more casually used ones.
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  4. #4
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    I just wish we had some snow--I am ready for some skiing!!!!!
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  5. #5
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    Restless because of snow?

    Quote Originally Posted by tulip View Post
    Beater bike with studded tires. So much fun to ride in the snow (ice, really) with studded tires. Almost makes me want to move somewhere snowy. Almost.
    Sounds fun, but I'm too careful to play around like that
    2010 Rock Lobster - mtb converted to commuter bike
    2010 Kona Dr. Lisa - commuter
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  6. #6
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    Restless because of snow?

    Quote Originally Posted by missjean View Post
    Are there any trails the snowmobilers use near you?* They get pretty packed down and can be ridden. Unless they are really icy, you'll just need to let some air out of your tires.

    *In some areas of the country the snowmobile trails are very heavily used and those would not be safe to ride on, I'm thinking of the more casually used ones.
    We haven't got that much snow in our country. I'm careful because I haven't the best experience with riding in snow.
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    2010 Kona Dr. Lisa - commuter
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    Restless because of snow?

    Quote Originally Posted by Trek-chick View Post
    I just wish we had some snow--I am ready for some skiing!!!!!
    You can have it all
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  8. #8
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    I just want to use my x country skis!
    I ride in cold weather, but not in snow. I look forward to the break.
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  9. #9
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    I get horrible cabin fever in the winter. It tends to be rainy around here instead of snow. If it snowed I could cross country ski. Instead I put my bike on the trainer. I also joined a gym so I could swim. That seems to be helping. This Saturday is supposed to be partly cloudy with temps in the 40s. I should be able to ride then.
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    Quote Originally Posted by happyscientist View Post
    I get horrible cabin fever in the winter. It tends to be rainy around here instead of snow. If it snowed I could cross country ski. Instead I put my bike on the trainer. I also joined a gym so I could swim. That seems to be helping. This Saturday is supposed to be partly cloudy with temps in the 40s. I should be able to ride then.
    Me too. I have the trainer, but I hate it and would rather be outside. I don't ride if it's below freezing (or hovering around there and wet), so that limits a lot of my riding time. I'm also working during prime riding time this year (weekend afternoons), so relatively little riding for me.
    At least I don't leave slime trails.
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    TIS THE SEASON

    Now, is the time, if you have snow, to utilize it! Snow skiing, cross country, snow shoeing - to quote nike Just do it!

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    I am going totally and utterly nuts right now. I haven't ridden in two weeks, and it was 60 degrees today. Where was I? At work.
    At least I don't leave slime trails.
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  13. #13
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    Restless because of snow?

    I'm glad to hear I ain't the only one going nuts without riding

    Today after work I took a chance and went to the forest with my Rockstar. The trail was covered with some melting snow and ice, but there were also some trails were I could ride in the side without ice and snow. It was a bit risky, because the bike was hard to handle without studded tires. Afterwards I biked to the lake.

    BUT IT WAS F*CKING FANTASTIC TO RIDE MY ROCKSTAR AGAIN!

    It's been 17 days since my last ride I'm full of positive energy right now
    2010 Rock Lobster - mtb converted to commuter bike
    2010 Kona Dr. Lisa - commuter
    2011 Titus Rockstar 29er - Full suspension

  14. #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
    I am going totally and utterly nuts right now. I haven't ridden in two weeks, and it was 60 degrees today. Where was I? At work.
    Owwww, that hurts! Last time we saw 60 about a week ago it was raining cats and dogs...I felt the same .

    Snowed today and the forecast looks grim for riding for the next 10 days, but I can't complain, it's winter in Michigan and any outdoor ride is a bonus till March or April. I used to enjoy the outdoors in winter downhill skiing, but that's a thing of the past with my knee issues. I use a trainer but mostly I hate it. It's nothing at all like outside riding but I force myself just to help keep up the stamina.

    Devold, glad you got a ride in, winter can be mighty long...
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    Who's going to be the first to get a fat tire bike? I want one because they look fun and cool.
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