February 27, 20188 yr Southend got about 4" of fresh snow. Must say that I have been waiting for snow for some time, just the right excuse to take the fat bikes out for a test run. http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2018/winter/test-ride-fat-bikes.jpg I didn't dare riding as fast as I would have done on a normal day but I could still over take the cars in town. Tony
February 27, 20188 yr This latest lot hadn't reached us in the South London - Surrey border area first thing, but it finally started at 10.45 am, though very light at present. We'd already cleared our side roads of the earlier lot and the main roads done as well, so no road problems at all here. .
February 27, 20188 yr No real snow for us lot yet but apparently friday is the day of reckoning. Just me and two other souls on the bike rack at work this morning. I've given up the car for Lent so there's no relenting even if it were to hit -10! The harder job will be getting to rowing tonight... 6.5 miles on country lanes there and back
February 27, 20188 yr No real snow for us lot yet but apparently friday is the day of reckoning. Just me and two other souls on the bike rack at work this morning. I've given up the car for Lent so there's no relenting even if it were to hit -10! The harder job will be getting to rowing tonight... 6.5 miles on country lanes there and back No icebergs on the river? I have seen the Loire freeze over twice, according to my ex-father-in-law it was regular before and just after WW2. I rowed on the Erdre which froze quite regularly so no rowing on those days. On the lake in the Gers no ice so it was used quite a lot by UK teams during the winter months for early season training especially before Soouthern Hemisphere world cups and the like.
February 27, 20188 yr Author This latest lot hadn't reached us in the South London - Surrey border area first thing, but it finally started at 10.45 am, though very light at present. We'd already cleared our side roads of the earlier lot and the main roads done as well, so no road problems at all here. . it's been snowing more or less non stop all morning, dry, light snow. There was a bit of traffic earlier but not many cars now. Just as many bikes as cars. this kind of snow makes me miss skiing holidays. The last time I went must be more than 15 years ago.
February 27, 20188 yr Author The harder job will be getting to rowing tonight... 6.5 miles on country lanes there and back rowing in sub zero? even before adding wind chill factor? very brave.
February 27, 20188 yr rowing in sub zero? even before adding wind chill factor? very brave. I am pretty well kitted out for the chill to be fair. I have my grub neoprene boots with ski socks, trackie trousers with long johns and w'proof overs, and the top half is taken care of with the ski jacket and layers. Weak point is my hands - I've got these Site 'Siberian' gloves which I first bought for winter hedge laying, which are pretty OK but not exactly the de luxe item when the mercury goes past 7C or so. My dad's got a pair of these German army gore tex mitts which were a steal off ebay at home which I'd be wearing if I had them. If you're looking for cheap cold weather hand insulation these are the mutt's nuts. They'd be perfect for my bike as it's a only got gears at the back with a twist grip and the control panel would be easy to work even with just a thumb. Rowing in the evenings is machines indoors so no need to feel too sorry for me. Edited February 27, 20188 yr by rower
February 27, 20188 yr Quite a chilled ride here. Not a bad average or maximum speed considering I had to stop and slow for several cars, and also filter through some traffic lights.
February 27, 20188 yr The afternoon hasn't been so bad either for ride two of the day. I'm back out again tonight.
February 27, 20188 yr Not my commute! But I did like the front picture on this BBC page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/must_see/43206037/siberian-blast-european-scenes-of-ice-and-snow It was a very loud ride in this morning. At least, that is what I think FF means...
February 27, 20188 yr No commute but did venture out on the front bpm Kona mtb for a fun 11 mile snow ride albeit only about 1" deep (shame more hasn't arrived here), loads of grip with no hint of slip or sliding, Front 2.1 Scwalbe Black shark and rear 2.1 Panracer fire x pro. Edited February 27, 20188 yr by Nealh
February 28, 20188 yr Snow got here, about 10cm so far. Would love to take he trike out to do some doughnuts on a parking lot but I am ill. Highest temperature I saw in February was 24°C...
February 28, 20188 yr Author we have about 4" of fresh snow overnight in Southend. I am using the Rio FB at the moment. Personally, I prefer 3" tyres to the 4" (on the Bafang MaxDrive) and found the 3" tyres are adequate to ride in snow.
February 28, 20188 yr About a nats ass amount of snow here in Gloucester/Stroud. Took my new bike out for a blast last night while it was actually snowing, I love the way snow looks through bike lights [emoji16] sad I know. Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk
February 28, 20188 yr And... here comes the thaw! Wind turned to south-westerly sun is out and swallows flying up from Africa! Normal 21st century weather at its finest!
February 28, 20188 yr Author More snow, more wind... Just back from a ride along the sea front. The snow is much thicker today, 8-10mph average on roads, assist level 2-3. I found it's easier to control the climb with the throttle, sort of keeping attention on the steering and control the assist with the throttle (the throttle has priority when you use it). At the top of Pier Hill in Southend: http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2018/winter/pier-hill.jpg
February 28, 20188 yr More snow, more wind... Just back from a ride along the sea front. The snow is much thicker today, 8-10mph average on roads, assist level 2-3. I found it's easier to control the climb with the throttle, sort of keeping attention on the steering and control the assist with the throttle (the throttle has priority when you use it). At the top of Pier Hill in Southend: http://wooshbikes.co.uk/2018/winter/pier-hill.jpgMuch ice under that snow? The little we did have was covering some pretty nasty ice Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk
February 28, 20188 yr Weather say's rain forecast here for the weekend so Thurs & Fri last chance to get out to play.
February 28, 20188 yr Author Much ice under that snow? The little we did have was covering some pretty nasty ice Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk not much ice. I took a few minutes to get used to coming off the slush on gritted roads to (climb onto) snow. Good fun though when you judge the change in resistance (and the angle) just right, it's kind of a cheap winter sport really. If I ever go on skiing holiday again, I'd take a fat bike with me. Tomorrow, I'll take the Bafang MaxDrive out.
February 28, 20188 yr not much ice. I took a few minutes to get used to coming off the slush on gritted roads to snow. Good fun though when you judge the change in resistance (and the angle) just right, it's kind of a cheap winter sport really.Haha, I'll keep that in mind Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk
February 28, 20188 yr No snow here, but a bracing -2 with some wind. Managed to get out today (van's being mot'd) with both batteries connected. Got lost actually, and next thing I know I'm nearly at the coast near Aberporth. This meant I ended up doing 20 miles before I got me lunch. Interesting bit was coming round a corner on a single track road, to find an inch thick sheet of ice where a stream was coming off the field and across and down the road. With Marathon plusses fitted, I feared the worse. However all that time spent as a lad mucking about on gravel etc, came back to me. A touch of rear brake and control the slide - great fun, although the weight of two batteries made it swing out a bit more. Lucky me. No traffic, welsh hillsides and clear air. Don't come here, it rains all the time!
February 28, 20188 yr Last night me and the lad had a cycle through the snow covered local,parks. However this morning there was a lot more snow and without assist imthink he would have been stuffed. Now a lot has melted but has turned to ice on the pavements and quiet roads. So no cycling for us. Im so tempted to get the wife the little Benelli city link sport, as i know she would hardly use it and the lad would love it . Lol.
February 28, 20188 yr Just back from a short 2 mile ride to Tesco on my unpowered Xtracycle cargo bike. My Xtracycle was previously fitted to an old Ridgeback hybrid frame which snapped in two last summer after ten years regular use. I now have the Xtracycle attached to a Trek 6000 mountain bike and it's nobbly tyres handled the deep snow quite well. I just stayed on the pavements largely and it was very enjoyable as my town was pretty deserted and traffic free. Edited February 28, 20188 yr by Kenny
February 28, 20188 yr The ride home was far colder than this morning - though I think a thermometer wouldn't have seen much difference. -2 at home - or rather, on the car thermometer (as we had to go out and do a bit of shopping so as to avoid doing so on Friday evening or Saturday when it is predicted to be worse). I'd felt the wind quite strongly this morning, but considerably more chilling now.
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