No snow yet in my area, but I’m still out here commuting in the damp and the dark. It’ll be much prettier once we get some white on the ground.

  • DigitalNirvana@lemm.ee
    5·
    2 days ago

    Ride everyday. We had a bit of snow a few weeks ago, so I swapped in the fat tire wheelset on my everyday bike. I hit up some trails with my full suspension Ike today with friends. Trails were dry, just a few bits of snow on a North facing slope.

  • toofpic@lemmy.world
    3·
    2 days ago

    Yep! It wasn’t snowing until yesterday, but it doesn’t change much for me, I always ride.

  • burrito
    3·
    2 days ago

    Yep, I try to get out a few times a week. I like the cooler weather but the shorter daylight is a bit of a pain to work around.

  • BananaTrifleViolin@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 days ago

    I was driving to work yesterday and a cyclist skidded off his bike while in the bike lane due to black ice despite gritting. Poor guy.

    Be safe out there this time of year.

  • chickenf622
    2·
    2 days ago

    What’s some basic advice for this? I love in an area where ice is a bigger issue, but the more I can ride the better.

    • GissaMittJobb@lemmy.ml
      2·
      2 days ago

      Studded tyres help a lot.

      Either:

      • Be diligent about washing your bike after rides, or
      • Get a second bike you care less about and allow it to be damaged

      I’m going with the second option for now.

      Get some thick gloves, hands are the biggest problem for keeping temperature. Chest is lowest priority to heat as it gets warm automatically when riding.

      Good lights are essential as the days are shorter, in particular if you’re commuting. I picked up some ridiculously bright ones on AliExpress for cheap, rechargeable by USB-C. Nice!

      Overshoes is probably a good choice, as the feet get quite cool and these keep them dry and fairly hot.

      I like riding with glasses, and for this season photochromic lenses are good, again for the darkness. I got a pair of these on AliExpress as well.

    • kersplooshOPA
      1·
      2 days ago

      I don’t get much ice in my area, so I simply drive to work on the few icy days and wait for safer pavement. I know some people ride studded tires; hopefully a user with some experience there will chime in.

      Go out of your way to be visible: bright and reflective clothes, hi-vis panniers, bright lights.

      Dress in layers and cover as much skin as possible. A thin balaclava that fits under your helmet is worth its weight in gold. Ski gloves with a long gauntlet will keep the cold off of your wrists and wind out of your sleeves.

      If you like riding clipless pedals, get cycling shoes specifically designed for winter riding. They should be waterproof and be tall enough to cover your ankles.

      It’s really nice to have a place at work to hang wet clothes and take a hot shower after a damp, cold morning commute.