Excellent article. Thanks!
> Just been directed to this page by the CTC weekly newsletter:
> p://road.cc/content/feature/12090-roadccs-tips-riding-ice…-and-snow
> Enjoy!
> David
> On 7 Jan, 09:35, Jozla <j...@smallstudio.co.uk> wrote:
> > Happy New Year.
> > The tow path is okay whilst there is a fresh layer of snow (as you saw
> > me yesterday!), but to be avoided after severe frosts like last night
> > - just too icy once people have walked over and compacted snow.
> > I took the road route this morning which I felt wasn't too bad - lots
> > of traffic queues which at least means that you have control of the
> > overtaking (if you get my drift - no snow pun intended!). Still narrow
> > lanes as you say David, and I had to take great care when going over
> > some of the snowy/icy patches. The worst part of the journey today was
> > the lack of protection from the cold that my gloves gave me. The wind
> > chill must have been down to at least minus 16 celcius at certain
> > points of the ride (i.e. going downhill!). The best part was
> > everything else!
> > On Jan 6, 8:59 am, David - APB <capren...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> > > So what about these wintery conditions?
> > > This morning was enough to put me off. Just been for a walk out though
> > > to see how it is, and the main road through Bingley was slushy, and
> > > 'narrowed' by the remaining snow just off the main line taken by cars.
> > > On my walk by the canal I did notice that some mountain bikers were
> > > favouring the tow-path - (Joe!)
> > > The forever doom laden BBC forecast is predicting snow for later, so I
> > > doubt I'll be on the return bus today.
> > > How is everyone coping?
> > > Happy New Year!
> > > David