Geezer has seen many people ride bikes in snow, but the riders observed were either 1. college students–i.e. nuts, or 2. truly desperate to get from point A to point B, or 3. all of the above. These days, however, a Google search turns up several web pages that endeavor to describe snow biking an enjoyable winter activity. There is even, it turns out, a major snow biking endurance event: the human-powered Itidarod. The most believable story comes from National Public Radio, and includes Ten Tips for Biking in Snow. Geezer advises readers to pay close attention to tip number 10: “Stay away from dogs.”
To read all ten tips, and to listen to Itidarod biker Jill Homer talk about the strange rewards (and obvious dangers) of riding in snow, click here.
To read more about Jill Homer’s 350-mile effort to complete the human-powered Itidarod, click here.
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My neighbor owns a bike shop, so by definition, he’s a biking fanatic. I saw him hop his bike yesterday and take off for a ride. I have a bike, but it never sees the light of day again until maybe April.
No I never try it and I never heard about this type of snow bike, i have read this article and i really glad on your nice thought ,thanks for share it.