Just had to ride today

Well woke up a few times in the night winds were like 60mph woke up to... Lot of snow!

So since I have nothing in my house to eat and the streets are fairly clear I thought i would go for a ride...

Well that kinda Sucked, Rode by Teds on North on way to my friend Nicks 3 blocks west and it was open. But when I got back by there they were closed, The worst part was seeing people still eating and drinking COFFEE.. It smelled awsum.
But the door was locked! I did not look that strange!
So it was a loaf of bread and OJ.. From the gas station. ;( Back about 6 blocks west

So it was about 3 or 4 blocks to Nicks, 2 blocks back to find out Teds was closed then back about 6 blocks to the gas station then back the 6+ blocks home
Did get a lil ride in on this, the snowiest day in many years... Lefty with Conti Studs Worked Awsum!

I know I hate to see all that XTR in the snow but it is flawless....
Cant tell that bike is almost 12 years old...

WOOOOHOOOOOO i rode on the snowiest day of the year...

Blizzard in Milwaukee Wi.

Well I don't think I can ride today even with the Studded tires... There's over 20" of snow now and 50mph winds, If they clear the roads I'll try to ride.... I don't think work will even open, all schools closed and they have called a State of Emergency.
It is 3:30 am and the wind is whipping away and the snow is looking awsum....

News just broke in and poor weather man looks tired!

wow steady wind is 43 MPH and gusts at over 60mph..... WooooHoooooooo

20+ mile snow ride Using the new Continental Nordic Spike Studded Snow Tires

Yes this is on a frozen pond used for Hockey... Yes we had to ride on the ice and the Continental Nordic Spike Tires Performed perfect! If your going to ride in snow and ice these tires are a must!

Look at the Milwaukee Art Museum< it was actually open at night Awsum site.

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Brian

Tristan

On the dock outside Discovery World

Conti... Studded tires, OMG, GREAT!

Well here in Milwaukee it snowed a few inches a day for the past like 5 days so there'

s some good snow... Fresh was a few inches it did over today, It made it perfect for a good eve ride so about 7pm I decided to ride to Tristans house and we went for a ride.....OMG!!!!!! Talk about fun just did over 20 miles with the new Conti. Studded tires, WOW Talk about confidence! And Pretty fast... Tristan and I just rode... where ??? south, almost by the airport somewhere? Then east to Bayview then to water... We were done, cold, tired so finally we hopped the bus both really tired.
IT WAS FREEKEN AWSUM AND THE CONTI. STUDDED TIRES. THUMBS UP!

And I have to teach a spin class in the am... I'm going to crash... What a great ride!
I'll post pics tomorrow, Good Night

Winter Cycling Clinic

Well Feb 9th at 6:30 We will be holding a winter riding clinic at Wheel And Sprocket Brookfield
The clinic will involve all aspects of winter riding from how to dress to how to equip and maintain your bike and yourself for the harsh Midwest winters.
We will be going in depth about winter wear, winter riding, safety, Lighting, and preparing and maintaining the bike.
If your interested in signing up for this free clinic contact me at, brian.robbins@wheelandsprocket.net.

Snow..........

Milwaukee got about 3-4 inches of snow today... I was off today and just rode to the coffee shop this morning as snow was starting but I will be riding a bit this eve...
I just need to get out of the house so a little later I'm going to do a snow ride.....
Looks like light powder.... Just going to do a few miles tonight, I have got lights charging and getting my winter gear out..
It is in the high 20's so should be a good ride... I wont have to bundle up to much...
Going to head to Tristan's house to talk about the blog and to set schedule on our Winter Clinic...

Tomorrow another 3-4 inches of snow...... Winter is here.... cold is cold but snow is winter....

Ready for a new week... Cold one!

Today not so bad, it is starting out in the 20's here in Milwaukee.... Today I am getting a ride to work with my bike but will be making the 15 mile commute home... Remember dress warm and cover up, windchill still being in the single digits. In the following posts we will tell our stories of winter riding, some reviews of clothing and bike equipment including winter maintenance....
Being employed by one of the biggest bike shops in the country we get some good support from the company and various manufactures too.