How to Ride All Winter - Portland Maine Bicycle Commuting (Portland, ME) - Meetup.com
source: http://www.meetup.com/Portland-Bike-Commuting/calendar/8979274/
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In a joint meeting with Portland Green Streets, we will present ideas for overcoming the challenges of winter commuting, by bicycle as well as other green commuting options. In the bicycle group, we will discuss particulars of dressing for the cold, visibility and lighting for night riding, and winter care of the bicycle. And then the perennial debate: Should I get studded tires?
Walkers, cyclists, transit users, and carpoolers will start by sharing a general, multi-modal discussion of getting around green in the winter. And then we’ll break out into small groups to discuss mode-specific information and strategies.
We’ll have Nan Cumming from Portland Trails moderating the Walkers group, John Brooking from the Portland Bike Commuter Meetup convening the Cyclists, Sarah Cushman of Green Streets (who it turns out is a master-certified auto mechanic) moderating car maintenance & driving tips with the Carpoolers, and possibly City Councilor Kevin Donoghue convening the Transit Riders (bus, train, ferry) group!
Not sure you’re ready to commit to all winter? No problem. Even if you just want to see what the challenges are and how they might be met, this meeting should help to give you an idea of what it takes - and maybe, what’s not as hard as you might think.
Walkers, cyclists, transit users, and carpoolers will start by sharing a general, multi-modal discussion of getting around green in the winter. And then we’ll break out into small groups to discuss mode-specific information and strategies.
We’ll have Nan Cumming from Portland Trails moderating the Walkers group, John Brooking from the Portland Bike Commuter Meetup convening the Cyclists, Sarah Cushman of Green Streets (who it turns out is a master-certified auto mechanic) moderating car maintenance & driving tips with the Carpoolers, and possibly City Councilor Kevin Donoghue convening the Transit Riders (bus, train, ferry) group!
Not sure you’re ready to commit to all winter? No problem. Even if you just want to see what the challenges are and how they might be met, this meeting should help to give you an idea of what it takes - and maybe, what’s not as hard as you might think.
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taintedview
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ive read that fixed gear bikes are better for winter conditions than geared bikes. i havnt tested it out yet.
- 3 years ago
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taintedview
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kcfoxie
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I'm just curious how well bikes do on ice, when 4-wheel vehicles tend to go sideways?
- 3 years ago
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kcfoxie
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1percent
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I look forward to winter rides.
A prepared rider s a happy rider.
No matter the weather.
Ride on!
- 3 years ago
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1percent
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meligrosa
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bbrrrrr!. I never take for granted our california 'fall-winter' weather ♥
- nice new picture btw/ - 3 years ago
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meligrosa
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CarolynGillis
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YouTube - Using the Bike Rack on a Public Bus (Maine)
- 3 years ago
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CarolynGillis
