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From: grr@cbm.UUCP (George Robbins)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Falling On Ice
Message-ID: <22@cbm.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 3-Mar-86 20:55:05 EST
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Posted: Mon Mar  3 20:55:05 1986
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Organization: Commodore Engineering, West Chester, PA
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> Since then, when the temperature gets below freezing, I'm just REAL careful.
> I go slow on corners, watch out for shady spots, etc. With the patchy ice
> conditions that we get around here it's the best thing I can recommend.
>	Keith M. Taylor HP Portable Computer Division Corvallis, Oregon

Actually riding on ice can be a lot of fun if you are prepared and can find a
route minimally frequented by automobiles.

The biggest trick is to learn how to maintain a very neutral pedaling/riding
attitude and be prepared to fall gracefully.  You only have so much traction
on ice and any unbalance, thrusting, leaning or careless braking will deposit
you on the ground.

* Avoid Cars
* Practice Riding Style
* Wear a Helmet (do as I say...)
* Practice falling (relax, don't get tangled)
* Wear Padded, tough Clothing and gloves
* Pick you route (all ice is ok, patches suck)
* Avoid Cars
* Avoid Cars

Of course I also prefer riding at night...
-- 
George Robbins - now working with,	uucp: {ihnp4|seismo|caip}!cbm!grr
but no way officially representing	arpa: cbm!grr@seismo.css.GOV
Commodore, Engineering Department	fone: 215-431-9255 (only by moonlite)