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Riding the twisties in deep snow is possible

Started by Sub-Sonic, January 29, 2016, 11:12:39 AM

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RichVee4

Looks fun.  Another option is to convert your dirtbike.   You can rent this setup in Truckee for $300 p/day

http://motocrossactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/AN25844.jpg
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GreenMachine

You fast guys in the snow.  How about slalom through the trees, so we can have some S-turn action!

Cool video SS!
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Sub-Sonic

Quote from: RichVee4 on January 29, 2016, 01:08:53 PM
Looks fun.  Another option is to convert your dirtbike.   You can rent this setup in Truckee for $300 p/day

http://motocrossactionmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/AN25844.jpg

That's a nice conversion Rich.  There are a couple companies that make dedicated single ski sleds like that, but they tend to be quite $$$ and cannot ride in deep snow, but the groomed trails around here would be fine.

Sub-Sonic

Quote from: GreenMachine on January 29, 2016, 01:17:37 PM
You fast guys in the snow.  How about slalom through the trees, so we can have some S-turn action!

Cool video SS!

I think I have some twistier type footage, where I was getting the inside ski up in turns, that's about it, as I am not good riding powder (kept getting stuck).

That was a mountain sled, not great on trails, and much harder to control than a bike.

Oh, GM did you notice the  minus 27 F temps.?  You would have been out there with flip flops and a t-shirt, fo sho  ;D

wills

Or if you prefer the ice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLZu7JCOQGA

So do they have "spike warmers" on these bikes?

Instead of dragging you knee you are freezing it :o

4 laps total, probably frozen by the end!

GM would be a natural, flop that bike over!
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RichVee4

Watched some ice racing on TV a few months ago and was fascinated.   Gives the Russians something to do in the winter.
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Vegasrider

Riding in the snow is really no big deal if you have the right bike and tires to do so.  Based from my experience, a bike outperforms any four wheel vehicle on ice or snow, assuming that the cagers aren't using chains.





Nothing but a sheet of ice from the freezing rain over a few inches of packed snow on the way to work at 0600 in the morning. 


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