ONE COLD JANUARY

November was cold but I got out a lot. December was worse and I didn't ride anywhere near what I wanted. January ended super cold but there was our typical "January Thaw" and I got out for a few nice rides.

As is usual the abuse of salt by all municipalities is still concerning. It is everywhere on roads and bike paths.
It is cheap but it is an environmental disaster. And from my perspective it also causes a lot of damage to the bike.

The ritual of many years is unfortunately still necessary. Fenders on the bike. A good wash when I get home. Chain lubricant a plenty.
I also have to consider the chain on the winter bike to be a disposable component. It is a miracle if I can get more than one winter out of it.

Spring will get here soon enough.
I hope! See you on the trails.

Mike

VIDEOS
Magnetawan ride, on a long semi-abandoned pioneer road called "Plum Tree Road". Real wilderness.
20 minute video on YouTube