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Barry Has New Winter Gear

By • Dec 23rd, 2007 • Category: Cycling

On left: new winter gear. On right: before new winter gear. He seems much happier.

Barry in his new cold weather gear Do We Look Cold?

Barry – on left – has spent much of his life in the South Pacific and Australia. He started complaining about the cold here, back when I was still wearing shorts! But we’re slowly converting him.

I’m pleased to say he successfully completed a great 2 hour trail ride west of Geneva in the cold.

Ice on the pond, but not thick enough:

The Ice isn't thick Enough

Martin’s Tiger Bell (it squeaks instead of growling:

My Favorite Cycling Bell

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  1. Does the ice get thick enough to ride on? I think it would be fun to ride onto the ice at speed with the express thought of going for a slide. Think three point stance: two wheels and a foot. I’d just want to be sure the foot’s on the right (as in correct) side of the bike!

  2. Hi Mark;

    Not sure, but, before winter ends, we’ll likely find out if ice gets thick enough :) Luckily I think its only a foot or two deep.

  3. Good thing the brakes held while taking that picture… you’ll have to post another pic if the ice is thick enough later for a spin. By the way… whats the little yellow head on the handlebars? Merry Christmas!

  4. Donald,
    You have great eyesight! I have added a photo of the yellow thing. It’s Martin’s tiger cycling bell added on a “slow down” bike to work day in Geneva. Merry x-mas to you.

  5. LOL. Who the hell is this big girl Barry ;)

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