Barry Has New Winter Gear
By Will • Dec 23rd, 2007 • Category: CyclingOn left: new winter gear. On right: before new winter gear. He seems much happier.
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:
Martin’s Tiger Bell (it squeaks instead of growling:
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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!
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.
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!
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.
LOL. Who the hell is this big girl Barry