Sunday, it started snowing for what would turn out to be a total of about 8 inches of snow for the area around my neighborhood. A bit more in the drifts of course but about 8 inches for sure.
Cold temperatures kept me from wandering out while the snow fell, except in Martha's car as I took her to work so I could then take the car to the tire shop to have the winter tires put on.
Now it's Wednesday, the 30th and I think the snow has stopped for good. Two snow storms have blanketed the Metro Denver area with a thick coat of snow, and with the sun now fully shining through, it was time to go ride.
It was a balmy 19°F (-7°C) and approaching Noon as Scarlett and I headed out of the snow-packed neighborhood and onto somewhat cleared and wet main roads.
We rode to the ranching neighborhood to the southeast of my home and I posed Scarlett in the usual spots. Had to engage 2WD a couple of times when on a slight slope or deep snow to get her going but otherwise, stayed in 1WD most of the time.
Almost 90 minutes of riding, very glad the heated grips on Scarlett were functional and keeping my fingers warm!
I think it may be time for a new pusher tire for Scarlett, give her better grip on the snow.
10 comments:
Nice photos!
Thanks RichardM
Oh my, there you said it, the S-word. Looks nice, though.
Yeah, I know SonjaM, kind of hard to avoid the S word though....here in Colorado.
Your timing was not good coming from the warm south to this. Good for you though getting out in it. I was just digging the fact I didn't have to get out in it. Your pictures make it look appealing however, nice job.
Performance MC still gives me the best price on the Heidenau tire
Thanks Spat, I plan on buying new pusher tires through performancecycle.
Really like your "new" flagship blog" photo.
Thanks for the 2019 fall snow photos, glad it is you out there taking them rather than me. Have you tried studded tires in the winter? Do they work or simply interfere with the desired sliding figure eights?
Thanks CCjon, haven’t tried studded tires but fellow Uralista in Fairbanks has and likes them as they’ve got more icy stuff there .....I’ve got chains instead but only used once and that just to test them.
Beautiful pictures of Scarlett in the snow! Looks like it would be a pretty Christmas card. From desert to snow.
Thanks Bridget
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