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HANK GREER WRITES A LOCAL CYCLING COLUMN
BICYCLE: Trek mountain bike TIRES: Schwalbe Marathon studded tires GEAR: Gore-Tex gloves and ski gloves, winter boots, wool hat, balaclava and lights ADVICE: Ride appropriately according to the conditions; sometimes the conditions mean you don’t ride. “Last year was the first year I got to commute in the winter,” Greer says, laughing. “For many years, I had the agreement with my wife that I would take the bus instead.” He commutes approximately 9 miles one way each day. His wife took some convincing. “She doesn’t want me to get hit,” he says. “She doesn’t trust other drivers, because of the conditions mainly. … Lanes are wherever drivers make them.” Snowplows narrow pathways, making it difficult for vehicles and cyclists to share the road, yet unplowed arterials are daunting to ride through. Greer alters his route accordingly, and when possible, rides close to bus lines in case of an emergency or worsening conditions. Studded tires provide an extra line of defense. “Studded tires help with traction on the ice,” he says. “There are so many riding conditions when you get into the snow, but there is no guarantee they will keep you from falling.” Greer doesn’t blame most cyclists for being fair-weather commuters. Despite the slips and falls, he says the ride is worth it. “When I say I bike commute, people just think, ‘Hey, you’re crazy,’” he says. “We are amazed at things we can’t picture ourselves doing.” n
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