I rode in the snow a couple of times this week. It went pretty well all things considered. On Tuesday I rode in 25 degree weather. The single-track I had been snowshoeing on was just barely rideable – my tires stayed on top of the snow OK, it just took a lot of power to keep moving, and I had to walk the steeper climbs. Today it was warmer, about 36 degrees. The single-track was much easier – I think the snow was sticky enough to get better grip. The fire roads packed by snowmobiles are pretty easy to ride, though a bit bumpy from the holes the horses make. It’s 45 degrees now – I wonder if it will be even better after it freezes up again.

Riding on the ice was really fun – I’m tempted to pick up some studded tires.