We didn't get a foot of snow. We didn't get six inches of snow. We probably got four or five inches that snapped a few tree limbs around the area. I've heard that 25,000 customers were without power in the state. And of course people smashed up their cars. But that's a national pastime.
I drove to work on the slick roads without incident. A small shipment of Surly bikes awaited my attention along with some early season repairs. Since I had jumped into the full commute with no base miles, I needed a couple of rest days.
The snow continued to fall as the morning went on, but it melted on contact. It even seemed to melt on contact with the snow that had fallen overnight. Some days are like that: the air is thick with flakes that vanish when they land. A day of snowfall leaves nothing on the ground. It's fine with me. Snowblowing the muddy, rutted driveway would just gunk up the machine. Slop like we got yesterday just splatters out a few feet beyond the chute. Better to leave it to melt.
The highway crews laid down a new layer of abrasive sand and corrosive salt. Even if the roads are clear of snow and slush it's a setback. Cold mornings and rough, messy roads add several minutes to travel time by bike.
The sun is strong. Conditions improve.
4 comments:
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Cafeind, thought you might enjoy this article from Bicycling Magazine: http://www.bicycling.com/maintenance/repair-maintenance/how-wash-your-bike?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-Bicycling-_-Content-Maintenance-_-HowToWashABike
It reminded me of your post, "Don't Be a Hoser."
Thanks for the link. I'm still waiting for someone to market a chain cleaner cleaner.
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