There are as many different techniques for riding on ice and snow as there
are varieties of snow.
There are certain common techniques that seem to be useful in many instances. If you are
new to ICEBIKING you may find the collected experiences of dozens of other ICEBIKERS from
all over the world useful in your first year. These tips were garnered from the
mailing list topics.
You will also find that your bike handling skills improve remarkably
during a winter of riding. You will gain an appreciation for and an ability to judge road
conditions. You will get over the "tensed up" rigid riding that so often
afflicts new winter cyclists. You will learn to plan your stops, to judge and select the
path of most traction.