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SSFTA September rider of the month is Michael Wade. Michael turned 15 this year, and completed his first century road bike ride in August at the Cool Breeze Century in Ventura - way to go Michael!!!! Michael attends Highland High School, and commonly out

Biking in Snow

iBikeClubs Admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:12:00 GMT

There’s nothing like going out for a ride when a layer of fresh white stuff is on the ground. From the crunch of snow under your tires to the music of a spinning tire to the silence of the world around you there is something to enjoy in everything you see and hear. But riding in snow is not for the faint of heart. For one it is cold and because your front wheel can plow down into the snow, chances are pretty good you’ll eventually experience a spectacular nose dive. Some tips to help avoid getting a face full of snow: Maintain Your Balance: Stay seated and center your weight over the bott ...

Mountain Biking in Snow

iBikeClubs Admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:01:00 GMT

You may encounter snow in patches or on the entire trail, depending on the weather conditions and how old the snow is. Snow can vary considerably in its composition. On well-used trails the snow will be compressed and soon becomes hard packed, making it more like ice to ride on. Fresh trails in the snow are much more bike friendly...