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Good 10 mile ride today on snow packed trails. The new Maxxis Assegai did really well on the snow. Great grip and I could brake hard and stop like I was on dirt. Climbs and down hill had plenty of grip. Clear ice is still obviously a no go and only for studs. Weather was blah with thick...

I think a lot of cars were for the college race? But yes overall definitely not crowded. Not dead either. Wait times were short to non-existent. Pretty epic day with a bluebird sky. North Star was fabulous! It was our first run and we just kept ripping laps. Galaxy was mostly great and Rocket...

Yikes. I notice temperatures aren't gonna rise enough to melt any ice. Unfortunately it's gonna be the wind that shakes the ice and branches off the trees and wires.

No do over needed. You have a distinctive characteristic to your voice. I like it. Embrace it.

Good to hear your report on Assegai being overkill. Sounds like a good snow tire for my trails. Weight and roll isn't really a concern since I'm on an emtb. Looking forward to getting them on.

OK that's what I was thinking. A little bit of Goodfellas vibe 🤣 But I also think you sound cool.

Started with episode 2 today. I enjoyed it. I give you guys credit because it's not easy. I'll be listening to the other episodes. Harvey sounded completely different than I expected... A bit like a movie character actor. Not that it's a bad thing. @Brownski I could never do it... I have a...

Thanks Johnny the update is much appreciated. Sounds like tomorrow is probably out for me. While the snow doesn't start till 11 or 12 I'm not really into using one of my 5 remaining passes for boilerplate. There will be better days.

Good tire? Any complaints?

Interesting as you ride a dramatically different tread than the knobby tires on my bike. The Maxxis Assegai (below) that I just ordered are similar to my existing tires just more aggressive and softer rubber. Either way it should help as my existing tires are already worn from a lot of gravel...

Going to Sugarbush in a couple weeks for just a day of skiing and some apres Lawsons. Really looking forward to it as we haven't been to Sugarbush for several years. I like Lawsons but if there's someplace else that has great beers I'm open for suggestions. PS-- OMG if we didn't have our Ikon...

Yeah I've seen some blogs where people talk about DIY studs. I love the ingenuity! But spikes are out for me based on several more things besides scratching up the inside of my car and risk of damaging clothing loading/unloading. Weight, rolling resistance and just not doing what I want. I...

Yup I remember the ideal gas law. But I actually lower the pressure for the snow. My thought is more tread on the ground = more traction. We're not hitting berms or rolling fast over roots so it's not like I'm gonna roll off the rim. I'm tubeless so no risk of pinch flats. Yeah that's a good...

Yesterday I had a good discussion with a very helpful rep at Specialized about winter tires for my Turbo Levo eMTB. He said I should be able to go a little wider but need to make sure I keep 6mm per side clearance. That means I might be able to get up to 3" which is up from my stock 2.6" But he...

Was hoping to ski this weekend but I'm just not sure due to the Thursday melt followed by refreeze. Saturday could be boilerplate--- but it could also be groomed goodness, especially early when I would go. I think I'm out for Sunday due to the snow on Saturday night which could make Sunday an...

How's Rocket? Saturday it was awful with all rock hard pack and ice. Thanks for the warning about the Cleveland racers. I'll get mentally prepared😁

Ha-- I'm doing things now at 63 that if you asked me 4 years ago I'd think you were crazy. It was only about 3 years ago when an experience rider asked me if I "trail ride at night"--- I looked at him like he had a 3rd eye on his forehead 🤣 Not yet. I'm looking at tire options from 45Nrth...

It was 24F last evening during the ride so not too cold. A casual 2hr ride with a few stop and chats. Snow was fairly dry and grippy and thankfully the trails were packed from previous riders.

First night ride in almost 2 months. 9.5 miles, 23% battery. Beautiful night.