What is Icebike?

Icebike is a term used for winter cycling, especially in snowy or ice conditions on roads or trails. It can also refer specifically to ice races where racing courses are marked on fixed leafs of ice. While special equipment is available for ice cobing, less extreme versions of sport are often performed on normal, unmodified wheels. Ideal weather conditions usually range from cold and rains, cold and dry, to cold and snowy or ice. Icebike can also refer to cycling on the road or by bike. Cyclists can decide during the winter for various reasons, including commuting, exercise or simply for fun. The types and quantities of special equipment needed for winter cycling differ according to climate conditions and whether cycling is mainly carried out on roads or on trails. For snow -covered or ice roads and trails may be required by special tires. Icebikers can use tires with an obsessed tire, toThe terra can be purchased or home - those with screws inserted from inside the tire. Other winter tire options include tire chains and tire wires.

For winter cycling, other equipment may be necessary, be it snow and ice. The fenders can prevent water or snow from throwing a cyclist. The lights of the wheels that are required in most places for cycling after dark are of particular importance in winter because it is dark during the most part of the day.

Suitable clothes for outdoor winter exercises are as important for ice bikes as for any other winter sport. Gloves, shoes and socks are of particular importance for ice T -shirts, because hands and legs remain motionless and are more susceptible to cold conditions. Cyclists can use reguluruck, gloves, gloves or special gloves called Pogies, which are designed to be connected to the handlebars on the bike. For cycling can bI can use regular bike shoes, winter boots for bikes or winter shoes, depending on the climate and the preference of the biker. Generally, the clothing for co -clothing clothing is similar to instructions for other winter sports.

Ice Bike Racing is a special category of ice cobi. This includes twisted racing courses marked on solid ice, often on frozen lakes and rivers. Most of the ice wheels are used by tires with tires to achieve sufficient traction on ice courses.