@dkel 105526 wrote:
I took my fixie down the W&OD heading west from my house in Falls Church, and almost bought it just before the Shreve Rd crossing. I didn’t see one of the remaining ice ridges on the trail, and my slick 25s went haywire, front end going to one side, back end going to the other. It was an interesting experience on a fixie, too, as I could feel the back wheel lose and regain its traction. Anyway, bailed out at Virginia Ln, and took the roads instead, and was just fine. I had ridden the trail home on the same bike last night in the dark, and had no trouble avoiding icy bits, but today’s dusting of snow was just enough to obscure visibility. Unless I hear reports that the snow is back off the trail, I’ll be taking the road home.
That’s why I didn’t ride today. Going home last night I could see lots of places where thin sheets of ice were beginning to form, especially between Columbia Pike and the top of Virginia Lane on the WOD. I was afraid that I wouldn’t be able to see that ice this morning and would bite it riding slicks. I’m glad you made it out of your situation ok.
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This AM commute. Great day!!!!
