Biking in the Snow

[Sombeech]

Who else is riding in the snow this year? The snow has fallen on the trails, where are you riding?

This is from Coldwater Canyon, North Ogden today.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72v9Nyy45CI

[Iceaxe]

Cc...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181202/5be49b48a36f09e0315c6fe4d2622f8c.jpg

[blueeyes]

Alta a couple weeks back.
First time I have ridden down an untouched corduroy ski run. That could get addicting!

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[Sombeech]

Another clip from yesterday, a little lower on the trail.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ0uw6JmKpU

[tallsteve]

AF Canyon. Last Friday evening.91199

[accadacca]

I gotta get out my Fatty. I hear the city of Draper has a plan and a machine to groom the Corner Canyon Trails.

[accadacca]

I gotta get out my Fatty. I hear the city of Draper has a plan and a machine to groom the Corner Canyon Trails.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq8DIv1APzT/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1ngee5dh1xvwc

[twotimer]

Ah crap...that almost looks like it'd be fun. I get cold so damn easy, though.

[accadacca]

Ah crap...that almost looks like it'd be fun. I get cold so damn easy, though.

Once the groomed stuff freezes and gets hard-packed, it’s super fun. You stay pretty warm while pedaling. Gets you outdoors on the bike in the winter. The fat tires make a HUGE difference. Keeps you fit going into summer as well.

[twotimer]

You stay pretty warm while pedaling. Gets you outdoors on the bike in the winter. Ha!...says YOU! Aside from buying into that, everything you said is appealing to me. I do ride my bikes a lot...but that cold wind on my face makes me unhappy...I'd have to pick out days that are above freezing to enjoy it. I used to ski tons, but I stopped because of the cold...and I really want to preserve my knees.

Seems to me that there are two kinds of skiers...those that have had knee surgery and those that will. Not me.

[moab mark]

Sombeech. Whenever you're riding on the BST if you want someone to go with you pm me. I bought an e-bike best money ever spent. Absolutely love it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181206/4e892f759ec825f4042d0876c503682b.jpg

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[accadacca]

Out on the Fatty tonight.

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[accadacca]

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[Sombeech]

Sombeech. Whenever you're riding on the BST if you want someone to go with you pm me. I bought an e-bike best money ever spent. Absolutely love it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181206/4e892f759ec825f4042d0876c503682b.jpg

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It's incredible huh, makes it fun again. With the same aerobic workout you're going twice as far or more.

[blueeyes]

North Fork
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[Sombeech]

My dog, Dice and I went to check out the BST in Ogden and the Christmas Tree this weekend.

My wife is taking him right now on a run up the same trail.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAjnAFpaqKE

[blueeyes]

North Fork at night
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[Sombeech]

North Fork at night
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Is this on that new 365 trail? I've been meaning to try it.

[blueeyes]

Is this on that new 365 trail? I've been meaning to try it.We did ride 365 twice but this picture was taken on some of the trails groomed specifically for cross country skiing. 365 is roughly 2.5 miles of trail. Best ridden counter clockwise. Pipeline extends up a bit maybe another 1/4 mile past the left hand fork for 365. At the end of pipeline you can (if conditions are right) head up that hill and ride on cross country tracks.

There is another section that splits off Pipeline to the right...can't remember the name....something flats. It doesn't get much fatbike use I was told that is because it has a steep hill that ends up being a hikeabike and it returns to the yurt.

My Fatbike PSA: If you go make sure your tire has a noticeable wrinkle, low psi. The wrinkle in the tire gives you better traction on the snow. Don't leave a rut in the ski trails or fatbike trails, if you do turn around. 3.8 tires or bigger. IF you ride the cross country trails stay on the sides so you don't irritate the skate skiers but becareful not to ride in the classic grooves set for cross country skiing. Pay the $6 use fee. Or get a 5 punch pass for $25. Worth the cost in my opinion. Hopefully if they have good support they will add more trail. (PSA off)

When we rode last night temps were 24F and trail was firm. It was excellent fatbike riding. On Saturday when I went temps were barely above 32F and too soft to ride the cross country tracks and the fatbike specific trail was soft but still rideable with that wrinkled tire.

What size tire did you get with your new ebike?

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[tallsteve]

Most people ride with too much air in their fatbike tires and wonder why they can't "float". I usually start out from the parking lot with around 6 psi, especially if the snow has been packed down. The higher up the canyon I get, however, the softer and less-packed the snow gets, the more air I need to let out. By the end I'm usually 0-1 psi.

[blueeyes]

Most people ride with too much air in their fatbike tires and wonder why they can't "float". I usually start out from the parking lot with around 6 psi, especially if the snow has been packed down. The higher up the canyon I get, however, the softer and less-packed the snow gets, the more air I need to let out. By the end I'm usually 0-1 psi.

Yep and most people don't carry a low pressure gauge so that is why I say you should see a wrinkle. Softer the snow the less air you need..considerably less. Firm snow more air but tire should still wrinkle a bit. Same thing goes for riding sand dunes. Which need either to be frozen or after a good rain storm. Now that is a fun fatbike ride!




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[tallsteve]

I carried a low pressure tire gauge when I first started fatbiking. I don't anymore. It helped in the beginning but, I do it enough that I can go strictly by feel now. I do carry a hand pump, though. Many times I have to add a bit of air back in for the long descents back to the car.

[tallsteve]

From this morning's ride up AF. The fresh snow from yesterday's storm was amazing!

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[accadacca]

I’ve got a set of the Vee Tire Bulldozer 26x4.7 and they work great.

[blueeyes]

I carried a low pressure tire gauge when I first started fatbiking. I don't anymore. It helped in the beginning but, I do it enough that I can go strictly by feel now. I do carry a hand pump, though. Many times I have to add a bit of air back in for the long descents back to the car.Yep I always have my Lezyne. Definitely adjust as you need.

I need to come try AF sometime. Seen more than a few folks photos in AF. Looks fun.

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[tallsteve]

Let me know when you want to come down this way. I'll be your guide. We could have a Bogley day.

[blueeyes]

Let me know when you want to come down this way. I'll be your guide. We could have a Bogley day.Maybe after the first of the year on a Saturday?

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[blueeyes]

Hands down this morning was some of the best biking on snow I have ever experienced. Conditions were perfect. Tires needed to be firm just a hint of a wrinkle. Starting temp was 3F when I finished I think it had warmed up to 24F.

I rode up Pipeline and found the Mule's Ear Connector rode it to the top. Local Moose have added a bit of challenge by post-holing the last bit of the Connector trail. When I reached the cross country trail I turned around and headed back down to 365. Roughly 6 miles of trail. Did it twice.

Next time I might try that Flats trail just to see what it is about.

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[accadacca]

Looks awesome

[Sombeech]

Yesterday morning riding the BST from 12th Street headed North. I might post some video later, pretty uneventful but just to show you the conditions. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181217/794931387c6ec6808580d0c8538688c8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181217/cde3395631c67aa48ee96cc696951108.jpg

[tallsteve]

My wipeout from Saturday morning, haha! Conditions were amazing!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_WBxCspg3I

[Sombeech]

I'm glad you follow the most important rule, always be filming during a crash ha ha

[tallsteve]

I'm glad you follow the most important rule, always be filming during a crash ha ha

Video or it didn't happen!

[Sombeech]

Sombeech. Whenever you're riding on the BST if you want someone to go with you pm me. I bought an e-bike best money ever spent. Absolutely love it.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181206/4e892f759ec825f4042d0876c503682b.jpg

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[blueeyes]

Round Valley this morning. Excellent fatbike conditions. Temps were 7F brrrr

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[tallsteve]

Mounted up this tire on the front last night. Looking forward to trying it out. Options for 27.5" fat have been limited. Finally the list is growing. I've been riding Barbegazzi's but, while they are fast rolling and lite, I'm wanting more bite and traction. Terrene Cake Eater 27.5 x 4.5".91490

[tallsteve]

The Forest Service groomed much of AF Canyon yesterday, so I made first tracks on the Timpooneke Campground loop in the afternoon. So amazingly good! Even with the grooming the snow is soft and deep and I had to drop the rear air to about 2 psi for the long climbs. Go get it!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ro66ZMvwTsU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj_6VfBra-Q

[tallsteve]

2nd tracks down the SFLDC #252 and Winter Pass #252A trails Saturday morning. So much fun! The Forest Service had groomed them Friday afternoon and they had set up pretty good by Saturday morning. Not the easiest of trails to get to. Or, more accurately, not the easiest to get back out of. It's 4 miles and 1,400' of steady climbing to pedal up to the Summit of the Alpine Loop, followed by the 1.7 mile downhill run on #252. To get back up to the summit you pedal up the Cascade Springs road. It's super steep and not an easy pedal during the summer with no snow. Add in deep snow and, if it's soft and chewed up by snowmobiles, it's a real slog. Sometimes I've had to push the bike up nearly the entire way. Saturday wasn't too bad thankfully.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXwRLu9HNIg

[tallsteve]

Silver Lake Flat and Lower Mill Canyon goodness!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsW2095ad3c

[Sombeech]

Related to the thread, the Sweaty Yeti Fat Bike Race was this last weekend
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?79183-Sweaty-Yeti-Fat-Bike-Race

Here is a photo I was allowed to shoot of blueeyes :mrgreen:

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[blueeyes]

Related to the thread, the Sweaty Yeti Fat Bike Race was this last weekend
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?79183-Sweaty-Yeti-Fat-Bike-Race

Here is a photo I was allowed to shoot of blueeyes :mrgreen:

91767I approve! [emoji23]

I hate most any picture of me on a bike.

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[tallsteve]

Coming back down the Forest Service 085 Mineral Basin road yesterday evening. One of the most scenic routes around in my opinion. 4 mile climb up from Tibble Fork reservoir (you can go further if you want). Really fun coming back down although the track was rolling a bit slow yesterday. So much snow this year!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiFnIHrz4Lw

[tallsteve]

One more. Pedaling across the frozen Tibble Fork reservoir and up into the sledding bowl.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSuk9_qLG2A&t=13s

[tallsteve]

Um, I really need to go!

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[blueeyes]

Um, I really need to go!

91933Ha ! Saw that FB somewhere and laughed.

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[tallsteve]

Yeah, I posted one without me on the Fat Bike Utah facebook page. We're approaching 2 years ago snow depth up there. Crazy deep.

[blueeyes]

Yeah, I posted one without me on the Fat Bike Utah facebook page. We're approaching 2 years ago snow depth up there. Crazy deep.I am loving all this snow. Think I will ride my fatty tomorrow.

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[Sombeech]

Here's a finished drone clip of the Fat Bike race a couple of weeks ago


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LyqjrLA8hK0

[Sombeech]

Icebox Canyon was great today


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrzC4-L69qU&feature=youtu.be

[Sombeech]

Wheeler Canyon yesterday - PERFECT


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbTcdtnB-VA&feature=youtu.be

[blueeyes]

Saturday at Ogden Nordic Center

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[Sombeech]

Saturday at Ogden Nordic Center

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Is it packed pretty good? I'd like to ride up there but I've only got "plus size" tires, about 3 inch wide. They did great on Wheeler and Icebox, no sinking, but it was packed down pretty good.

I'd like to take my boy up there on his fat bike.

[blueeyes]

Last Saturday it was not. Some serious soft spots. Saturday before that it was packed hard and rode fast. Watch the temps they have to be pretty cold for a couple of days and then go early morning and you should be fine. Unfortunately we have a warm spell now.

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[bertha]

That's interesting!http://juragan.club/assets/6/o.png

[tallsteve]

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[accadacca]

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[tallsteve]

I'm not ready to give up the fatbiking yet. We found some sun crust Saturday morning.

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