Straightarrow: 
Greg: that’s amazing picture, could you post it somewhere in higher res?
Straightarrow:
Greg: that’s amazing picture, could you post it somewhere in higher res?
Oops… to late to edit. I just wanted to put some photos from my way to work today. It finally started snowing yesterday and I haven’t prepared my bike yet, so I took the uni for the commute.
This is from a week ago when we had the largest snowfall for about 5 years. I only got 50 meters or so before I gave up…
Cool piccies gang 
Is riding in snow similar to riding on sand?
Killian 
You’re brave riding on ice. I’d worry about losing my uni :o
Snow is really fun because it’s constantly changing. What’s too soft today may be perfect for riding tomorrow.
I’d worry about losing my life
I found that I’ve come to really enjoy snow riding. Haven’t ridden and ST yet, but the farm roads around my house (dirt) are a blast. Once someone’s driven on them, they get hardpacked and you can bomb them. But if you find some fresh snow, it’s like resistance training! I’ve found that I’m better with my 137 holes as opposed to 165’s in the snow.
The whole riding on the river thing was quite enlivening to say the least.
Hey Killian, why do you figure that is? Do you like the shorter cranks regardless of snow, even if it’s somewhat hard pushing?
Not sure really. My best guess is like climbing, they have less of a dead spot. Plus it feels like you can get a flywheel effect kind of going, and just sort of glide through the snow. Still grunt work, but I find it better. YMMV.
I also found that riding new snow and packed trails is fine, but snow that’s been walked in only a few times, or that I’ve ridden previously can be a PITA. Acts like a bunch of potholes, and as soon as your wheel get’s bumped into fresh powder, it’ll suck your wheel in and bog it down.
awesome, cherish those moments
Nice shot. I’ll show that to my 6 year old to help inspire him. 
My experience in snow is that long cranks provide too much torque, so you can spin the tire too easilly. The same is true on leaves and slimy mud.
Claude, that’s some fast looking trail! Did you make those little puppies run after you in high gear or did you show some compassion
They are good little runners. I rode mostly in high gear. BTW, this trail goes for 186 miles from DC to western Maryland.
Thanks guys! I am pretty excited. 4umfreak - I think I have found the motivation for my boys. Challenge them against their friends not each other. I also think I may have opened my mouth a little to much, because I think I said I would purchase a unicycle for each kid that learned how to ride. This might bite me in the butt as I have 33 kids that live on my cul-de-sac.
Today’s ride up to the Fire Station. Then around the top of the hill. I had 2 UPD’s and ended up walking about 200’.
Distance 7.6 miles
Moving Average 5.2 mph
Elevation 992 feet
@Killian, @Nurse Ban, how short would you recommend for snow? You mentioned 137mm, are 112 mm too short?
Do shorter cranks help with both control when transitioning between snow conditions (snow drifts on paths) and pushing through the deep stuff? Or is there a hidden down side to going shorter?
In general:
Longer cranks = More leverage for climbs and negotiating technical terrain, and more control for descents without brakes.
Shorter cranks = faster speeds and more efficient spinning. (i.e., less wobble and up/down leg movement.)