Studded Bike Tires

For those hearty CTS members that keep riding regardless of the weather, specially designed tires for riding on snow and ice can help maintain traction under treacherous conditions. Studded snow tires are available commercially, But can be costly. A more cost effective option is to make them yourself. If you have an old set of tires kickin' around you can do-it-yourself by running small machine screws through a tire from the inside out. Whether you buy or make studded tires you'll want to use these tires only when there is ice and snow present. Running around with them on dry pavement will make a lot of noise, wear down the studs or damage the tire. You may want to look into getting or making a pair before our first annual "Across the ice" trip. I bought a pair last winter and they made a huge difference. A good pair of snow/ice tires can turn a snow packed sidewalk into a rippin' section of single track.