ice road cyclist

Saturday, I got out on the Maple Highlands Trail on the skate skis. The surface is in good condition. The fine powder snow we got compacted well under the groomer. I noticed lots of mountain bike treads, so today I got out for a 90 minute ride. The section of trail between 44 and Claridon-Troy is packed hard and easy to ride on. East of Claridon-Troy it's pretty soft. I was spinning the granny gear.

On the good sections, it's almost like a road. It held up well under the mountain bike tires. I think it would be possible to ride on a 'cross bike as long as it stays in the 20s or colder.