Cycling on ice... a guide

[updated with the current list]

Tip #1: Do not lean! Ever!
Tip #2: Stay out of the gutters and in the well-worn tracks of vehicles.
Tip #3: Just because you can stop, don't believe others can.
Tip #4: Rinse your bike with cool water after use.
Tip #5: Don't brake or accelerate in turns. If you need to slow down, anticipate and do it well in advance in a straight line.
Tip #6: When you do accelerate or brake do so slowly and gently, try avoiding skidding.
Tip #7: White snow often has more grip than tarmac with black ice that looks clear.
Tip #8: Don't assume the path is clear under snow. Snowdrifts are fun to cycle through but there's usually a reason why it's collected where it has.
Tip #9: Consider wearing a helmet

Aside from those well documented tips from the snow and winter tyres threads... what other pieces of wisdom do we have to share? Can we be said to even possess wisdom?

Tip #1: Do not

Fixed :-)

Stay at home I had no problems when I folloed that tip yesterday, today when I didn't stay at home I fell of.

Irrefutable evidence right there l&gs

You forgot 'stay upright'.

No wisdom here... What's the worst that could happen tho'?

Stay at home I had no problems when I folloed that tip yesterday, today when I didn't stay at home I fell of.

Irrefutable evidence right there l&gs

Yep, I have no trouble leaning (to get my cuppa) on the sofa...

Tip #4: Rinse your bike with cool water after use.

I do like a nice smelling bike, but this could get expensive.

I think GA2G's advice of leaning away from the corner is fantastic :)

Tip 4 = wank.

Tip 4 = wank often.

Thanks Balki.

i feel stupid but here goes.....
#5: After the bath, oil chain to prevent rust

#6: Drink hot chocolate or big cup of tea after cycling.

Works for me at least

#6: Drink hot chocolate or big cup of tea after cycling.

Works for me at least

inspired

in corners...foot out motocross style!!

lower tyre pressure a bit to allow a greater surface area.

#6: Drink hot chocolate or big cup of tea after cycling.

Works for me at least

preferably baileys tea

Thanks Balki.

No, I didnt mean actually wank... I was saying that washing your bike...

ah, fuck it. wank all you want.

i take my feet out of the clips so i can put my feet on the ground(ice) without getting stuck in my clips, you dont need them on the ice anyway

** WRONG**

how is pizza ever wrong?

Tip #1: Do not lean! Ever!
Tip #2: Stay out of the gutters and in the well-worn tracks of vehicles.
Tip #3: Just because you can stop, don't believe others can.
Tip #4: Rinse your bike with cool water after use.
Tip #5: Don't brake or accelerate in turns.
Tip #6: When you do accelerate or brake do so slowly and gently, try avoiding skidding.
Tip #7: White snow often has more grip than tarmac with black ice that looks clear.
Tip #8: Don't assume the path is clear under snow. Snowdrifts are fun to cycle through but there's usually a reason why it's collected where it has.

Ski or sledge slopes are GREAT fun to ignore all these tips.

how is pizza ever wrong?

Its leaning?
Have you learnt nothing ;-)

"Can we be said to even possess wisdom?"

hmmmmmm,

I ll get my coat.

Tip #1: Do not lean! Ever!
Tip #2: Stay out of the gutters and in the well-worn tracks of vehicles.
Tip #3: Just because you can stop, don't believe others can.
Tip #4: Rinse your bike with cool water after use.
Tip #5: Don't brake or accelerate in turns.
Tip #6: When you do accelerate or brake do so slowly and gently, try avoiding skidding.
Tip #7: White snow often has more grip than tarmac with black ice that looks clear.
Tip #8: Don't assume the path is clear under snow. Snowdrifts are fun to cycle through but there's usually a reason why it's collected where it has.
Tip #9: Wear a helmet
Tip #10: Grow a beard
Tip #11: Don't eat the yellow snow
Tip #12: If she says she loves you she's probably lying

Wrong.