Jill Homer's Tips for Cycling in the Snow

Jill Homer of Juneau, Alaska, raced in the 350 mile human-powered Iditarod.

The Iditarod Trail Invitational, in February, followed the same route used by the famous dog sled teams. ;-D

In one of a series of articles for NPR, in December, she shared her "Top 10 Tips for Biking in Snow".

1. Think surface area.

2. Fat is the new skinny.

3. There is no shame in walking.

4. When in doubt, let air out.

5. Learn your snow types.

6. Don't be disappointed when you fail to set a land-speed record.

7. All brakes are not created equal.

8. Re-lubricate and be free.

9. Stay away from moose tracks.

10. Stay away from dogs.

She writes interesting, and informative, paragraphs on each of these tips.

Jill wrote a Blog for NPR, from November thru March, about cycling in Alaska, and preparing for, and riding in, the race in February.

She also has a Blog, called Up in Alaska.

Oh, and here's a story about the woman to took a historic ride on the longer, 1100 mile, route. ;-D

A Tip of the Hat to Alaska Cyclist, and Journalist, Charles Bingham. ;-D