As I write this it is around 22 degrees outside and quite windy. Granted it is night time, but we aren't even into December yet mind you. Looking back we had a pretty decent year out on the trails up here in Maine. There were a couple wet stretches that sogged up the ledge and clay topography that is the norm for the area, but all in all there was some good riding this summer.

Coming soon to the trails near Bikeman HQ

Now don't get me wrong, I haven't hung up the bike just yet, there is still some prime riding to be had. In fact, the cold temps are just we need to firm up our slow drying trails. But the cold temps do mean that I may want to pull the trigger on those 29er studded tires from Nokian sooner rather than later. When the trails ice over like in the picture above those puppies will keep me spiky rubber side down. I keep hearing how awesome they are, just need to pony up the funds and let the good times roll.