The snow is flying and the plows can’t keep up. Sure you have a car, but you plan to turn heads with your bicycle that has dirt bike tires. As is tradition in your mountain town, the last two weeks of February are designated Fat Tire Bike weeks. Not because of any decree or organization. But because everyone who owns a fat tire bike feels guilty at this time of year for spending $1,500 on something so useless.
Ask any cyclist and they’ll tell you that squirreling around on a bicycle in poor visibility is safe and efficient. When it comes to grip a bike is perfect for snow. It’s always best to have your weight distribution nowhere near the tires. That’s why mid-engine cars like the Ferrari F8 Tributo do so well in cold climates.
The endless pursuit of gear has led us into the abyss of consumerism. And we went willingly. No, that isn’t a line from your friend that got a BA in Economics. Who doesn’t love getting all their cold weather gear on for a trip to pick up 1/5 of their groceries? Just be sure to let your beer rest for at least 30 minutes when you get home.
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