I had recently refurbished and old mtn bike. Put a BBS02 mid drive on it and found a used set of Schwalbe ice spiker tires 26 by 2'1". I live about 100 miles north of Grand Forks N. Dak. and we have been experiencing a heat wave. Much of our snow cover has melted due to over a week of above freezing temps. The sidewalks are pretty much ice covered skating rinks and most people who are out walking ( usually dog walkers) take the road.
Now I realize riding on the sidewalk is considered a no-no but it is so cool to be able to ride safely away from cars and trucks and not once slip on the ice which is often covered in water as well making it even more slippery for walkers. Having said that I go fairly slow and if I do see a walker, either stop and pull over or take the road for a bit. It helps that I'm 71, retired and usually not in any hurry. The studded tires are amazing.
Now I realize riding on the sidewalk is considered a no-no but it is so cool to be able to ride safely away from cars and trucks and not once slip on the ice which is often covered in water as well making it even more slippery for walkers. Having said that I go fairly slow and if I do see a walker, either stop and pull over or take the road for a bit. It helps that I'm 71, retired and usually not in any hurry. The studded tires are amazing.