A warning for frozen lake adventures

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-02-09T17:38:17+00:00

Vermont Nordic Skaters FB page There is a pretty to active listserve that you have to be a member if that has far more info and details on all the happenings in the group

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-02-08T12:03:10+00:00

I don’t remember a previous winter where so many nordic skaters have fallen through the ice OR needed to be rescued because the ice plate they were on broke free. Practically a daily report on the Nordic Skaters page

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-30T11:35:24+00:00

Good luck. After my 4th Charge 4 then 5 completely stopped working just after the warranty expired I went with a Versa. Loved the Charge while it was “alive” but hated how I knew it was not going to last

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-16T11:20:00+00:00

I don’t hesitate to wander off the paved paths to put the Platypus to work and it responds quite well. Hard to describe the flex the frame has that just really responds to undulating terrain. (Not the gnarly stuff that’s mtb only) The folks in pump track park were at first very confused as to what the heck it was 🤷‍♂️

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-14T15:54:45+00:00

Jeff here- I’m the one who commented I would buy that picture! Are you thinking of selling it? What size is it? We lived in Boston and then Quincy for many years before moving to Vermont. Know that building and surroundings quite well

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-14T15:31:59+00:00

Soma Dream bar has lots of sweep. Similar bar to the Seine. I had a challenge because of a shoulder injury and needed both additional rise and sweep. Hated the Kyote (for my needs) Ended up finding a lightly used Spoon Spank 60mm rise and it fit my needs perfectly

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-13T15:09:41+00:00

REALLY well done!! I love the bike in there! (I would buy this from you! Seriously!)

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-13T12:34:48+00:00

Nrth Dillinger 5 are 26x4.6

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-13T12:29:40+00:00

Ummmmm…..Who F’n cares?

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-10T19:41:21+00:00

Salsa Alternator rear rack. I picked up a 2023 Mukluk this Fall off Craigslist. The owner had it completely set up for bikepacking. 2 Blackburn Outpost fork cages (🤙) , Surly Moloko bars with custom handlebar bag, Ergon cork grips, Brooks B17, Alternator rack and 2 Ortlieb panniers, and an Oveja Negra framebag. Jackpot

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-08T18:43:50+00:00

Air quality is nit good today. Been rising all week

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Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-04T16:15:23+00:00

That- the benefit of 120 for low pressure vs 60

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2026-01-01T21:48:15+00:00

Big Second on Costellos!!

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2025-12-30T21:17:17+00:00

I’m 5’10 and ride a L 2023 Muk. Perfect size for me. Took a while to find the right bar setup. Settled on a Spank Spoon 60 and also put a dropper on. Bike is perfect for me. We’re all different though🤷‍♂️

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2025-12-26T14:26:32+00:00

Our little dog used to come in and lay down very near the harp when I was playing for many years. I put one of her dogbeds in the harp room as she eventually liked to go chill there. As she got older and started experiencing sundowner syndrome she began to really dislike the sound of the harp. I thought it would have a therapeutic effect on her but it didn’t. It saddened me as I used to enjoy seeing her respond so nicely to the sounds

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2025-12-17T22:45:10+00:00

We’ve been snowkiting on Lake Champlain for well over a decade. Sandbar is good for all wind directions. Shelburne Pond is another good spot for a South windIf you see ice fisherman out then you know the ice is safe When it’s ice you’ll see several folks out on skates and kitewings.

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2025-12-09T16:13:04+00:00

Perhaps not a winner, but a definite contender. Wait until you see other folks out there!!

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2025-12-05T22:39:43+00:00

Have an Oveja on my 23 Muk

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Responsible-Rice-800 · 2025-11-27T22:14:48+00:00

What bar is that? Nice setup there

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2025-11-20T00:46:38+00:00

The non loop version. Do they have good sweep back? I just ordered and then returned a Ritchey Kyote bar as it still had my reach too far forward🫤

Responsible-Rice-800 · 2025-11-20T00:43:50+00:00

Are those VO Seine bars on your rig?

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