velomobile winter set up

a winter ride on my velomobile. Pitre's Visor
Bollé Shellmet helmet Costco$58 I paid $38 on sale, Visor shield Canadian Tire $14, Male screw in clip for visor Rona hardware Pennies

I have had the helmet for two years. The most comfortable helmet I have owned. I wish I could take credit for adding the visor, but it was my brother Bert who came up with the idea. Bert uses something similar on his Optima Lynx.

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• glenn
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[kokopelli314]

Ever get stuck in a snow drift? I plan on using my velo all winter. I used it quite a bit last year but only for weekend recreation. This year, I'd like to use it as a functional vehicle. Winter riding tips are always appreciated. Thanks for uploading

[glennlouispitre]

@kokopelli314 When the drifts are bigger than 4 or 5 inches or the plows have done a poor job I don't ride the Quest. The Quest is my main ride in the winter only. I find that I don't burn the calories in the spring, summer, or fall as well as I do on my Speedmachine. You can't beat the Quest for comfort, speed, and warmth with a good sense of safety. All you need is the proper head gear and a good jacket (not a coat) and all is well.

[gs400s]

Don't ride here in QC , the law require snow tire ( no M+S ) even for motorcycle .

[glennlouispitre]

@gs400s

Do bicycles need snow tires by LAW? My velomobile is not motorized.

[nyannyan123456]

I live about 80km straight south of windsor. I like how you make it soud like we live in the tropics. Snow sticks aroud in Ohio

[glennlouispitre]

In 1979 I taught north of Toronto. Trust me ... we have it good here.

[grandcarriage1]

Methinks you need a bright orange of neon blue stripe...something to make you more visible in traffic. Just my opinion.

[CyclingMikey]

Love it!!

[glennlouispitre]

I purchased I white Velomobile because of our VERY warm summers. I am reluctant to put anything on it that would attract the sun. We don't get a lot of snow in these parts. It is so rare to ride on snow. I have to go to the back lot at work or on parkland just like in the video to have some fun..