Martin, do you have any information as to where he fell through? I
rode along the northern shoreline of Monona on Sunday and then across
the lake from Olbrich Park to the boat launch N of Monona Terrace on
Monday morning and the ice seemed plenty sturdy. However, there was
no warning barrier around the power plant discharge where the warm
water makes the ice thinner. I simply gave the area a wide berth.
Perhaps this is where he fell in? Did he get is bike back?!?
I always check this website for ice conditions before I go out:
http://www.lake-link.com/lakes/lake.cfm?LakeID=1109
Also, as of Monday the lake ice was EXTREMELY SLICK due to that
freezing rain over the weekend. Studded tires are mandatory, and
owners of commuter grade studded tires (< 200 studs per tire) will
have to use caution, though low tire pressure helps considerably.
Because of this it actually took me longer to ride across the lake
then to just ride on the bike path.
Frank Hassler
Good Oak Ecological Services
(608) 209-0607
www.goodoakllc.com
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On Jan 7, 2009, at 1:49 PM, Martin Lund wrote:
Just had a guy come into Machinery Row who fell through the ice on his
bike. He's okay and is getting into some dry clothes.
If you're like me and like to ride frozen lakes - I was just out on
Monona on Monday - consider that the conditions right now might not be
as good as they usually are this time of year.
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