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Wednesday, December 6, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Bikes, bicyclists need winterizing
By Hannah Naughton
Kansan staff writer
It was the snap that was heard around Lawrence.
The cold front that moved in Monday was a wake-up call to bicyclists that winter weather was approaching.
"We all like to ride in the winter," said Ted Rzad, a mechanic at Terraplane Bicycles, 916 Massachusetts St. "The trails are a lot freer, and the roads are emptier, too."
Bicyclists may need to ready themselves and their bikes for the cold months ahead.
"As far as the bikes go, people should prepare for more precipitation that can cause things to rust out," said Dan Hughes, bike shop manager for Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop, 804 Massachusetts St. "There's just more wear and tear in the winter."
"It's a little messier, but it keeps water from stripping the lubricant from the chain," he said.
Hughes said that to avoid rust, cyclists should examine their bikes for chips and either use touch-up paint or something as rudimentary as clear nail polish to fill in the chips. It is also important to relube the chains, brake and gear cables with an oil-based lubricant.
Hughes said mountain bikes worked better in the winter because their fatter tires provided better flotation. Hybrid or road bikes have thinner tires that can be punctured by sand, glass and sharp ice.
Another aspect of the winter months that complicates bike riding
is the greater number of hazards.
"Avoid ice as much as possible." Hughes said. "It's like driving a car on ice. Sand mostly causes problems when cornering."
Rzad said danger increases because the weather can change quickly.
"It can change from drizzle to steet in 20 minutes, and all of a sudden you are riding on an ice-skating rink," he said.
Hughes said he rode more slowly in the winter months to avoid skidding and slipping.
"Basically you want water-resistant layers wherever you can," he said.
"What I run into a lot is that winterizing the bike is not as big a deal as winterizing the person," Hughes said.
Road said it was important to layer clothing to keep the weather from affecting a biker too much.
Because riding on ice can cause injury, some bikers pad their hips in anticipation of accidents.
It is also very important to stay dry, Rzad said. Fenders prevent water from spraying up from the tires onto the biker. He also recommended wearing plastic grocery bags between socks and shoes to keep feet dry.
Goggles, gloves and ear and neck bands help to shield the body from the wind, Rzad said. Another way he keeps the wind out is by putting newspaper or cardboard between his layers on his chest.
The temperature can go below 20 degrees and there the wind chill is lower, Rzad said. "Any exposed skin will sting."
KU DATELINE
Tomorrow is the last day of Third Period Drop Transaction and the last day to add/change sections.
classes, and Friday is Stop Day.
Finals begin Monday and end Dec. 18.
ON CAMPUS
- Watkins Memorial Health Center's regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Urgent Care services from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday
hours are 8 to 11:30 a.m., with
Urgent Cares services from 11:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday Urgent
Care hours are 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Watkins 'number' is 864.9500
Hours for Watson and Anschutz libraries are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for Watson and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Anschutz; and Sunday, noon to midnight.
- New Student Orientation will sponsor an informational meeting about Orientation Assistants at 11 a.m. today at the Jayhawk Walk in the Kansas Union
OAKS — Nontraditional Student Organization will sponsor a brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m. today at Alcove A in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Laura Morgan at 864-4064.
St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will celebrate Mass at 12:30 p.m. today at Danforth Chapel. For more information, call 843-0357.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about the Great Britain direct exchange program at 4 p.m. today at 4037 Wescoe Hall. For more information, call Nancy Mitchell at 864-3742.
KU Gamers and Roleplayers will meet at 5 p.m. today at the Atrium in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Isaac Bell at 843-9176.
**KU Karate Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. today at 215 Robinson Center. For more information, call Jon Sides at 832-1771.**
KU Pro-Choice Coalition will meet at 5:45 p.m. today at 1204 Oread. For more information, call Kym at 832-9137.
Natural Ties will meet at 6:30 p.m. today at the Pioneer Room in the Burge Union. For more information, call Anne Hayes at 749-0209.
Eating Disorders Support Group will meet at 7 tonight at the second floor conference room in Watkins Health Center. For more information, call Barrie Highby at 864-4121.
LesBiGayS OK will sponsor a support group at 7 tonight. For location or more information, call 864-3506.
Native American Student Association will meet at 7 tonight at the southwest lobby in the Burge Union. For more information, call Lori Hauxwell at 864-1799.
St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will sponsor Fundamentals of Catholicism at 7 tonight at 1631 Crescent Road. For more information, call 843-0557
United Methodist Campus Ministry will sponsor Wesley Fellowship at 7 tonight at the Daisy Hill Room in the Burge Union. For more information, call Jay Henderson at 841-8661.
KU Sailing Club will meet at 7 tonight at the parlor in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Eric Stehm at 864-8299.
Xingu, KU Literary Club, will meet at 7 tonight at the Oread Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Alisha Arora at 749-5739.
Habitat for Humanity will sponsor an open meeting at 7:30 tonight at 1204 Oread. For more information, call Emily Reed at 838-4533.
Campus Girl Scouts will meet at 8:15 tonight at the upper level in the Burge Union. For more information, call Jen at 841-9491.
KU Kempo Karate Club will meet at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at 207 Robinson Center. For more information, call Mark Hurt at 842-4713.
KU Fencing Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow at 215 Robinson Center. For more information, call John Hendrix at 864-1529.
KU Champions Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Kansas Union. For more information, call Erik Lindsley at 841-4585.
University Chess Society will meet at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Hawk's Nest in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Darin Worthington at 832-2488.
Campus Crusade for Christ will sponsor College Life at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Big Eight Room in the Kansas Union. For more information, call Scott Ketrow at 832-2318.
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ON THE RECORD
A portable compact disc player valued at $100 and 45 compact discs valued at $480 were stolen between 10 p.m. Nov. 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 3 from a residence in the 2000 block of Stewart Avenue, Lawrence police reported.
The passenger-side taillight of a car was broken between 10 p.m. Nov. 4 and 10 a.m. Nov. 15 in Lot 103 east of Hashinger Hall, KU Police reported. Damage was estimated at $110.
A car stereo valued at $400 was stolen between 10:30 p.m. Sunday and 12:30 p.m. Monday from a car in Lot 110 east of Jayhawker Towers, KU Police reported.
A car stereo with a compact disc player valued at $350 and five compact discs valued together at $75 were stolen between 9 p.m. Sunday and 3 p.m. Monday from a car in Lot 110 east of Jayhawker Towers, KU Police reported.
CORRECTION
A story on page 3A of yesterday's Kansan contained incorrect information. Hanukkah begins at sundown on Dec. 17.
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