Biking on the Beach
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GROUNDpounder
Rubbing stix together
I usually lower my tire pressure a lot so I can get the biggest footprint possible while in sand.
That would give you a bigger footprint but I would think it'd make it harder to pedal through the sand. It certainly does with our double stroller that has a slow leak.
Judy Ann
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Beach bikes and a 1 hour loop of 22 miles was a great way to start my day for many years. 11 miles on the beach singing praise and worship songs blown in the wind while watching the pelicans and dolphins was Sunday at its best...When my parents moved from the barrier island that had been their home for a quarter century we all were sad. Enjoy every moment of your life as if you might never walk or ride that way again.
GROUNDpounder
Rubbing stix together
sinking up to the spokes makes it harder than gliding on the top with slightly deflated tires.
I have biked on beach trails that are designed for biking, which means you are not drowning in thick sand that becomes more of an endurance test as opposed to a good ride. I think it really depends on the type of beach. I agree with using big tires and lowering the air pressure.
carmen
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I tried this one time and it was not fun at all. We did not have beach bikes we used regluar bikes and that is quite hard to do in semi-deep sand.