Cycle News - Archive Issues - 1970's

M O'l ~ o III ~ W Z w ·d ~ u A little like mud and a little likewax paper. Snoto-cross? by Marcia Holley It seems to be a little like sand, a little like mud and a little like wax paper. But it's really not any of these things, snow riding is an experience in itself. • Riding in the snow is fun and good for a few laughs, especially if you take time out to watch your friends as they try to pick the best line through the snow. We ran into two types of snow, icy snow and powder snow. If you try riding on the icy snow, you can't make any fast or radical moves or hit your brakes hard. If you do you will find yourself out of shape, but you are already out of shape because you tried riding on it in the first place.Jf you try to put your foot down to balance yourself, you will find that your foot will just slide out from under you and the next thing yo.u'll fmd is yourself on the j1;round which is rather cold. Trying Your foot will just slide out from under you. to pick yourself and your bike up is a major project at times like this. Powder snow on the other hand is a lot nicer to ride in except you don't know what is under the snow and you usually fmd out the hard way, by running straigh t in to it and finding yourself on the ground again. If you are climbing a hill it is similar to going up a sand hill, you have to get a good run at it or you will find yourself halfway up the hill spinning the back tire. If someone were to go out and practice riding in the snow they would most likely become very good at it, but it would take all the fun out of snow riding if you could do it gracefully. Anyway, there isn't much call for snow riders these days. Other then the frostbike you get in your fingers and toes and the smell of your clutch burning up, snow riding is fun. WHEN IT COMES TO GIVING.•.OR GETTING••• MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS A FOR THE BIKE: (1) Hi·Point unbreakable number plates' set of 3 in all populafhues, complete with lightweight plastic mounting straps. (2) Hi·Point alloy Enduro gas tank, 3.6·gallon capacity w/ flip·top lid, several colors. (3) Same tank in Moto·Cross style, 1.8-gallon size. (4) Preston Petty Products rear fender in unbreakable plastic has sturdy edge bead, stiHen· . ing rib; most colors. (5) PPP's front mudgaurd pairs with rear for matched set. (6) Motoplat ignitions for :;"fI!I. Penton, Husky, most Sachs engines. Puch, etc.- the ."-..,,,. hot tip! (7) Mud flaps in unbreakable plastic mix or match colors with fenders, number plates - wide . variety· includes hardware. (8) Hi·Point aluminum \. skidplate for Penton CM F. (9) Sturdy, quick-release tie-downs in safety stripes. Long length, large hooks. ~~ '$E••li:$['$J.• FOR THE RIDER: (A) Hi·Point waterproof Barber jacket in traditionallSDT style waxed canvas· red or blue. (B) Matching pants have vinyl reinforcing inside legs, pull over boots. (e) Ventilated racing jersey in blue or green body w/ gold sleeves, Penton name two sides. (01 Hi·Point chest protector, matching green & gold, top-grain leather stitched over light weight foam. (E) Hi-Point leather moto-eross pants w/ stars, stripes in three color ~ombos: green/gold, black/gold, black/red·blue. Padded,lined, zippered legs, fly, pocket. Light and tough. (F) Hi-Point half-jacket. Black w/ red or gold trim stripes. Padded shoulders, elbows, chest· open back. Wear over jersey. (G) Hi-Point M·X gloves w/ rubber finger guards, elastic wrist keeper. Black or tan leather, colored trim keys with other Hi-Point garb .. (H) Hi·Point-.Trials boots w/ cleat sale, elastic top, padded front, exclusive fast-action 'buckle.' Black w/ red, white, blue trim. Available in M-X style wI smooth sale also. Comfortable, durable. (I) Hi·Point Swedish clogsworn by international riders between, after motos. Orthopedically approved; for all. ~!:~~~~~"~~:O:~I2~re _.[,.t.••• ..... .. ~ ~ "-'i. . di=:'o":.w@jl _*.._ .•,.. ij.,. ...: S ""''-• • $[li:

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