Descending | Ashby Winter

Stay safe, stay slow, and keep the rubber side down.

I have structured this as a practical guide for commuters, drivers, and transit advocates. If you’ve ever driven down Ashby Avenue near the Claremont Canyon during a cold snap, you know the feeling: the temperature drops 5 degrees in two blocks, your tires lose their confident hum, and your stomach tells you what your eyes already see— black ice . ashby winter descending

If you see a cyclist walking their bike up the sidewalk, do not try to prove you are braver than them. Turn around. The detour adds 5 minutes; sliding into an intersection adds an insurance claim. Bottom line: Treat the Ashby dip in winter like a four-way stop—even if you have the green light, look twice. The ice doesn't care about your schedule, but your axles do. Stay safe, stay slow, and keep the rubber side down