Swedish solutions

The plucky Swedes have found the answer to winter biking blues...

ONE question - where can we get one?

The video shows Swedish army issue Husqvarna 258's (1981) fitted with 'ski-stabilisers'. The riders put their feet on the skis and slide in confidently, despite the snow and ice.

Apparently these are pretty common in the Swedish military which is as good a reason as I've ever heard to do your service for King Gustaf.

Check out how he opens it up at about 45 seconds in...