It's officially that time of year, with snow and slush and ice perpetually impeding your biking. What to do? Well, if you've got a box of zip ties and feel like getting your MacGyver on, you do this.

Specialist zip ties can be used temporarily to help your tires gain traction in icy or muddy conditions, but should never be ...

Don't get stuck in the snow because of Snowpocalypse 2010. With the right gear, you can still ride to work -- on your bike. One of the cheapest winter bike hacks is to attach zip ties to your tires.