There are three components you need to tackle when dressing for winter conditions: keeping warm, keeping the wind off your skin, and staying dry (on the outside as well as the inside). There are also many local, bicycle-related Facebook groups where fellow cyclists sell their gently-used or new bike apparel. When shopping for pieces of your bike commute ensemble, look for limited and lifetime warranties, shop end of season sales and check out consignment shops. The key is assessing your commute distance and personal tolerability for winter conditions, and then supplementing your current winter wardrobe. It may seem daunting, but buying the appropriate gear to safely ride in the winter can be done frugally. Don’t let the cold deter you from continuing to commute or even starting to commute by bike this winter. However, it’s that time of year when the temperatures drop, clothing is layered, and bikes are often put away. Pumping pedals, rather than gas, is a natural energy boost that leaves you feeling exhilarated when you enter the office.
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Read part 2 to learn how to winterize your bike.Ĭommuting by bicycle is absolutely AMAZING. Part 1 of a 2 part series on winterizing yourself and your bike. Read this article to learn about what to wear, and read an interview with seasoned winter commuting cyclist, Larkin S. Check out part 2 to learn how to winterize your bike.
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