There's just a touch of chill in the air, but the days are much shorter and fall and winter are on their way. What do you most look forward to about cold-weather biking?
Me, it's the amazing feeling of hot coffee on a cold ride. I have a coffee-cup-holder mounted on my handlebars, and for my 5 mile ride to work, I have hot Alterra coffee ready to go. Stopping at lights and having a swig of it makes my day. And drivers and other cyclists often comment to admire this cup-holder, which my girlfriend got me at K-Mart two or three years ago.
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Winter biking is awesome because of reduced sweat.
I'm also looking forward to resuming nice rides on the LFP. Usually by October, the herd is thinned and riding is more manageable.
Big smiles, that's what it's all about! We can't wait!
Also, excited to see what everyone with Chicago Bike Winter come up with this year, always a lot of great events and gatherings.
Thanks,
Ethan Spotts, Active Trans
Voice from the burbs: not a chance for me to commute because of the absence of walkways/bike paths and higher speed limits, but I would love to know more about winter biking overall
Lena,
There's a TON of information at www.bikewinter.org and in the Chainlink forum archives. Just search for 'bike winter' or 'winter biking', I'd imagine. You'll find threads about gear, outfitting your bike, clothing, techniques, etc..
Have fun,
-f
Lena Burkut said:
Voice from the burbs: not a chance for me to commute because of the absence of walkways/bike paths and higher speed limits, but I would love to know more about winter biking overall
Fran, Thank You a bunch. I will definitely check it out
Fewer people along the lake. Though by the posts so far that may not be the case...
I like the bike winter stuff, no sweaty back, and wearing the gear. I also gotta admit, feels good when people look at you like you're a badass for doing something that's really not that hard to do.
+10
Particularly in the early morning when it is dark and the newly fallen snow muffles all sound so it is as if you are the only one around.
bk (aka: Dr. Mambohead) said:
Breaking trail in new-fallen snow!
First chilly morning today, and I was reminded that if the weatherman sez it's 50 at the lake, it's really in the 40s.
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