Winter Cycling – An Illustrated Guide

DECATHLON A Guide To Winter Cycling The key to successful winter cycling? Staying motivated and never letting the weather get in your way. Be smart, be safe and be completely prepared for the wind, rain and snow. Bring it on! Step 1: Get the Gear Wear your helmet! Staying safe is just as important in Winter Light up the night with front and rear lights - Be smart, be seen with reflective and Keep your toes warm and dry with waterproof and check batteries! waterproof outerwear over shoes Windproof and Make sure your gear Keep on rolling waterproof gloves are an whatever happens with stays dry with a set of a puncture repair kit You want to take a may set of dry clothes with you just in case... invaluable investment waterproof panniers Step 2: Check your Bike Consider removing SPDS in snow or ice Maximise grip by fitting appropriate winter tyres to your in case you need to react quickly Keep free of oil and dirt from the road by fitting a set of mudguards bike Basic checks are Rinse your bike after riding on salted or gritted roads to prevent corrosion Check your light batteries regularly to avoid being caught essential - inflate tyres, check brakes and tighten bolts out in the dark Step 3: Top Winter Tips Take extra care when turning or cornering, especially in the wet and in snowy and icy conditions - and watch out for metal grids! Beware of cycling on wet leaves - they can compact, turn into mulch and be extremely slippery and dangerous under tyres Take a dominant position and ride in primary (in the centre of the lane) to ensure you are more visible to other traffic and road users Account for slippery conditions and increased stopping distances in the wet by leaving enough space between you and other road users in case of emergencies POP-STOP