7 Things We Wish We'd Known About Winter Riding

Winter riding can be tough, even for the most dedicated cyclists, but it doesn’t have to be! ❄️🚴‍♂️

Hank and Conor share their top tips and tricks to help you make cycling in the colder, darker months more enjoyable. From staying warm and comfortable to keeping motivated, they’ve got you covered to make winter miles feel a little less dreary and a lot more fun! 🌧️✨

⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️
00:00 How you can enjoy the winter miles
00:25 Better puncture stops
01:32 Cycling glove selection
02:21 Tyre width
03:10 Tubeless tyres
04:04 Ride less
04:49 Indoor training
05:27 Mud guards

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[emmanueljammes]

Just be honest : you filmed this video in the UK in the middle of july !

[victorakoma]

My problem with cycling in the winter was never the cold, but the winds. Those cross winds get absolutely horrendous especially on flat bars.

[dejanrancic]

I'm having a blast! 11 days of commuting to work this month, 250 kilometres covered, all the gear I've got does its job. Got caught by rain once, but on the up side of that experience, the windbreaker/rain jacket proved its worth! It's handy to have on even when riding after rain, as mudguards can only do so much on a 29-er set up for road riding. Rain's expected over the weekend and next week in Belgrade, which will cut my mileage, but as long as it doesn't rain or snow, I'll be pedalling into 2025.

[lars]

I don't see the issue. Just close your dental practice over the winter and fly somewhere where it is warm and comfortable.

[derekreaper]

A huge amount of body heat is lost through the scalp. You can actually get your hands slightly warmer by wearing a head cover. I am a Canadian who has worked in the high Arctic, the Arctic and the Rocky Mountains. A helmet liner is a terrific tip to give your viewers.

[fotmheki]

I use 2 mm neoprene gloves made for scuba. Excellent wind stopper, if getting wet will lose heat less quickly than others. The only cons for me is that my hands get sweaty, but it's a price I'm willing to pay

[lux-wattage]

Don’t forget visibility! Using lights, reflective gear, and bright-coloured clothing.

[JRFromPEI]

I ride 115mm tires in the winter, its an absolute joy!

[frankdrebin]

About the cold. When it's around 0°, I ask my better half to rub a warming cream (Finalgon) on my back. It's like a nice blanket 😅. It almost keeps the whole body warm. Don't shower afterwards because it burns like hell 🥹.

[Z-u-m-a]

Thermal dipped gloves are brilliant. The ones from hardware stores. Cheap, grippy, and warm, and the dipped bit keeps the wind from your fingers but the material back means your hands can still breathe. Just don't get the really textured ones.

[DennisVargas-nu]

So true! Time to cut back on the road & pick up the slack elsewhere w family, friends, the gym, the books, faith, etc...

[simontavner]

I carry waterproof shell mittens -pack really small and can put on if it rains or you've not chosen thick enough gloves. It means you don't have to wear waterproof gloves all the time which can get wet with sweat then turn cold. Same principle as carrying shell waterproof jacket. NB If not too tight fitting can still change gears even with road shifters. also mitts are more waterproof than full gloves with all the seams.

[clarklowe]

35mm tubeless tires, mudguards, warm gloves, and Little Hotties Toe Warmers in my shoes with toe covers. Makes it nice.

[DickSpencer]

Connor... Good for you with the fenders!!.

[davearnold]

Always carry a pair of latex gloves to keep hands clean and dry for when having to deal with a puncture or mechanical. Nothing worse than oily gritty wet hands then having to wipe them off on grass or worse kit.

[tetley]

Just done 201km yesterday in strong headwinds and ridden in cold and very wet weather. I think by riding indoors when weather is cold and wet you missed the opportunity to build mental resilience for when weather takes turn for the worst on events

[larter_larter]

The pain of coming inside after a ride where every part of your body is frozen is truly something else. I remember one time when I was both wet and cold, I felt downright sick from the pain as I warmed up. It’s a strange, almost itching kind of pain that hits as your body starts to heat up again. I took off my wet cycling clothes, grabbed a towel, and had to lie down, just waiting for it to pass. It was awful

[haggardgrin]

Bar mitts make all the difference for me!

[CyclingAlgarvePortugal]

Number 8.
During winter visit Algarve for riding :)

[highflyin]

Tubeless was an absolute game changer for my commuting during the winter in Oregon. I got tired of trying to replace a tube in the rain with wet, freezing hands, then by the time I got riding again my body cooled down so the first 5-10 minutes afterwards would be super cold again. I've had as many punctures (that required stopping to repair) in the last 2.5 years since going tubeless that I would normally have in two months during the winter. And except for just a couple of those tubeless punctures that didn't seal, I could use a bacon strip, add some air, and be on my way a lot faster than changing a tube would take.