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Tips for cycling during the winter months |
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Tuesday, December 06, 2011 15:45 |
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By DAVID YOUNG, FORT COLLINS COLORADOAN
Just because the temperatures are dropping and there's snow on the ground, it doesn’t mean it’s time to stick the bicycle in the basement. Here are some tips.
 Be careful of low angle sun during winter as cars may not be able to see you.
Wear bright, visible clothing
When riding at night, ride with front and rear lights.
Always wear your helmet. You may need to change the sizing pads in your helmet or remove them entirely to fit your winter headgear. Some hats are made specifically to fit under helmets. Try taping over the vents in your helmet if your head gets too cold.
Take extreme caution of slick train tracks during wet, winter weather. Slow your speed and cross at a 90 degree angle (straight across).
Wide tires with widely separated knobs work best on snow. Studded tires improve traction on ice. Use low pressure: start with 15-20 psi and experiment for yourself.
Try to pedal smoothly and relax your upper body, especially on ice and soft snow. When the bike starts going sideways, make small corrections rather than over steering and weaving down the road.
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