Evans Cycles Guide to Winter Road Cycling

Sept. 24, 2012 - PRLog -- Stay ahead of the cycle pack this season with the Evans Cycles guide to urban cycling.

WINTER CYCLING TIP 1: STAY MOTIVATED
• Have your cycle kit ready to go the night before, so there is less chance of bailing on the bike
• Check your bike is ready to go – tyres inflated and batteries in lights
• Arrange to ride with a friend so you’ve got somebody else expecting you to ride

WINTER CYCLING TIP 2: LAYER UP
You can adapt your cycling wardrobe as the weather changes. Here are our three outfit options to keep you comfortable through the seasons:
• Cooling Down: summer jersey and shorts with arm warmers
• Getting Chilly: base layer and long sleeve jersey with windproof jacket
• Winter Freeze: base layer and soft shell jacket with full finger gloves

WINTER CYCLING TIP 3: BE SEEN
• Use cheap back-up front and rear lights to increase your visibility to cars
• If cycling on unlit roads, invest in a good front light so you can see the road in front of you
• Use hi-vis kit for extra visibility
• Avoid wearing all black

WINTER CYCLING TIP 4: BEWARE OF HAZARDS ON THE ROAD
• Riding in the rain can cause increased braking time
• Manhole covers, road markings and leaves are particularly slippery when wet so try to avoid them
• Drains and potholes can also be disguised by water so be careful not to veer into the road when one takes you by surprise
• Disc brakes give the best braking power in the wet so consider this when buying a bike you plan to use in all weathers
• If you really can’t face the weather then try out a turbo trainer for indoor training sessions