TIPS FOR WINTER CYCLING The most important factor while riding a bicycle in winter is clothing. To stay warm during a winter ride, think in terms of your head, hands, feet, and torso. Mostly the body heat escapes through your head so using a balaclava under your helmet will help you to keep you warm. The right windproof, thermal and waterproof cloths can keep you dry and warm on rides. Around the city, winter has started and it is getting cold; however, that doesn’t have to keep you off the bicycle. Below are few cycling tips for this winter season
Be Visible Wear bright color clothing while riding the bicycle, and use reflectors and lights to the bicycle, even if you won’t be riding after dark. Other drivers will not expect to see cyclists on the road during winter months. So be visible.
Ride in groups There are multiple benefits for riding in a group. It can be an enjoyable experience while riding in groups. It’s also safer and more convenient if someone has a mechanical problem. Always try to ride in a group.
Take Care of your Bicycle Make sure you clean the bike, chain, gears, brakes and wheel rims on a regular basis. Do regular servicing of the bicycle. You may want to get a tune-up at your local bike shop at the beginning and end of winter to make sure it is in good repair.
Plan route in Advance There can be debris on the road or repairing of roads; however, this is more common during winter months. Determine your route in advance and make sure it is relatively clear of debris and safe for cycling. Shorten your route during the winter. Otherwise, you may run out of energy or just get too cold and find yourself far from home. Also if you are planning for long route cycling always it is better to know the routes and how much distance you are going to travel in advance.
Dress Properly Most of your body heat escapes through your head, so using a balaclava under your helmet will help keep you warm. To stay warm during a winter ride, think in terms of your head, hands, feet, and torso. Wear either long fingered gloves or mittens to protect your hands, and thermal socks to keep your feet warm. Bright color clothing is always good to wear while cycling.
Start Warm Never start your ride with a chill. Start your ride feeling warm, perhaps even a bit too warm. Have a hot drink in a warm room just before you step outside. This will allow you to warm-up on the bike more comfortable. Also do few stretching moves before the start of the ride. These were few simple tips to ride a bicycle in winter. Sanrocycles provide bicycle on Rent in Pune and PCMC. Bicycle on rent is available 24/7. Found yourself with a spare hour? Grab a Bicycle and
explore. If you have a cycle it is ok, if not don’t worry. You can hire a Bicycle Rent in Pune or Pimpri-Chinchwad and start doing cycling. You can also book a bicycle online and Rent a bicycle. There is also an online bicycle store from which you can book a bicycle at a reasonable price.