By John Yoder Winter cycling can be frustrating in northern Indiana, at least for me. It's not just that there are fewer hours of daylight, not just that the high for the day is often 40 degrees with a 20-mph wind from the north, and not just that every cold-weather ride makes my nose’s production of mucus shift into overdrive. … [Read more...] about The Mental Challenge of Dressing for Cold Weather Riding
Winter Riding
How to Deal with Cold Feet Cycling: Solutions for Keeping Them Warm
How Do I Prevent Freezing Feet on Cold Winter Bike Rides? QUESTION: I've tried every trick imaginable to keep my feet warm during cold-weather rides -- larger shoes with 2 pairs of socks, battery-powered socks, spray antiperspirant to reduce sweating, plastic bags to cut wind. But no luck. My frozen feet are always the limiting factor in winter riding. Any tips? -- Judy … [Read more...] about How to Deal with Cold Feet Cycling: Solutions for Keeping Them Warm
Use a Spare Wheel and Beater Tire on the Trainer
By John Marsh, Editor & Publisher I bought a new trainer recently. When making the purchase online, I noticed that – like many others – the company offers a "trainer tire" for sale. (Their bread and butter are "old school" back wheel-on trainers.) I did not buy one of the trainer tires. When setting up the trainerfor the first time, and getting my bike ready for … [Read more...] about Use a Spare Wheel and Beater Tire on the Trainer
Winter Cycling In Florida: More Traffic, Yet More Trails
By Stan Purdum This winter, and for the past few, my wife and I have been able to escape the northern cold and spend January and February in Florida. And so, of course, I bring my bicycle along. Our place is in central Florida, not far from Disney World, but far enough away that I have some feasible options for road riding. … [Read more...] about Winter Cycling In Florida: More Traffic, Yet More Trails
SealSkinz Halo Cycling Gear
By Brandon Bilyeu Note: Because this review covers four separate products, we have altered the usual formatting to cover the products one by one. Each of the individual review sections contains our typical Hot! - Not! takes, as well as the cost. www.SealSkinz.com How Obtained: Sample from company Colors: All products except sock: Black; Multiple colors … [Read more...] about SealSkinz Halo Cycling Gear