{"id":36413,"date":"2023-12-12T08:05:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T16:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=36413"},"modified":"2023-12-13T08:27:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T16:27:39","slug":"get-bike-ready-winter-cycling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/get-bike-ready-winter-cycling\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>It is possible to continue to enjoy safe cycling in the winter, provided you make sure you have the right bike, and you get it ready for colder days. In fact, some of the best bike rides of my life have been cycling to work in the near freezing pre-dawn. Here is a complete guide to help you get your bike ready for winter.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choose-the-right-bike-for-winter\">Choose the Right Bike for Safe Winter Cycling<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"h-if-possible-choose-the-right-bike-don-t-use-an-expensive-road-bike-that-you-plan-to-use-in-criteriums-or-races-it-will-just-be-destroyed-steel-bikes-are-especially-vulnerable-to-damage-from-wet-conditions-the-following-features-are-ideal-for-a-winter-bike-eyelets-for-full-mudguards-wider-tire-clearance-anything-other-than-a-steel-frame-the-right-accessories-see-further-below-in-this-post\"><strong>If possible, choose the right bike<\/strong>. Don\u2019t use an expensive road bike that you plan to use in criteriums or races. It will just be destroyed. Steel bikes are especially vulnerable to damage from wet conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"h-if-possible-choose-the-right-bike-don-t-use-an-expensive-road-bike-that-you-plan-to-use-in-criteriums-or-races-it-will-just-be-destroyed-steel-bikes-are-especially-vulnerable-to-damage-from-wet-conditions-the-following-features-are-ideal-for-a-winter-bike-eyelets-for-full-mudguards-wider-tire-clearance-anything-other-than-a-steel-frame-the-right-accessories-see-further-below-in-this-post\">The following features are ideal for a winter bike:<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Eyelets for full mudguards;<\/li>\r\n<li>Wider tire clearance;<\/li>\r\n<li>Anything other than a steel frame;<\/li>\r\n<li>The right accessories (see further below in this post).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>An old bike that you only use in the winter may be a good choice. <strong>Fat bikes<\/strong> are also an excellent choice, thanks to their chunky tires and wheels &#8211; as you can see in the video below. More about tires for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3v3WtZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fat bikes in winter<\/a>, further on in this post.<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/our-top-nine-tips-for-safe-winter-cycling\/\">Our Top Nine Tips for Safe Winter Cycling<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-video-showing-winter-cycling-with-a-fat-bike\">Video Showing Winter Cycling with a Fat Bike<\/h2>\r\n<p><iframe class=\"lazyload\" title=\"Winter bicycling\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Tfu8WnN51_I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bike-maintenance-for-winter-cycling\">Bike Maintenance for Safe Winter Cycling<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-service-your-bike\">Service Your Bike<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>First, be sure to service your bike<\/strong> to make sure it is in perfect shape before you venture out to cycle in the winter. Do it yourself if you can; if not, take it into a bike store. It should cost less than $100, and it might be the best money you spend this winter!<\/p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/winter-cycling-gear\/\">How to Dress for Winter Cycling \u2013 Cycling Clothes that will Keep You Warm and Dry<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-extras-when-servicing-your-bike-for-winter\">Extras When Servicing Your Bike for Winter Cycling<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Consider doing all of the following:<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Repack the wheel and headset bearings.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Grease your bottom bracket.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Possibly switch to a full-length housing for your rear brake and derailleurs. Zip ties can be used to attach the housing to the frame. It won\u2019t look great, but it will make for smoother braking and shifting.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Related Post: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-keep-feet-warm-and-dry\/\">How to Keep Your Feet Warm and Dry for Winter Cycling<\/a><\/h3>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-wax-your-bike\">Wax Your Bike<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Truly dedicated cyclists might want to <strong>wax the underside<\/strong> of their bike frame with car wax to resist mud, snow and slush build-up. It sounds extreme, but it only takes a few minutes and is well worth the effort. And <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dl9X9N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">bike wax is CHEAP<\/a>!\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-aerosol-lube\">Use Aerosol Lube<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Also, once a week, take a <strong>rust-resistant aerosol lube<\/strong> and spray all drainage holes and the seat post hole. This will prevent water from freezing inside your frame, which will prevent the parts from seizing or starting to rust. Give most of your bike&#8217;s moving parts a blast of the same lube. In my experience, a good one is <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2cL8sm8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunlite Lube<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-210\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-210\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><center>Bike Wax<\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><center>Aerosol Lube<\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><center>Wet Lube<\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><center>Dry Lube<\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><center>Internally Geared Hub<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-210 from cache -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_32201\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32201\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TZNeEg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32201\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/tips-to-keep-you-warm-and-dry-for-fall-and-winter-cycling\/once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Once you are warwm and dry you can enjoy the beauty of winter cycling(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Winter cycling can be fun if you have a well equipped bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-32201 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32201\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"32201\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/tips-to-keep-you-warm-and-dry-for-fall-and-winter-cycling\/once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Once you are warwm and dry you can enjoy the beauty of winter cycling(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Winter cycling can be fun if you have a well equipped bike&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-32201 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Once-you-are-warwm-and-dry-you-can-enjoy-the-beauty-of-winter-cycling1.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Winter cycling can be fun if you have a well equipped bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-your-bike-clean\">Keep Your Bike Clean in Winter<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>At least once a week (but preferably after each ride), give your bike a rinse and wipe-down to remove dirt, salt, and grit. Pay special attention to the chain, gears, brakes, and wheel rims. Then <strong>dry<\/strong> it all off carefully. Paper towels work well for this.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_14948\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14948\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TZNeEg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14948\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-maintenance-basics\/bike-washing-day\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?fit=750%2C551&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,551\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike washing day\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Bike washing just requires a bit of space so you can keep your bike clean&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?fit=300%2C220&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?fit=750%2C551&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-14948 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"551\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14948\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"14948\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-maintenance-basics\/bike-washing-day\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?fit=750%2C551&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,551\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bike washing day\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Bike washing just requires a bit of space so you can keep your bike clean&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?fit=300%2C220&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?fit=750%2C551&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-14948 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?resize=750%2C551&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?resize=300%2C220&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?resize=250%2C183&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/03\/Bike-washing-day.jpg?resize=320%2C235&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Bike washing just needs basic household items and a bit of space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-maintenance-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Clean Your Bike<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-your-chain-and-cassette-clean-and-lubed\">Keep your Chain and Cassette Clean and Lubed<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Keeping your chain and cassette clean and lubed is always essential, but especially in the winter. You will need a good lube to do this. And it&#8217;s important to choose the right lube for the weather conditions.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36359\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36359\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TZNeEg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"36359\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=36359\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?fit=750%2C499&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,499\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cleaning chain on back of car(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;You can use a bike rack on the back of your car to make it easier to clean your bike chain&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?fit=750%2C499&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-36359 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"36359\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=36359\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?fit=750%2C499&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,499\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cleaning chain on back of car(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;You can use a bike rack on the back of your car to make it easier to clean your bike chain&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?fit=750%2C499&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-36359 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?resize=750%2C499&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?resize=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/cleaning-chain-on-back-of-car1.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> You can use a bike rack on the back of your car to make it easier to clean your bike chain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-using-wet-lube\">Using Wet Lube in Winter<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000WYCD5O\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000WYCD5O&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=G7MHX5SPDUV5GOTF\">Wet lubes can be used in all weather conditions,<\/a> but are really ideal for winter cycling because they are water resistant. This means they will not be washed off when ride through a puddle or a rainstorm. They will also resist corrosion from salt. A single application of wet lube should keep you riding for a hundred miles.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-downside-to-wet-lubes\">The Downside to Wet Lubes<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>BUT \u2026 be aware that there is a downside to wet lubes. The downside is that they are sticky, so dirt can stick to them. If you don\u2019t do regular maintenance, the oil can turn into a gritty paste that will grind down your chain and cassette. Also, if you really let it go, wet lube can oxidize and end up as thick black gunk.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>The solution is easy \u2013 regular, light maintenance. You can read all about that in <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-clean-your-bike-chain\/\">our post that explains the easy way to keep your bike chain degreased and lubed.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36361\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36361\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TZNeEg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"36361\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=36361\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Not only is cycling fun, but it can help you to lose weight too&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-36361 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-36361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"36361\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?attachment_id=36361\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,420\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Not only is cycling fun, but it can help you to lose weight too&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?fit=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?fit=750%2C420&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-36361 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?resize=250%2C140&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/mountain-bike-in-the-snow-with-woman-cyclist1.jpg?resize=320%2C179&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> The hard work of getting your bike ready for winter cycling will pay off when you experience awesome winter bike rides!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-a-dry-lube-if\">Use a Dry Lube If &#8230;<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oTHaLs\">Use a dry lube<\/a> if your weather conditions are cold but very dry.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Dry lubes are wax-based. They are much cleaner because they attract less dirt build-up. This makes them ideal in dry conditions, especially off-road or on gravel. But do be aware that even light rain will wash it off. Also, it does not last as long as wet lube. Expect to get 80 miles or less with a single application.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_21627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21627\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TZNeEg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21627\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-motivations-keep-cycling-winter\/montreal-winter-riders1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?fit=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,498\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Montreal-winter-riders(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In colder climates, winter cycling is not for the faint of heart! &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?fit=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-21627 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1-750x498.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-21627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"21627\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/5-motivations-keep-cycling-winter\/montreal-winter-riders1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?fit=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,498\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Montreal-winter-riders(1)\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;In colder climates, winter cycling is not for the faint of heart! &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?fit=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?fit=750%2C498&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-21627 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?resize=750%2C498&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?resize=250%2C166&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Montreal-winter-riders1.jpg?resize=320%2C212&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> In colder climates, winter cycling is not for the faint of heart!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Of course, cycling in extreme conditions leads to a lot of maintenance work to clean all the moving parts of your bike. A single speed might be a good choice, if your commute does not have serious hills, as there are fewer moving parts to get clogged with mud and snow. Alternatively, consider getting an <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NtOmfl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">internally geared hub<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_17355\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17355\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/bGzuPf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17355\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/mom-and-daughter-in-whistler-by-a-bush-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tricross in the bush\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I use my Specialized Tricross in winter, because it&#8217;s tough, and fully kitted out with wider tires and wrap-around fenders&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17355 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17355\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/mom-and-daughter-in-whistler-by-a-bush-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tricross in the bush\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I use my Specialized Tricross in winter, because it&#8217;s tough, and fully kitted out with wider tires and wrap-around fenders&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?fit=750%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-17355 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"How to Get Your Bike Ready for Safe Winter Cycling \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=250%2C167&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Mom-and-daughter-in-Whistler-by-a-bush-2.jpg?resize=320%2C213&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> I use my Specialized Tricross in winter, because it&#8217;s tough, and fully kitted out with wider tires, good lights, and wrap-around fenders. How to Get Your Bike Ready for Winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<figcaption><br \/>I use my Specialized Tricross in winter, because it&#8217;s tough, and fully kitted out with wider tires, good lights, and wrap-around fenders. However, I don&#8217;t use it in snow. Here&#8217;s my <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/2014-specialized-tricross-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">review of this bike<\/a>.<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-internal-geared-hubs\">Internally Geared Hubs<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>If you can afford one, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3NtOmfl\">internally geared hubs<\/a> are great for safe winter cycling. The moving parts of the gears are inside the hub, so they are not impacted by winter\u2019s harsh elements. This keeps you safer and saves a lot of tedious maintenance. Unless you are super handy, your best bet is usually to consult with your local bike shop about your options.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-210-no-2\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-210\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><center>Bike Wax<\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><center>Aerosol Lube<\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><center>Wet Lube<\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><center>Dry Lube<\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><center>Internally Geared Hub<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-210-no-2 from cache -->\r\n<p>Whatever bike you use, it is essential that it be properly equipped with appropriate<strong> fenders, lights, tires, brakes and pedals.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bike-lights\">Bike Lights for Safe Winter Cycling<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>This should go without saying, but we can&#8217;t leave it out &#8230; it is absolutely essential to have excellent bike lights in winter! You need a great front light that enables you to see where you are going, and a great rear light. And remember that cold weather is tough on batteries, so either carry spare batteries, or carry a spare light, with batteries.<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-207\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-207\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th colspan=\"5\" class=\"column-1\"><center>Bike Lights We Recommend<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><figure id=\"attachment_7036\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7036\" style=\"width: 198px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R0bnbr\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Reelights.jpg?resize=198%2C145&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reelights\" width=\"198\" height=\"145\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7036\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7036\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reelights - charged by pedaling. Around $85. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3R0bnbr\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><figure id=\"attachment_44432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44432\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44ZDBZD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44432 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Activ-Life-2-Tire-Pack-LED-Bike-Wheel-Lights-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Activ-Life-2-Tire-Pack-LED-Bike-Wheel-Lights-table-1.jpg?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Activ-Life-2-Tire-Pack-LED-Bike-Wheel-Lights-table-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Activ-Life-2-Tire-Pack-LED-Bike-Wheel-Lights-table-1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Activ Life LED Wheel Lights for two wheels. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44ZDBZD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon (usually around $25)<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><figure id=\"attachment_44436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44436\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44ZoSy3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44436 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Lumintrail-headlight-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C193&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lumintrail bike headlight with included tail light. Usually less than $15. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44ZoSy3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see the current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><figure id=\"attachment_26279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26279\" style=\"width: 196px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WXlgul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/serfas-thunderbolt-tail-light-with-stays.jpg?resize=196%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Serfas tail light and silicone stays\" width=\"196\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/serfas-thunderbolt-tail-light-with-stays.jpg?w=196&amp;ssl=1 196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/serfas-thunderbolt-tail-light-with-stays.jpg?resize=150%2C127&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Serfas tail light and silicone stays. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WXlgul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Please click here to see current best price on Amazon - usually around $35<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td><td class=\"column-5\"><figure id=\"attachment_44438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-44438\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44ZoSy3\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Niterider-Lumina-bike-head-light-table-1.jpg?resize=200%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"165\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44438\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-44438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Niterider Lumina bike head light. Best super bright light. Around $85. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44ZoSy3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Please click here for current best price on Amazon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-207 from cache -->\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-top-picks-for-bike-lights-for-winter-cycling-safety\">Our Top Picks for Bike Lights for Winter Cycling Safety<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-98\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-98\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><center>Light<\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><center>Recommended For:<\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><center>Lumens and Water Resistance<\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><center>Mounting and Hardware<\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><center>Battery Life<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46UmKXA\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43538\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Victoper-bike-light-table.jpg?resize=160%2C146&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<strong><center>No. 1: Best night time bike light with extreme brightness that will enable you to see far ahead of you. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a9UN0S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoper High Lumens Bike Light<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">People who cycle off-road in pitch darkness and want a very bright light  <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">8000 lumens. IPX5. I have used it in heavy rain without problems<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Incredible brightness and value for money. Extremely durable. Light path distance reaches over 1600 feet. Equipped with 360\u00ba rotatable bracket. <\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Simple USB charging. LED screen to tell you how much battery life remains. Can even be used as a power bank. Battery life: Up to 5 hours. Has 5 different modes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ETYg50\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38356 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/table-Cateye-VOlt-17001.jpg?resize=301%2C234&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"301\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/table-Cateye-VOlt-17001.jpg?w=301&amp;ssl=1 301w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/table-Cateye-VOlt-17001.jpg?resize=250%2C194&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/a><\/p><br \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>No. 2: Best All-round, super-bright, high-quality, handlebar-mounted Commuter and Trail Bike Light:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ETYg50\">CatEye Volt 1700 Headlight<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><br \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cyclist commuters who want a compact but very bright handlebar bike light that will meet their commuting needs. Usually around $130. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XRcsEe\"><strong>Please click here to check current best price on Amazon<\/strong>.<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1700 lumens. The combined OptiCube lens technology produces a powerful and wide beam. Waterproof with an IPX 7 rating <br \/>\n<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Handlebar-mounted with included rock-solid FlexTight Bracket mount; you can order an optional helmet mount or center fork bracket. Micro USB cable included to charge battery<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Rechargeable Li-ion cartridge battery; l3 lights colors to indicate battery Level. Battery life: High mode 1700 lumens(2hrs); Middle mode 500 lumen (5hrs); Low mode 200 lumens(15hrs); Daytime HyperConstant mode 1700\/200 lumen (12hrs); Flashing mode 200 lumens (150hrs)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2xq4DYT\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26528\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/no-3-bike-combo-set-table.jpg?resize=150%2C142&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"142\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>No. 3:<\/strong> Best Bargain Bike Lights Set: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2xq4DYT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lumintrail Headlight and Tail Light Combo<\/a><\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">People who want a bargain, one-step bike light solution. Set includes good headlight and a mediocre taillight <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> <p style=\"text-align: center;\">Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-3\">1000 lumens on the headlight, while taillight is not super bright; <br \/>\nIP44 water resistant rating \u2013 splashing water from any side<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Mount on handlebars and seat post with included mounts. Micro USB cable included<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Rechargeable lithium 3.7V 2600mAh <br \/>\nbattery for front light, low battery warning light; CR2032 batteries for tail light. Battery life: High-2 hrs; Med-4 hrs; Low-8 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4MnME\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26529\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/no-4-light-and-motion-350-table.jpg?resize=150%2C115&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"115\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>No. 4: <\/strong>Best Not-Too-Bright Bike Light: Light &amp; Motion <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4MnME\">Urban 350<\/a> Bike Headlight. <strong>Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/p><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">People who have a bike commute under 1.5 hours and don\u2019t want to blind other people <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> Click for prices on <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2j7Mlqt\"><strong>Amazon Canada<\/strong><\/a> and on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2AslNr4\">Amazon UK<\/a><\/strong>!<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">350 lumens; IP67 - fully waterproof in 3 feet of water for 30 mins<br \/>\n<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Handlebar mount included. Micro USB cable included<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Rechargeable lithium ion battery; accurate battery life indicator. Battery life: high-90 mins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2fBhFzP\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26532\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/no-5-serfas-e-lume-table.jpg?resize=150%2C71&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"71\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>No. 5:<\/strong> Best Budget, Bright Bike Light: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4MnME\">Serfas E-Lume 450<\/a> bike light<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">People who want a budget priced, high quality handlebar-mounted light <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> Click for prices on <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zdn9YI\"><strong>Amazon Canada<\/strong><\/a> and on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2o7zf1N\">Amazon UK<\/a><\/strong>!<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">450 lumens; <br \/>\nIP44 water resistant rating \u2013 splashing water from any side<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Handlebar mount included. Micro USB cable included<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">USB rechargeable 2200mAh LG 18650 lithium ion battery, battery indicator. Battery life: High-150 mins; Med-210 mins; Low-420 mins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4MnME\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26533\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/no-6-serfas-thunderbolt-table.jpg?resize=150%2C64&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"64\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>No. 6: <\/strong>Best Bike Taillight: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4MnME\">Serfas Thunderbolt<\/a> Taillight<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Best Price on Amazon right now: <\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">People who want a versatile, very bright taillight <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> Click for prices on <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2yvdysq\"><strong>Amazon Canada<\/strong><\/a> and on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2Cj0N7v\">Amazon UK<\/a><\/strong>!<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">35 lumens of pure red light; water resistance rating not stated, but I have used it in heavy rain without problems<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Easily mount anywhere on the rear of the bike with silicon bands. Micro USB cable included<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Rechargeable lithium polymer<br \/>\nbattery. Battery life: High-1.75 hrs; Low-7 hrs; High blink-3 hrs; Low blink-9.5 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4MnME\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26530\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/no-7-cygolite-850-table.jpg?resize=150%2C151&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/no-7-cygolite-850-table.jpg?w=150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/no-7-cygolite-850-table.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/no-7-cygolite-850-table.jpg?resize=149%2C150&amp;ssl=1 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>No. 7:<\/strong> Best Super Bright Handlebar Light: <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2e4MnME\">Cygolite Metro 850<\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Usually around $49. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/327xIKM\">Please click here to check current best price on Amazon.<\/a><\/p><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">People who want a very bright light on their handlebars but want to spend less than $100 <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p> Click for prices on <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2AJsNEt\"><strong>Amazon Canada<\/strong><\/a> and on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2zdNgyA\">Amazon UK<\/a><\/strong>!<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">850 lumens; water resistant<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Handlebar mounted; Locktite quick-release, tool-free handlebar mount included<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Rechargeable built-in Li-ion battery; low battery indicator. Battery life: High-1.5 hrs; Med-3.5 hrs; Low-10 hrs; Steady Pulse-4 hrs; Daylighting-14 hrs; Walking-100 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-98 from cache -->\n<p>\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-important-parts-of-your-bike-for-safe-winter-cycling\">Other Important Parts of Your Bike for Safe Winter Cycling<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brakes\">Brakes<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>It is essential to have good brakes for winter cycling. Of course, check your brake pads, and consider using winter-specific brake pads. Remember that gritty conditions will wear your brakes out faster in winter.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>If you have cantilever or V-brakes, then curved winter-specific pads will improve braking and mud-shedding in wet and muddy weather.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-disk-brakes\">Disk Brakes<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Disc brakes are ideal for winter cycling. Choose sintered pads over organic ones, as these will give better performance and durability in wet weather.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Sintered brakes pads are also called <strong>metallic<\/strong> brake pads. They are made with a very high proportion of metallic fillers such as copper, steel, and iron. They are designed for use in extreme conditions.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Bottom line though is to <strong>have good brakes and maintain them well<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fenders\">Fenders<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Fenders are essential for winter cycling \u2013 no one wants water or ice squirting up their back! Fenders keep slushy road spray off both you and your bike. More importantly, it will keep spray off the cyclists behind you. Ideally they should be <strong>full<\/strong> <strong>wraparound<\/strong>. However, they should not be too close-fitting, as they can clog up with mud, slush, ice, and snow.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-clip-on-fenders\">Clip-on Fenders<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Did you know you can get<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2cLb6rO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> clip-on fenders<\/a>? Clip-on fenders attach to your downtube or seat post. They are a better option for riding in heavy snow. This is because snow and slush can get clogged in close-fitting fenders.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-platform-pedals\">Platform Pedals<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Because boots are best for\u00a0 winter cycling, get some non-slip <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2dCAMnk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">platform pedals<\/a> with aggressive treads<\/strong> for good grip in all conditions. A solid connection between your boots and pedals will go a long way towards keeping you safe as you cycle in winter.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-use-the-right-tires-for-winter-cycling\">Use the Right Tires for Winter Cycling<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Punctures are more likely in winter because debris can be washed onto wet roads. Plus, tires are more likely to slip in rainy or snowy conditions. For those reasons, it is important to think about your tires for winter cycling.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>In general, inflate your tires a<strong> less<\/strong> than you would in summer to improve traction. Fit the widest tires you can on your bike. And switch to tires with a heavier tread, or else choose studs.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-specific-bike-tires\">Winter-Specific Bike Tires<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Winter-specific bike tires are usually heavier and have a higher rolling resistance. This makes them more durable and less likely to puncture.\u00a0\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-211\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-211\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><center>Bike Fenders<\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><center>Non-slip Platform Pedals<\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><center>Michelin All Season Road Bike Tires<\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><center>Fat Tires for Winter<\/th><th class=\"column-5\"><center>Schwalbe Ice Spiker Pro Studded Mountain Bike Tire<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-211 from cache -->\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-tires-for-mountain-bikes\">Winter Tires for Mountain Bikes<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>In moderate conditions, use regular knobby tires and inflate them to a lower PSI to provide good traction. In snowy or icy conditions, choose <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3GFK9kZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">studded winter tires<\/a> and a wide tread pattern to increase grip.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-tires-for-cyclocross-and-hybrid-bikes\">Winter Tires for Cyclocross and Hybrid Bikes<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>These bikes are great for winter cycling. Because they have plenty of tire clearance, you can use big 700C tires and fenders. In moderate conditions , a large volume treaded 700C tire (700 x 30+) at a lower pressure provides good grip. Choose studded 700C tires for snowy or icy cycling conditions.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-tires-for-road-bikes\">Winter Tires for Road Bikes<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>First, let\u2019s be clear that road bikes are not the first choice for winter cycling, especially in more severe weather that includes snow or ice. The tires will be too slick for adequate traction.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>You can probably keep using your road bike in winter if your weather conditions are not much worse than rain with occasional frost. Even then, get as wide a tire as you can possibly fit (700 x 30 or more).<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>If you are using a road bike for any kind of winter cycling, at the very least get high-performance winter tires. The best ones we have ever used are the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/41iPzMm\">Michelin Power All Season road bike tires<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-tires-for-fat-bikes\">Winter Tires for Fat Bikes<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Fat bikes are ideal for winter cycling. They have a lot of tire clearance, and are somewhat like a mountain bike wearing snowshoes. They are designed to accommodate 4 to 5-inch tires and 100mm+ rims, which makes them perfect for riding in snowy and icy conditions. The generous tire size provides plenty of traction, so you can roll at a very low tire pressure.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Fat bikes often have hydraulic disc brakes, front suspension, and XC geometry. If you add studded tires to a fat bike like this, you will be set for a stable bike ride even in extreme conditions.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-studs\">Studs<\/h5>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>Consider investing in <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2d7ahFR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">carbide-studded tires<\/a>. On the one hand, no matter what you do, you will still be on skinny tires compared to cars. But some cyclists swear by studded tires. Studded tires may have between 100 and 300 studs, depending on price.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>If you can only afford one studded tire, make it the FRONT one, as this one is the key to staying upright in slippery conditions. You can also consider low-pressure knobby tires. Some seasoned winter riders use hardened steel spikes and a wide tread pattern.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tire-rims\">Tire Rims<\/h5>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p id=\"h-aluminum-rims-are-better-as-steel-rims-ice-up-more-quickly-and-don-t-brake-as-well-as-aluminum\">Aluminum rims are better, as steel rims ice-up more quickly and don&#8217;t brake as well as aluminum.<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>We hope this post will help you to cycle safely and comfortably all through winter. Ride safely and stay warm!<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Related Posts:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complete-guide-to-bike-lights\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bike-lights-complete-guide\/\">Complete Guide to Bike Lights<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-to-use-flashing-bike-lights\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/use-flashing-bike-lights\/\">When to Use Flashing Bike Lights<\/a><\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monkeylectric-monkey-lights-review-best-bike-lights-for-cycling-safety\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/monkeylectric-monkey-lights-review\/\">MonkeyLectric Monkey Lights Review<\/a> &#8211; Best Bike Lights for Cycling Safety<\/h4>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h3 id=\"h-get-more-tips-for-winter-cycling-by-choosing-a-post-from-the-slide-show-below\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Get more tips for winter cycling by choosing a post from the slide show below<\/h3>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-25780\" style=\"max-width: 750px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-99-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-25780 ml-slider ms-theme-default nav-hidden\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Winter cycling\" data-width=\"750\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_25780\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_25780\">\n            <ul class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-31848 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2019-12-11 14:10:03\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/7-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/9-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-jackets-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"9 of the best waterproof cycling jackets for men and women. A great waterproof cycling jacket will keep you dry, and at the same time be breathable, so that you don&#039;t overheat your core\" class=\"slider-25780 slide-31848 msDefaultImage\" title=\"9 of the best waterproof cycling jackets header(1)\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 of the Best Waterproof Cycling jackets for Men and Women<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-25782 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2017-09-13 09:44:07\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/best-waterproof-cycling-pants-2021\/\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/7-of-the-best-waterproof-cycling-pants-for-men-and-women-header1.jpg?resize=750%2C420&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"420\" width=\"750\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-25780 slide-25782 msDefaultImage\" \/><\/a><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\">7 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Pants for Men and Women<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; 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