{"id":39826,"date":"2023-12-09T05:08:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T13:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=39826"},"modified":"2023-12-09T09:45:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T17:45:51","slug":"safe-winter-cycling-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/safe-winter-cycling-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe Winter Cycling – How to Cycle Safely in the Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

This post offers advice on how to be comfortable when cycling in the winter, and also tips on how to cycle safely in difficult conditions. Winter cycling can be challenging, especially if you live in a climate that gets very cold and<\/strong> wet. Days are shorter, forcing you to ride in the dark at least one way if you bike commute. If there is snow, it is often displaced by car tires \u2013 right into the bike lane. If you\u2019ve never had filthy snow flung into your face by a passing car, you\u2019ve never really suffered for your cycling!<\/p>\r\n

However, winter cycling does NOT have to be suffering, with careful planning and a little expense. Comfortable, safe winter cycling comes down to preparing your bike, preparing yourself, and having the right equipment<\/strong>. And of course (as with raising toddlers), choosing your battles. There may be days when it is neither safe nor fun to ride your bike. In those cases, there is no shame in catching a bus, or driving a car!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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