Rule No. 1: It is always better to be a little overdressed and need to peel off layers as you warm up than to be cold without additional clothing to put on. The key to successfully dealing with the cold […]
Cycling Shorts Not everyone wants to wear lycra shorts but they do have their place in cycling.Cycling shorts are practical and functional as they have a chamois (paddled bit) in crotch which prevents saddle sores, chaffing and allows you to […]
Few things in cycling are worse than trying to repair a flat tire in the cold. To avoid this miserable situation many cyclists use heavier tires, perhaps with a puncture-resistant Kevlar belt under the tread. The added width also provides […]
Adequate nutrition and hydration play a major role in your ability to regulate body temperature and ride effectively in winter. You may not sweat much in low temperatures (in fact, it’s better if you don’t) but you still lose a […]
Head Keeping extremities warm in cold weather is a challenge because the body attempts to preserve its core temperature by reducing blood flow to its outlying parts. This is why it’s often said that the best way to keep hands […]
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