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Saturday, March 16, 2013

Getting a City Bike for Warmer Weather

By Rob Sutter


Do you think that people are going to be chomping at the bit to ride a city bike in weather like this? I think it'd be unreasonable to assume such a thing, especially since it's still pretty cold when we're in February. Nonetheless, people still manage to ride in this kind of weather and I would like to think that part of their beings may not be entirely human. All joking aside, I think that there are many ways that people can go out cycling in this kind of climate.

One of the tips that I can recommend when riding a city bike in the cold is to put many layers on. When your mother told you to bundle up before getting on the school bus during school days, it's clear that she wasn't kidding since the bitter cold can deal quite a few blows. You want to make sure that you wear clothing that is both comfortable in response to weather and light enough so that you can still maneuver. It may be the tip you need when investing in companies such as Linus Bike.

Clothing choices are important, of course, but I feel like what's placed on the head should take the most precedence. Thirty percent of your body heat seems to escape from the cranium and that means that headgear is something worth investing money into. While many riders are going to look at helmets as the ideal headwear for competition, I think that earmuffs help to keep warmth in the body better. These will undeniably help in the situations where you absolutely must keep your temperature up.

Maybe you're part of a competition but the distance to the venue is simply too great to travel to from your place of living. Driving there with the bike in tow can be done and the car itself can actually prove to be helpful. I would recommend staying inside of the warm car as long as possible before you decide to walk outside to ride. Take each moment of that warmth in because I'm sure that you know it's not going to last terribly long.

A city bike in the cold sounds like the most mismatched duo you could think of. If you were to tell someone that you were out to ride during this time of the year, I'm sure a good number of people would tell you just how bad of an idea it sounded. However, if you decide to take up certain sets of clothing, it shouldn't be of any issue to you. This goes especially for the headwear that you decide to take on, retaining warmth that is vital in this regard.




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