Winter biking gear¶

• Double layer hands with work-gloves
• Use overmits as a layer
• Jackets with pit-zips are super nice
• Milk jugs attached to handlebars can block the wind and keep hands from getting numb
• Pedal toe clips with no straps
• BMX platform pedals with studs
  • Bike wearing boots to keep the feet warm
• Protect lungs from dry, cold air (Damaging over time)
• Have a space blanket in case you get stranded outside
• keep in mind to “dress like you are going camping”

Bike maintenance¶

• Add a layer of grease to the chain after clean application of “wet” lube
• Chainsaw oil for the winter
  • Don’t need to worry about collecting grime as much as keeping a layer of protection from salt
  • Its cheap and super sticky

Riding technique¶

• Practice falling into snow banks
• Practice going into and out of snow banks

Events to get other people into winter biking¶

• Sewing party to add reflective tape to clothing and gear
• Ice bike races
  • Ice polo
• Advocate clean windshield laws!
• Hot chocolate day