Winter Bike Commuting Snow

Winter bike commuting basics.

Winter bike commuting snow.

The wide rubber will let you float through new fallen snow and avoid ruts in icy. Today s follow up to the go ride in the snow column takes a look at riding to work and around town when the winds of winter come calling. I have a great 8 km route to work that avoids busy roads for 95 of the time but since most people do not cycle in the winter my greatest fear is not being seen in the dark by distracted drivers who are not. Fat bikes are becoming one of the most popular commuter options especially in cities that get lots of snow.

When i talk to people about using bicycles for errands or commuting someone invariably says something along the lines of that s great when the weather s nice but you can t do that in the winter non cyclists and even some commuters have come. How to bike commute through winter. Dashing through the snow. I am trying to decide if i am up to a canadian toronto winter of cycling after four years of april until the snow flies bike commuting.

If you know the best bike for winter commuting you will enjoy riding your bike even during winter and as a result ensure you remain healthy and also enjoy riding the bike. What you need to stay happy motivated and most importantly upright all season long. On ice or in snow you want to have loose.