Not many will dare to go cycling in winter, thinking that this is absolutely impossible. But in vain! It is possible to ride in winter, but after making adjustments to your driving style.
It is necessary
- - Bicycle
- - warm clothing
- - warm liquid
Instructions
Step 1
Of course, for winter skiing you need to dress properly. And it's better not to stop on the way for more than a couple of minutes, so you won't have time to freeze. If you decide to ride a bike far enough, then it will not be superfluous to take a thermos with hot tea with you on the road or buy a hydrator - this is a container for water with a tube, which is usually placed in a backpack behind the cyclist's back and allows you to drink water on the go without lifting your hands from the steering wheel. It costs from 600 rubles and more.
Step 2
It is best if you put studded tires on the wheels of your bike for winter riding. You can buy this in specialized stores, or even make it yourself from self-tapping screws and bicycle rubber with a pronounced tread pattern.
Step 3
The main difficulty for a cyclist in winter is ice. Even studded tires sometimes glide on this surface like clockwork. Moreover, if you brake sharply and the wheels break into a skid. Hence the conclusion: in winter, the speed should be less than in summer. When driving, you should, if possible, choose asphalt areas or at least areas with rolled snow - there will be "grip", that is, good grip of the wheels with the surface. Sometimes it will not be shameful to dismount and roll the bike alongside.
Step 4
It is necessary to completely abandon the roll during a bend for the same reason - sliding. We indicate the direction of movement only with the steering wheel.
Step 5
In winter, riding a bike on the road is even more difficult than in summer. Road services most often sweep snow from the road to the far right lane, where cyclists usually ride. But even if it is free there, the bike can be brought directly under the wheels of associated transport. Exit: ride on the sidewalks.
