Top Tips For Combating The Winter Cycling Blues

The winter blues getting you down on making your cycling milestones and goals this winter?

As a particularly cold winter so far, there’s no reason to hang the bike up, instead follow these tips for combating the cold and powering through the ride in the colder months.

• Apparel is number one - make sure you have a good quality cool-weather cycling kit that keeps you warm. Layering is your friend.
• Mix up your weekly ride routine with some non-cycling activities that contribute to your endurance and core strength. Think yoga or swimming.
• Set some goals and work towards them to give you the push you need when the chill may hold you back.
• Make sure your bike is serviced, in good condition and well running.
• Bike Trainer and Platforms as a second choice for cycling inside when outside is too frigid.

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