Today we ignore the weather forecast and head out for a Sunday morning cycle in some ‘not ideal’ conditions. Winter cycling is going to be a tricky one to get used to.
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ps u need a road bike hahaha
You need some mudguards that'll help keep you dry.
If I needed to show somebody what typical British winter ride would look liked, I would show them this video 😂 It's a pain
You absolutely need full coverage mudguards. Freezing rain water gets churned up on to your feet for hours after it has stopped raining. This will keep your feet cold constantly. Then get some overshoe covers.
Don't buy into the fake cool idea that they ruin the look of your bike. Go mudguards loud and proud 😀
Wet feet, get a pair of sealskin socks , best purchase ever
You need some ass savers for the rainy rides. I put them on my dogma in winter when it rains and it keeps the rain off my back. For weatherproofing – some assos rain shell pants + assos water proof overshoe will keep you dry. I rode this through a torrential downpour today.
Great video. A couple of things to improve your chances of enjoying the winter. You definitely need mudguards. They keep a lot of the water and mud off both you and your mates – the difference is huge. The other thing is wearing brighter clothing and using lights – on a wet gloomy winters day the last thing (even careful) drivers expect to see is a cyclist.
Good ride buddy! Love your enthusiasm! Yes, winter riding can be a challenge, but it beats the pain cave sometimes! I ride all winter and I live in Canada. I like to be outside as much as possible. Keep it up and yes – good kit makes all the difference. Ride on Dan!!
Your first purchase for winter riding should be mud guards – absolutely essential. Don’t bother with over shoes, they’re very hit and miss, get yourself some Goretex cycling “boots”, I have a pair of Shimano MW7’s which are utterly wonderful. Research gloves, some are windproof, some are waterproof, you might need several pairs for different scenarios. Good merino baselayers in conjunction with a good outer layer works really well – the Casteli Perfetto is highly recommended 👍
lovin it dan, lets goooooo
You can buy boots with doubled lining and that are totaly closed up to the ankle, you must treat them with a water reppelent spray. Rubber overgloves when raining. Don't get another bike, buy a double crankset,…..Or why not ,buy another bike. I have been commuting a lot in my youngers years, but never in winter, but our falls here in Montreal is your winter in UK . I hope that theses advices could served you well. Your'e courageous to ride in this weather, GOOD LUCK 😊 !!!!
Love seeing all my local roads on a good channel
Spatzwear overshoes, bit expensive but great kit. I have arthritis and find their winter gloves and overshoes are brilliant.
Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah… STOP WEARING BLACK, BLACK & BLACK IN WINTER ON THE ROADS. Highway Code rule 59.
Try Sportful WS Essential gloves currently £32 from Saddleback 👌
Where are the mud guards😂
My advice is not to dry your bike at radiator it can dry out bearings, just pat bike down with an old towel, a neoprene type overshoe is best imo but all let in water eventually 👌
Mudguards will protect feet and drivetrain.
Neoprene shoe covers of any brand are pretty good for the cold and wet. Anything waterproof and insulated is fine. Gortex glove shells over winter gloves help with the wet. However, no gloves will completely protect you from the cold no matter how well insulated. Electric gloves are better. However, I have found road bike specific handle bar mitts to be the best solution for rain and cold. I leave them on for the whole winter.
Nothing like seeing a fellow Manc getting leathered by the weather. I went out today and I think my soul is still wet.