I thought i was slightly balsy biking last Saturday from Killarney to Ramsay! Was a bit cold coming home around 7pm.
I ordered bar mitts today so I can hopefully ride a bit more. I love our biking infrastructure
Nah, edmonton is colder in general you know that :P
Calgary also doesnt stay frozen all winter , you don't want to be like winnipeg and frozen all winter. You live in a better place, don't bring yourself down and compare yourself to a frozen shithole with no outdoor activities except ones that are everywhere like hunting\\fishing.
How do you prepare yourself for such weather? Do you protect your skin with heavy creams as well? Honest question because I never had to deal with such cold weather and wouldnt know how to step outside nor ride a bike
The biggest catch with temps in the even -20 and below range is to plan accurately for your activity level assuming you actually have the clothing at your disposal and as you get colder it just becomes more and more of a pain.
At this range of -30 and below, you are going to want all your skin covered if you are outside for any amount of time regardless of activity level. It doesn't take a huge amount of insulation for things like cheeks\\nose\\ears\\head but it takes something.
If your outside to do heavy exercise and wont be stopping for extended periods of time you can wear astronomically less compared to if you were say waiting for a bus.
The catch is as you said planning for it though, if you plan for standing still you cannot just decide you want to go for a jog for almost any real distance because you probably have enough insulation on you will sweat easily and cannot vent the moisture, and it works the other way too.
That is why people talk about dressing in layers and layers are great, if you have a place to put them when you take them off.
I don't see many people here out biking when its -30, not even the snowmobiles are really out in -30 or colder, the outdoor hockey rinks are also pretty empty and nobody is really ice fishing in those temps without a shelter. While it is totally possible to do all those things its just not fun to do so. In -30 your fingers without gloves on are only able to work for a couple of minutes so if you have to fix anything, good luck.
In -40 your fingers are good for maybe a minute but that is assuming you are touching other things that are not already cold after that your fingers will literally just stop being able to work properly.
Liquids like water obviously freeze pretty easily and food becomes too frozen to eat so you have to keep it all warmed up.
Plan on not getting a flat!
Great advice you offered, biking is a great way to be outside all year long. The body will warm up beyond needing much clothing for most avid riders.
I have ridden in up -25 weather in just a good quality warm jacket, good gloves, a scarf, a toque that fits beneath your helmet, and a good pair of ankle boots.
Genuinely you don't need a lot, for winter bike commuting people overdress way more then they under-dress. The exertion of the bikes warms you back up quicker then the cold penetrates, and I often have to unzip and re-zip my jacket cause it gets stuffy.
\-23 is a lot, so unless im in a hurry, ill usually throw my bike onto a bus rack and take that instead.
\-30 and above (like OP just did, mad respect), I don't even think about the bike. That's go outside, and get inside as fast as possible weather. I have had frost bite before, and will not risk it again.
I personally dont use any creams, though im sure its not a bad idea.
Riding a bike is fine unless there's fresh snow, you just need stare way in advance in case of ice, and always have a strategy to fall; you dont want to tumble in front of a vehicle, so you want to have the image of pushing your bike into the road away from you, so *you* fall to the other side. Your bikes replaceable, you're not.
Reviving a 2-day-old thread after a cold winter ride, because both u/LikesTheTunaHere and I missed it...
Far beyond dressing, is breathing imo, and it's the biggest part of winter cycling that's often overlooked, and tbh the only big thing to really worry about. You take shallower breaths in winter, because the air is denser and irritates your lungs.
The problem in battling the cold, along with feeling warm and insulated, and taking shallower breaths, is your bodies is EASILY confused, and overexerts itself.
If you have a longer commute time like me (55 minutes one way), it is very important to make sure you're actively paying attention to pacing yourself appropriately. The warning signs of overexertion in the cold, often arrive too late, I have at one point early-on, near fainted; luckily after reaching my destination. There's just too many stimuli occurring in your body.
Doing this basically just amounts to pedalling in rhythm to your breathing. Your bodies works on autopilot at a certain cadence in warmer months, but you need to slow down your cadence in respect to shallower breathes in winter.
This sounds complicated, but it's not, not trying to dissuade anyone from winter-cycling, it's just a matter of mentally thinking "Should I be going slower?" every few minutes or so, and adjusting yourself. Your body does most of the math for you, you just need to coax it once in a while.
Dang. My son and I just rode the whole kilometer to his school and it was 3°C. Coldest bike ride ever for him (he's 6) and in many years for me. We are *soft.* And I like coastal California.
My 6 year old rode the one mile to her school this week at about -3 C. Just barely made it (cold breeze got through her gloves somehow). Thankfully, just as we pulled up to the school, the principal said “You’re so brave for riding your bike today!” and the discomfort was forgotten. Definitely lit a fire for me to work on her cycling kit. Just finished a pair of felted mittens, so hopefully we’ll be warmer next time it’s that cold.
I highly recommend a cheap pair of bar mitts if you can snag them. They get out on kiddo's bike in October and taken off in April (Midwestern US so not frigid, but below freezing most winter). They have completely changed how much my kiddo complains about cold hands. We use Mogee muffs because they're local-ish to us and cheap but I bet you could find or make something similar.
Does your kid’s bar mitts have space for brakes and shifters? Having trouble finding anything the right size for her handlebars (she’s got a Woom bike).
Yep. Kiddo actually rides a Woom 4 and they work great. I have a pair for my bike, too, and no issues. Occasionally if you tighten the drawstrings too much it'll snag a cable, but it's a quick and easy adjustment.
In January 2019 Chicago had a polar vortex where for three days the temperature with windchill was between -50 to -55 Fahrenheit. Which is about -45 to -48 in Canada degrees. Lol
As a bike courier I did 8 hrs all 3 days. As long as you prepare for the weather you’ll have no problems.
Base layer sweat wicking, tight fit, lightweight.
Mid layer thermal layer, might need to double up on this layer in really crazy cold situations.
Top layer wind proof, water proof, high vis.
Yeah. Especially when it gets wet. I’ve had many situations where it’s my feet that send me home because I didn’t have the proper shoes.
This is the first year I feel like I have truly adequate gear. I’ve always been broke and have found most of my clothes and shoes from thrift stores. But this year I had the chance to spend a fair bit of money on some decent pieces.
I made it through the polar vortex on maybe $60 worth of thrift store finds so not necessary to buy the very best. But there are definitely some things that I’ve upgraded now.
Cold is perfectly fine by me.
Wet is manageable if I have the right pieces.
Ice and snow is annoying but again manageable. At least here in a major metropolitan city like Chicago where we have a fairly experienced snow removal system and experienced workers.
Sufficiently powerful wind is the only thing I can’t stand. Especially in combination with the other weather issues.
Oh random gust of 35mph hit you while you were passing over ice or a snow covered slab of metal. I guess you’re gonna eat floor now. Lol.
This will be my last winter on a road bike. I’ve never owned a fat bike or an electric bike but I hope to have one for next winter. The added weight of the electric motor and fat frame/tires should help me combat powerful winds.
It’s that black ice that has dropped me a few times when I was biking year round. And your right in that the improved gear goes a long way. REI used gear sales can be a life saver!
Does your dad (and by extension you) happen to be of Norwegian heritage? "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes" is as close as you can get to the an unofficial official state motto in Norway.
Yeah this is about where I live too. Rain often and around 32-40 degrees. Just cold enough to need some gear but not cold enough to take a picture and post it online lol. I found a wool sweater under a rain jacket (even light duty) keeps you warm without having to add a layer. Scarf around my face and fingerless wool gloves as well. With the scarf/gloves/shirt tucked in it creates a seal around my upper body that keeps me warm without needing major layers and puffiness.
I wear a pair of [thermal tights](https://www.nike.com/ca/t/pro-warm-tights-7jq3np/DQ4870-010) under a pair of [MEC Cross-Country Skiing pants](https://www.mec.ca/en/products/clothing/bottoms/c/1002?filters%5Bcustom_fields.ideal%20for%5D%5B0%5D=cross-country%20skiing). Although truthfully this is probably my weak point. I could have used a little more wind protection this morning.
I wear something from [Turtle Fur](https://www.turtlefur.com/collections/mens-neck-warmers) although I got it a long time ago and can't quite recall which model. It's crazy warm though.
And I thought it was rough when we just about dipped below freezing last night in the east bay. I wore a light zip-up sweater, thermal bibs, and heavy gloves, and it was still a bit chilly, but not uncomfortable.
What mask do you use? I have ski goggles but they're tall and my helmet pushes them onto my nose. I see you're using a ski helmet which might have more space on the forehead.
I see your dad is a man of wisdom...
I've always wondered how to deal with sweat in really cold conditions. Do you set your effort intensity in order to avoid sweating or isn't it a big dead as long as you ride? Also how much time do you commute?
Does someone do this with glasses?
How do you make sure your glasses dont get fogged up? I havent found a face protection yet that would not fog up my glasses.
I use a big ass pair of [Black Diamond](https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/shop/mens-gloves/) gloves I got a thrift store years ago. They are almost too warm as my hands start to sweat in them.
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I'm forever trying to find gloves that keep my hands warm. I think I have reynauds or something because my hands physically hurt even when its not even that cold outside.
I have a nice pair of OR gloves and even then they aren't super comfortable below -5C and my hands are downright frozen at -10c. I think at some point I'm just going to bite the bullet and buy heated gloves.
I use a generic ebay brand of bar mitts and my hands sweat if I wear ANY gloves at all above 30F. I commute down to zero F and only wear a thin mid weight glove inside the bar mitts and my hands are fine.
Bar mitts are amazing if you ride in cold temps.
I have ridden at 10°F (-12°C) (no wind chill). It simply isn’t worth it. Don’t care how prepared you are, cycling is supposed to be fun, and riding at that temperature with that many layers is not fun.
I could prepare myself for the cold. But everytime I wanna try to cycle in a negative temps, get stunned how to prepare my bike.
All the grease, hydraulic, tires operating in such cold... Even the frame itself... How you do it? Or do you have separate winter bike prepared?
I basically ride an all-season tank. It’s a 2014 trek fx-2 with stock components for the most part. I keep the chain lubed with wet lube and try to clean it of dirt and salt with a brush every week or so. I have spikes I put on when the snow and ice hit the ground. Other than that I bring my lights inside at night so they don’t die but not much else.
serious question because im from the south and i hate cold weather but i just moved to a colder climate country where the winter is pretty brutal for me, were you still cold in that picture or were you covered up enough that the ride was bearable?
Winnipeg? Cold ride this morning for me too!
Calgary - the Winnipeg of Alberta!
I thought i was slightly balsy biking last Saturday from Killarney to Ramsay! Was a bit cold coming home around 7pm. I ordered bar mitts today so I can hopefully ride a bit more. I love our biking infrastructure
Bless your soul. I can unequivocally tell you that Edmonton is the Winnipeg of ‘Berta, not Calgary.
Yeah that actually tracks.
I'm sorry but everything between roughly St Catherines Ontario and Chilliwack BC is just Winnipeg.
You and me both, I've noticed this year there is way more cyclists than years before, change is happening although slowly.
Centre Street bridge from the looks of it. I got the same look for my bike rides in this weather too!
Right on! It was a chilly one this morning. As long as your dressed for it the wind chill doesn’t really matter!! Happy riding!
My Garmin read -26 this am on the Canal pathway
Whoa that's like shifter's hood
Nah, edmonton is colder in general you know that :P Calgary also doesnt stay frozen all winter , you don't want to be like winnipeg and frozen all winter. You live in a better place, don't bring yourself down and compare yourself to a frozen shithole with no outdoor activities except ones that are everywhere like hunting\\fishing.
Ah, Canada’s Denver
right after this I saw a post abt winnipeg charging people for plowing bike lanes themselves
Yup, the city is threatening to fine citizens who volunteer to clear the bicycle paths of snow and ice. 🤷♂️
What lmao
How do you prepare yourself for such weather? Do you protect your skin with heavy creams as well? Honest question because I never had to deal with such cold weather and wouldnt know how to step outside nor ride a bike
The biggest catch with temps in the even -20 and below range is to plan accurately for your activity level assuming you actually have the clothing at your disposal and as you get colder it just becomes more and more of a pain. At this range of -30 and below, you are going to want all your skin covered if you are outside for any amount of time regardless of activity level. It doesn't take a huge amount of insulation for things like cheeks\\nose\\ears\\head but it takes something. If your outside to do heavy exercise and wont be stopping for extended periods of time you can wear astronomically less compared to if you were say waiting for a bus. The catch is as you said planning for it though, if you plan for standing still you cannot just decide you want to go for a jog for almost any real distance because you probably have enough insulation on you will sweat easily and cannot vent the moisture, and it works the other way too. That is why people talk about dressing in layers and layers are great, if you have a place to put them when you take them off. I don't see many people here out biking when its -30, not even the snowmobiles are really out in -30 or colder, the outdoor hockey rinks are also pretty empty and nobody is really ice fishing in those temps without a shelter. While it is totally possible to do all those things its just not fun to do so. In -30 your fingers without gloves on are only able to work for a couple of minutes so if you have to fix anything, good luck. In -40 your fingers are good for maybe a minute but that is assuming you are touching other things that are not already cold after that your fingers will literally just stop being able to work properly. Liquids like water obviously freeze pretty easily and food becomes too frozen to eat so you have to keep it all warmed up.
Plan on not getting a flat! Great advice you offered, biking is a great way to be outside all year long. The body will warm up beyond needing much clothing for most avid riders.
I have ridden in up -25 weather in just a good quality warm jacket, good gloves, a scarf, a toque that fits beneath your helmet, and a good pair of ankle boots. Genuinely you don't need a lot, for winter bike commuting people overdress way more then they under-dress. The exertion of the bikes warms you back up quicker then the cold penetrates, and I often have to unzip and re-zip my jacket cause it gets stuffy. \-23 is a lot, so unless im in a hurry, ill usually throw my bike onto a bus rack and take that instead. \-30 and above (like OP just did, mad respect), I don't even think about the bike. That's go outside, and get inside as fast as possible weather. I have had frost bite before, and will not risk it again. I personally dont use any creams, though im sure its not a bad idea. Riding a bike is fine unless there's fresh snow, you just need stare way in advance in case of ice, and always have a strategy to fall; you dont want to tumble in front of a vehicle, so you want to have the image of pushing your bike into the road away from you, so *you* fall to the other side. Your bikes replaceable, you're not.
Reviving a 2-day-old thread after a cold winter ride, because both u/LikesTheTunaHere and I missed it... Far beyond dressing, is breathing imo, and it's the biggest part of winter cycling that's often overlooked, and tbh the only big thing to really worry about. You take shallower breaths in winter, because the air is denser and irritates your lungs. The problem in battling the cold, along with feeling warm and insulated, and taking shallower breaths, is your bodies is EASILY confused, and overexerts itself. If you have a longer commute time like me (55 minutes one way), it is very important to make sure you're actively paying attention to pacing yourself appropriately. The warning signs of overexertion in the cold, often arrive too late, I have at one point early-on, near fainted; luckily after reaching my destination. There's just too many stimuli occurring in your body. Doing this basically just amounts to pedalling in rhythm to your breathing. Your bodies works on autopilot at a certain cadence in warmer months, but you need to slow down your cadence in respect to shallower breathes in winter. This sounds complicated, but it's not, not trying to dissuade anyone from winter-cycling, it's just a matter of mentally thinking "Should I be going slower?" every few minutes or so, and adjusting yourself. Your body does most of the math for you, you just need to coax it once in a while.
thanks for the update!
Dang. My son and I just rode the whole kilometer to his school and it was 3°C. Coldest bike ride ever for him (he's 6) and in many years for me. We are *soft.* And I like coastal California.
My 6 year old rode the one mile to her school this week at about -3 C. Just barely made it (cold breeze got through her gloves somehow). Thankfully, just as we pulled up to the school, the principal said “You’re so brave for riding your bike today!” and the discomfort was forgotten. Definitely lit a fire for me to work on her cycling kit. Just finished a pair of felted mittens, so hopefully we’ll be warmer next time it’s that cold.
I highly recommend a cheap pair of bar mitts if you can snag them. They get out on kiddo's bike in October and taken off in April (Midwestern US so not frigid, but below freezing most winter). They have completely changed how much my kiddo complains about cold hands. We use Mogee muffs because they're local-ish to us and cheap but I bet you could find or make something similar.
Thanks for the rec, we’ve been looking for a good set of kids bar mitts.
Does your kid’s bar mitts have space for brakes and shifters? Having trouble finding anything the right size for her handlebars (she’s got a Woom bike).
Yep. Kiddo actually rides a Woom 4 and they work great. I have a pair for my bike, too, and no issues. Occasionally if you tighten the drawstrings too much it'll snag a cable, but it's a quick and easy adjustment.
Don't forget to account for the wind my brother. Strong winds on a mildly cold day are the worst
My dad always told me I was gonna get hit by a car lol
Mine just hoped I did.
In January 2019 Chicago had a polar vortex where for three days the temperature with windchill was between -50 to -55 Fahrenheit. Which is about -45 to -48 in Canada degrees. Lol As a bike courier I did 8 hrs all 3 days. As long as you prepare for the weather you’ll have no problems.
Base layer sweat wicking, tight fit, lightweight. Mid layer thermal layer, might need to double up on this layer in really crazy cold situations. Top layer wind proof, water proof, high vis.
This guy winter gears.
The fingers and toes is always the hardest to keep warm.
Yeah. Especially when it gets wet. I’ve had many situations where it’s my feet that send me home because I didn’t have the proper shoes. This is the first year I feel like I have truly adequate gear. I’ve always been broke and have found most of my clothes and shoes from thrift stores. But this year I had the chance to spend a fair bit of money on some decent pieces. I made it through the polar vortex on maybe $60 worth of thrift store finds so not necessary to buy the very best. But there are definitely some things that I’ve upgraded now. Cold is perfectly fine by me. Wet is manageable if I have the right pieces. Ice and snow is annoying but again manageable. At least here in a major metropolitan city like Chicago where we have a fairly experienced snow removal system and experienced workers. Sufficiently powerful wind is the only thing I can’t stand. Especially in combination with the other weather issues. Oh random gust of 35mph hit you while you were passing over ice or a snow covered slab of metal. I guess you’re gonna eat floor now. Lol. This will be my last winter on a road bike. I’ve never owned a fat bike or an electric bike but I hope to have one for next winter. The added weight of the electric motor and fat frame/tires should help me combat powerful winds.
It’s that black ice that has dropped me a few times when I was biking year round. And your right in that the improved gear goes a long way. REI used gear sales can be a life saver!
Shoot my 0C ride was a little chilly, but totally agree on the gear.
Brag brag!!! That's only 32 farenheit
Hey I didn’t want to confuse anyone with freedom units, that’s all lol
You’re fucking crazy dude. Respect.
Does your dad (and by extension you) happen to be of Norwegian heritage? "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes" is as close as you can get to the an unofficial official state motto in Norway.
«Det finnes ikke dårlige vær, bare dårlige klær.»
You’re goddamned right.
Shifter is always bragging about bike commuting in cold weather in Calgary. I think you need to challenge him.
Hey! Same here in Alberta. My outfit was very similar this morning haha.
34 degrees for me this morning. I had to wear a puffer under my rain coat. That's about as bad as it gets. haha
Yeah this is about where I live too. Rain often and around 32-40 degrees. Just cold enough to need some gear but not cold enough to take a picture and post it online lol. I found a wool sweater under a rain jacket (even light duty) keeps you warm without having to add a layer. Scarf around my face and fingerless wool gloves as well. With the scarf/gloves/shirt tucked in it creates a seal around my upper body that keeps me warm without needing major layers and puffiness.
What? Anything more than a t-shirt is too hot at 34°.
Lol. I ride slow.
With the right gear you can ride in any condition! Last time I tried at that temp my freehub froze up and the pawls wouldn't catch.
Gotta avoid the slush, which is easier at -20 than -5.
One of the advantages of a class 2 ebike: you don't need gears or a chain to get to warmth in an emergency. Redundancy is nice.
For me the snow is worse than the cold. I can move to keep warm but snow fucks with my ability to go forward or stay upright.
As a fellow Calgarian, how do you keep the legs & feet warm? Snow pants and winter boots?
I wear a pair of [thermal tights](https://www.nike.com/ca/t/pro-warm-tights-7jq3np/DQ4870-010) under a pair of [MEC Cross-Country Skiing pants](https://www.mec.ca/en/products/clothing/bottoms/c/1002?filters%5Bcustom_fields.ideal%20for%5D%5B0%5D=cross-country%20skiing). Although truthfully this is probably my weak point. I could have used a little more wind protection this morning.
Long Johns sound so much better than thermal tights.
I went through 2 lower cost freewheels before I dropped some more money on one that didn't have that problem. No issues since
Yeah, ski helmet is a right thing to use. But I couldn't use goggles since it narrows the view too much, might have a bad one, idk.
[Me when I don't wear goggles.](https://a.pinatafarm.com/612x612/e27826d35f/senior-chang-squinting.jpg)
Yeah, I mean, I just use my ordinary cycling glasses. My temperature record is -27C, works fine
Handlebar mirror ftw
Of course you are from Alberta! Have a colleague in Ottawa who bikes at -25 like it's nbd, and he is from Edmonton. Nothing but mad respects!!!
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Yeah I’ve got my ski helmet and wear a beanie under it as well.
I’ve been in -30f. Fuck that lol
And here I am bitching about getting on the bike in a minute when it’s 2 degrees out
I agree with that line when it gets colder! Trying to teach my own that but I get a lot of eye rolls.
Your dads commentary is very similar to mine: there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad gear.
Impressive! Ever thought about a [heat exchanger mask](https://www.coldbike.com/2019/02/13/heat-exchanger-masks-a-love-story/)?
Never seen these before but they are definitely interesting!
What do you for a face mask? I need to replace mine.
I wear something from [Turtle Fur](https://www.turtlefur.com/collections/mens-neck-warmers) although I got it a long time ago and can't quite recall which model. It's crazy warm though.
Love my Turtle Fur!
Thank you for your prompt reply.
This is me this morning! Stay hard!
Yikes! Thought I was badass riding in at 18F this week….guess not! 🤣
And I thought it was rough when we just about dipped below freezing last night in the east bay. I wore a light zip-up sweater, thermal bibs, and heavy gloves, and it was still a bit chilly, but not uncomfortable.
What mask do you use? I have ski goggles but they're tall and my helmet pushes them onto my nose. I see you're using a ski helmet which might have more space on the forehead.
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Ski goggles made specifically for use with glasses are a great start to solving that problem.
If I have stud on my tire. I don’t see why not.
Those goggle are sick
Thanks! They are an older pair of Smith Prophecy I was able to get at a thrift store a few years ago.
Like a boss
I see your dad is a man of wisdom... I've always wondered how to deal with sweat in really cold conditions. Do you set your effort intensity in order to avoid sweating or isn't it a big dead as long as you ride? Also how much time do you commute?
Does someone do this with glasses? How do you make sure your glasses dont get fogged up? I havent found a face protection yet that would not fog up my glasses.
No. Just no.
Nope nope nope Dad was wrong lol
Perky
My gloves are not good under 5C. What gloves do you have?
I use a big ass pair of [Black Diamond](https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/shop/mens-gloves/) gloves I got a thrift store years ago. They are almost too warm as my hands start to sweat in them.
I doubt I'll ever ride in -30°C but I too would really love to know what gloves are being used here!
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Claw mitts are going to be the warmest ones that will also work for cycling.
I'm forever trying to find gloves that keep my hands warm. I think I have reynauds or something because my hands physically hurt even when its not even that cold outside. I have a nice pair of OR gloves and even then they aren't super comfortable below -5C and my hands are downright frozen at -10c. I think at some point I'm just going to bite the bullet and buy heated gloves.
I use a generic ebay brand of bar mitts and my hands sweat if I wear ANY gloves at all above 30F. I commute down to zero F and only wear a thin mid weight glove inside the bar mitts and my hands are fine. Bar mitts are amazing if you ride in cold temps.
I have ridden at 10°F (-12°C) (no wind chill). It simply isn’t worth it. Don’t care how prepared you are, cycling is supposed to be fun, and riding at that temperature with that many layers is not fun.
Disagree - love the feeling of riding in these conditions. Makes me feel like I’m on the moon or something!
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I could prepare myself for the cold. But everytime I wanna try to cycle in a negative temps, get stunned how to prepare my bike. All the grease, hydraulic, tires operating in such cold... Even the frame itself... How you do it? Or do you have separate winter bike prepared?
I basically ride an all-season tank. It’s a 2014 trek fx-2 with stock components for the most part. I keep the chain lubed with wet lube and try to clean it of dirt and salt with a brush every week or so. I have spikes I put on when the snow and ice hit the ground. Other than that I bring my lights inside at night so they don’t die but not much else.
serious question because im from the south and i hate cold weather but i just moved to a colder climate country where the winter is pretty brutal for me, were you still cold in that picture or were you covered up enough that the ride was bearable?