| Comment | I cycle all winter - as others have said, key points of preparation -
1) plan your route according to where the gritters have been - made the mistake not doing this last year, side streets and parks were like sheets of ice. Basically, go for very busy main roads if in doubt, it might feel contradictory to what feels safe but they are most likely to be gritted
2) dress WARM - snoods, thermals, double gloves if you’ve got cold extremities like me
3) get grippy tyres, though no need for “studded” ones I’ve seen - they’re I believe more for snow and we don’t really get enough of it
I love cycling to work all year round. Main issues come from any aspect of the above. I recommend having a pannier with different layers of clothes ready to go should you need them. Also invest in a good pair of waterproof shoes/wellies. |
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