6 Essential Tips To Stay Warm On The Bike

Clock00:00, Thursday 3rd November 2022

Riding your bike in the winter when the weather is cold can be great fun, but does take some planning to make sure you stay warm. Wearing gloves, layering up and stopping for cafe stops are among the things you can do to keep warm on the bike. Conor takes you through his top 6 tips for cycling in the cold!

0:00 Intro
0:20 Layer up
1:34 Don’t overdress
2:39 Keep things loose
3:44 Route choice
5:06 The rain
6:55 Cafe stop

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