The cold and dark are huge factors in riding this time of year, for this you should ride differently. in the winter there are extra persuasions you should take, without these things could go drastically wrong quickly. Your body is an essential thing to protect. You should do this by using multiple layers, "The first rule of cold-weather riding is to dress in layers" (Pavelka 53). this allows for good moisture-transfer capability so that the sweat can move away from the body. When i whore cloths like this I wouldn't get that sudden chill when first going out, making it more appealing to ride this time of year. Another smart thing to have are lights and reflectors, at this time of year it gets dark very early. This means that you are riding in the dark or on the edge of dark when you are riding. These things allow for safe riding at dark, "Install rear reflectors or carry reflective ankle bands for times when dusk catches you a few minutes from home" (Pavelka 55). I have been out riding many times and been close to cars, just these few things made me more comfortable in that situation.
Would wearing less layers but better material for drawing sweat off work better to keep you warm during the winter or is the solution always layers
Nice post Garen I do not really like the cold so I would think that it would be better to have more layers in the cold.
ReplyDeleteYeah i think it is all a matter of what makes you comfortable when you ride.
DeleteWhenever I ride my bike I like to wear less layers because it gives your body the opportunity to vent and to now trap all of the moisture. I also feel like if I wear too many layers I get too hot, and this causes more discomfort then if I was cold.
ReplyDeleteI agree but need to atleast have some layers to make it through the ride.
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