5 TIPS FOR CONTINUING CYCLING IN WINTER AND AUTUMN
It's autumn! That means the leaves are falling from the trees again, the roads are slippery again and it's getting a lot colder. Now with the new corona measures we are spending a lot of time indoors again and cycling is one of the few activities we can do alone or with a small group. But what should you pay attention to when cycling in autumn and winter? And how do you stay warm? We have listed 5 tips for you.
- WEAR WARM CLOTHING AND USE LAYERS
The very first tip is immediately a very important tip. Outdoor sports in the fall require good clothing. Make good use of different layers for this. By using layers, you can retain the heat much better.
For example, start with a good base layer, such as the CUBE Baselayer Be Warm . You can wear a long-sleeved jersey over it. When it is very cold, you can also use a good windstopper, such as the CUBE Storm Jacket . You can also easily put this in your backpack, when it is just too warm for a jacket. Handy! Also a warm pair of trousers or a few leg warmers should not be missed during your autumn rides. When some rain is predicted, the CUBE Blackline Rain Pants you stay dry.
Other recommendations are of course good, warm gloves and a special hat for under your helmet . This way your hands and head stay nice and warm.
- BRING LIGHTING
We are already noticing it: the days are getting shorter. This means that the chance that you will soon be driving in the dark is greater. Therefore, always take good lighting with you. This way you will never be surprised by the dark days and you will always be visible when necessary. Even when it is still light, we recommend that you turn on your front and rear lights for extra visibility.
View our lighting in the webshop.
- CHECK YOUR TIRES. ARE THEY NOT WORN?
Then your equipment. The roads are a lot more slippery in the fall than in the summer. Wetness ensures that your tires have less grip. Therefore, check carefully before the fall whether your tires are not worn. You can also choose to mount somewhat wider tires or tires with more profile, so that you have more grip on the wet road surface.
- FROM THE RACING BIKE TO THE MOUNTAIN BIKE
Are you a cyclist, but you don't feel like riding on that slippery road surface? racing bike to go? Then try something different! A mountain bike or gravel bike is perfect for autumn and winter. The components on these bikes provide good grip on off-road paths, even when the weather has been bad. And because the routes are more varied and often more challenging, you will warm up faster during a ride. Do you want to take the step? Then take a look at here are our mountain bikes or here are our gravel bikes .
- CLEAN YOUR BIKE PROPERLY AFTER EVERY RIDE
Our final tip: take good care of your equipment in the fall and winter. Wetness, mud and salt are not your bike's best friends. If you leave this after your ride, your bike will rust a lot faster. It is therefore important to clean your bike well after every ride and to lubricate your chain properly. This way you will enjoy your steel steed for longer! View our cleaning products and lubricants .
ARE YOU READY FOR FALL?With these tips, you are completely ready to continue cycling through the autumn and winter season. Are you still missing some items, such as clothing, maintenance items or other accessories? Browse through our webshop. Here you will find everything you need to be able to go out safely. And are you looking for more advice? Then come visit one of our CUBE Stores .