I came across this article on Active.com b and felt that I had to share it:
Not ready to hang your bike in the rafters this winter? The cycling season doesn't have to end when there's snow on the ground--this is where the most dedicated cyclists earn their stripes. Winter cycling can be a dangerous activity if not properly prepared, so take these eight tips into consideration before throwing a leg over the saddle and braving the elements.
1) Make sure you are visable
2) Layers on layers on layers
3) Eye protection
4) Check the forcast
5) Watch for road hazards
6) Hydrate
7) Buddy System
8) Check your gear
Joey is a competitive age group athlete in triathlon and continues to run 1-2 marathons a year in addition to his cycling pursuits. He can often be seen riding around the Pittsburgh streets and the area’s surrounding mountain trails enjoying the fresh outdoors completely unplugged from the training technology he uses to teach.
Joey is a certified personal trainer, group fitness specialist and the lead Master Trainer for Cycling Fusion. Joey currently teaches indoor cycling at several Pittsburgh clubs and loves to fuse his passion for the ride with his love of training, technology and of course the music.
Joey is a certified personal trainer, group fitness specialist and the lead Master Trainer for Cycling Fusion. Joey currently teaches indoor cycling at several Pittsburgh clubs and loves to fuse his passion for the ride with his love of training, technology and of course the music.
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