Diehard cyclists don't stop biking when there is snow on the ground. The snow might not stop a cycling fiend, however, the injury from a fall could. Take some safety measures to avoid issues.

1. TIPS FOR STAYING
SAFE WHEN
CYCLING IN THE
SNOW
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2. Busy roads get plowed and
salted more frequently, and
the cars on them help melt
icy patches. After a
snowstorm, biking on heavily
trafficked roads can be safer.
USE BUSY ROADS

3. LOWER TIRE
PRESSURE
Tires have more give when they’re a bit
underinflated, allowing them to flatten out.
When they do, more of the tire surface makes
contact with the road surface. This provides
better traction and reduces the odds that a tire
will slip on a patch of ice or snow. Always
check tire pressure before a winter ride.

4. When braking on potentially slick
surfaces, always use the rear brake.
Spur the front brakes into action only
when the bike is almost stopped. For
extra slowing power, riders should slide
their buttocks backward, sticking it out
over the rear edge of the seat. The front
brakes have more power than the rear
brakes and will cause a tire to lose
traction quickly if applied too heavily.
BRAKE PROPERLY

5. DRESS WARMLY
Safe winter biking means dressing for success.
Wear several layers and remember hats,
earmuffs and gloves as well as thick socks.
Cycling unprotected in the cold can lead to
frostbite. It can also lead to numbness in the
hands and feet, making brake and pedal
control more difficult. Waterproof shoes and
clothing keep cyclists dryer when cycling
during a snow shower or riding through the
slush of melting snow and ice.

6. Bicycles get coated in slush and road
salt during winter rides, and these
substances encourage rust and weaken
parts if left on the cycle. Always treat a
bike to a quick wash after winter rides
and then lightly oil metal parts to
prevent rust.
PROVIDE SOME
TLC

7. THANK YOU!
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