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Embracing Winter:On Two WheelsAdam “Cezar” Jenkins
and any other year round cyclists in the audience who can chime in.
A big thank you to Bike Winter for the Slide Show template!
What is Bike Winter?
• Mantra: Every day is a great day to ride a bike!
• Inspiration, education and events to help people stay in the saddle year round.
Courtesy of Liz Durham
Who and Why
• Started in Chicago in 1999
• Keeps people biking and encourages car-free living
• Spreading to other cities
• All volunteer
Weather Myths
Courtesy of Michael Brosilow
Weather Reality
Courtesy of Jerome Hughes Courtesy of Cigdem Tunar
Most Weather is Great!(especially when you define winter as six months. . . )
With thanks to Bob Matter and www.weather.com
Reasons to Ride 365
• Momentum• Health• Comfort • Adventure• Convenience• Budget• Car-light living• Fun!!
Tips for Staying in the Saddle
• Layered• Lit• Located• Lubed• Flexible
Courtesy of Lorena Cupcake
Layers: No Sweat
• Core vs. Extremities• No cotton base
layers• Wind/waterproof
vs breathability• Think about
tolerance for changing clothes at destination
Courtesy of Ash Lottes
Lighting/Visibility
• Lights and tape• Visibility from all sides• Search YouTube for Chicago
Bike Program videos
Courtesy of Don Sorsa
Where and How to Ride
• Take your lane and follow the plows.
• Beware black ice, metal bridges and icy side streets—it’s OK to walk!
Courtesy of Chris Eves
Our Bikes Suffer More Than We Do!
• Fenders help year round
• Bounce off the gunk• Wipe off your rims• Be generous with lube• Have more than one
bike
Courtesy of Michael Young
Know Your Options
• Bike to transit. Lock with keyhole facing down.• Bike to and on transit. De-gunk before boarding. Can I bring
my bike on Metra right now? www.stevevance.net/metra/• Mechanical probs? Ditch the bike and walk/transit/car.
Courtesy of metrarail.com and transitchicago.com
Disclaimer
We at Bike Winter really, truly believe that bicycles are wonderful, reliable forms of year-round transportation. However, we would be lying if we didn't acknowledge that getting caught in a 34 degree downpour, or turning the corner into a 34 mph arctic wind can make you want to curse the skies, hail a cab and move to Arizona. You will get cold. You will get frustrated. You might have close calls or even fall. Just know that all-weather cycling does get easier with experience. Let the freedom, convenience and other benefits of two-wheeled living motivate you to roll up the learning curve. And when all else fails to lift your spirits after a particularly bruising commute, boil up some tea or grab a flask, pound your chest (might help the feeling come back to your fingers) and take pride in your sense of adventure.
Stay Warm and in Touch!
• www.bikewinter.org (including “Bicycle Beginner” blog by Holly Rhode)
• www.thechainlink.org (Bike Winter Group)
• Urban Bikers’ Tricks and Tips by Dave Glowacz
Questions?
Courtesy of Holly Rhode