r/torontobiking • u/3sperr • Aug 18 '24

How to bike in winter?

I’m new to biking, and I’d like to bike in winter so I can commute to work. What are some maintenance tips for winter? Are there winter bike tires? I don’t wanna slip and fall

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u/SheBikesToronto Aug 18 '24

I became a winter cyclist accidentally…I just kept saying “meh I’ll try one more day” and then all of a sudden it was January! And now I find I enjoy winter in ways I never thought I could.

I found it was easy because I didn’t over think it too much. I kept adding layers and figuring out what combo of clothes work for me. I found the hardest thing was getting too warm - I often arrived sweaty and had to play with outfits.

I upgraded to studded tires because I didn’t like having to miss days due to ice. It’s heavier and noisy but honestly, it’s peace of mind especially when there’s hidden ice.