Whether you’re happy that winter this year has been mild or you’re praying that the second half of winter resembles the frozen tundra, you will need to consider what you’re going to wear for gear if you’re heading out for a ride on your bike.  When the temperature is unusually warm in February you can get lulled into a false sense of comfort and find yourself uncomfortable and cold on your ride which can lead to a New Haven bicycle accident if the weather gets really treacherous. When you head out for a bike ride anytime during the winter months, whatever the temperature may be, you will want to dress in layers because temperatures can fluctuate dramatically, far more then they can in the summer during peak riding conditions.  If you are not prepared to ride with the proper gear you may put yourself in an uncomfortable situation which can lead Read the full article…

You may have to be a die hard cyclist to be out in the bitter cold that we are experiencing in the start of February, but fear not the temperatures will rise.  For those that like to participate in Bike To Work Month in February it can be hit or miss whether a ride to work is really something that makes sense or not.  The frigid temperatures that can come when the calendar turns to the shortest month of the year can be daunting to ride in, but as we are in a weird weather pattern, this year you may be in luck. In the next few days, temperatures are expected to rebound into the low 50s, which is unheard of in February, but cyclists will know just how to take advantage of the winter thaw.  The good news is that according to data collected by the National Safety Council, February Read the full article…