Saturday, January 19, 2013

Winter Riding


Today my bro SC and I rode Wompy.  Start time was 7 AM with the temps in low 30s F with high winds.

It was an awesome scenic blast though a winter land.  No ice and the ground was frozen hard, and there was still snow to look at along in the forest.

Incomplete list of winter riding tips:

  • Dress Warm Wear many layers.  Good socks and shoes, cover hands and ears, any skin exposed will be at risk of frost bite.
  • Ride with a buddy or in a group.  Always a risk to ride alone anytime of year, but especially risking in winter.
  • Leave enough time to complete your ride before sunset. Keeping in mind personal and mechanical failures can cause delays.
  • Try to find out what the trail conditions are like and prepare for these conditions.


Happy trails!




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