Momentum USA Nov/Dec 2011
I ts November and the days are getting shorter and colder If you live in the Upper Midwest or the Northeast sleet slush snow and ice are just around the corner so maybe youre thinking about mothballing your bike for the next four months Instead Gin Kilgore suggests giving cold weather biking a spin She helped found Bike Winter a Chicago based grassroots organization that promotes all season cycling with o shoots in St Louis MI and in Milwaukee and Madison WI Winter biking helps you stay active and in the sunshine all year which is so good for the body and mind Kilgore said And it sure beats shivering at the bus stop If you normally get around on a European style city bike your vehicle is probably well equipped for inclement weather otherwise it may be time to winterize Mark Beaver co owner of Cyclesmith bike shop in Halifax NS has a few suggestions for accessories to keep your bike out of the basement Halifax winters are in a word changeable he said We get storms that start as BRIGHT IDEAS FOR FASHIONISTAS Staying cozy on a bike doesnt have to mean bulky clothes or head totoe performance outerwear Dottie Brackett who blogs at Lets Go Ride a Bike offers the following ideas for a sleek and streamlined winter cycling look for women Layer tights over warm wool leggings and under your favorite skirt or dress Wool socks and chemical toe warmers allow you to wear your favorite fashionable boots even if theyre not insulated Top it off with a thick sweater a double breasted wool jacket and a stylish scarf and youve got a smart practical outfi t for pedaling tips for keeping the pedals turning in the Frosty Centralnortheast WRITER JOHN GREENFIELD ILLUSTRATOR DOUG SCOTT MOMENTUMPLANET COM NOV DEC 11 30
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