The Cold War

This entry is part 7 of 26 in the series Adventure Rider Issue #4

There’s another winter on its way. It’s time to prepare for some low temperatures and wet weekends. Here’s a few tips on keeping your riding enjoyable when the cold hits.

It can be tough to enjoy a ride when conditions aren’t ideal. As the southern hemisphere moves into the middle of the year, it can be ball-shrinkingly uncomfortable to head out for a few days of honest riding. There’s nothing like low temperatures to take the gloss off what might otherwise be a great ride.

But knowing those chilly days are coming gives you a chance to be ready, and preparation is the key to enjoying winter riding. Let’s cover a few important basics first.