Winter Riding Archives

Winter Riding: Why You Need More Carbs on the Coldest Rides

January 13, 2026 at 9:21 pm2 min reading

Winter riding always tricks me into thinking I don’t need to eat or drink much. The rides are shorter, the pace is lower, and I rarely feel hungry or thirsty in the cold. But that instinct has caused more problems than I expected, especially once…

Winter Riding: The January Reset Ride

January 6, 2026 at 9:32 pm2 min reading

Health & Training

The stretch between Christmas and New Year is meant to be slow. We sit longer, eat more, drive from one warm living room to another, and let the days blur together. For cyclists, that pause often extends into early January. The bike stays indoors. The…

Winter’s Not Over! Richard Gasperotti Shares His Top Tips for Cold-Weather Riding

February 19, 2025 at 3:34 pm2 min reading

Health & Training

Riding a bike in winter can be an incredible experience—fresh air, fewer people on the trails, and a great way to stay in shape even when the season slows down. But winter also brings unique challenges that require proper preparation. Experienced biker Richard “Gaspi” Gasperotti…

8 Tips for Managing Warmth on Cold Winter Rides

January 13, 2022 at 12:42 pm5 min reading

Health & Training

Yes, there are high-tech turbo trainers, Zwift, and many other inventions that make indoor training fun and realistic but nothing beats the adventure of real winter outdoors cycling. If you’re one of those who want to keep cycling year-round, here are a few essential tips…