Winter Cycling

By Bob Krzewinski Why ride a bicycle all winter long in Michigan? For one, it's a great antidote to cabin-fever, especially as the cold months drag on. It also helps keep your body in shape all year, and helps take off those easy-to-add winter pounds. The scenery can also be exquisite, especially after a new snowfall. But winter riding does take more preparation and motivation. While I don't profess to be an expert on riding in the winter, here are some suggestions I would pass on to a new winter cyclist... Motivation – Schedule a set time in your day to go cycling. Before that time arrives, set out your cycling clothes and get the bike all ready to go too. Keep in mind that in winter, the first 100 yards may be the hardest (that...

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