Product Recommendation – MEC Cycling Shoe Covers
Today was yet another cold day for cycling in to work. I was recently given some Shoe Covers to wear over my hiking boots as a gift, and this morning I decided to give them a try. I give them an enthusiastic two thumbs up – my toes were toasty warm the whole way this morning, and again this evening! Toes and fingers are the hardest things to keep warm when cycling in temperatures of -20C or colder. I’ve been using re-heatable ‘pocket warmers’ in my mitts to keep my fingers warm, but hadn’t come up with anything for my toes until today. I almost wish winter would...
Read MoreDressing for Winter Cycling – Everything You Need to Know
If you are a fair weather bike-commuter, cycling to work regularly during the summer months and then putting your bike away at the first sign of autumn, you may not have considered how easily you could continue to cycle through the cooler months. The first, and most obvious, thing that will have to change is your clothing. Bike shorts and a t-shirt may work fine for temperatures above 15C, but as it gets cooler, you will need to gradually add layers. Here’s a detailed breakdown on the required changes. Feet: – cycling shoes with or without socks are fine for 10C + – from 0C...
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