On November 10, 2019, dozens of participants of all skill levels attended and participated in Grease Rag’s 11th Annual Winter Skill Share! At the Winter Skill Share, we tapped into the deep wisdom of our Twin Cities FTW biking community — and shared resources for riding through the Gear Swap Continue Reading →
Panelists for the Q&A included Patrick, Liz and France, with Low as moderator Is it better to buy a new bike and commit to maintenance or a junker with the assumption that it will die given winter conditions? Liz suggested that, depending on your budget, you should buy the bike that Continue Reading →
Presentation by Patrick, notes by Noelle and Kym Notes and take-aways from Noelle There was so much community brilliance in this session! I appreciated hearing tips and even a few funny anecdotes from other winter riders. Patrick got us off to a great start by sharing what they’ve learned. Below Continue Reading →
Presentation by Low, notes from Kym and Noelle Notes and take-aways from Kym! Low broke the ice (haha) by getting the room laughing. “The first thing you need for biking in the winter is a BIKE!” There is no one right way or only way to bike through the winter. There Continue Reading →
Presentation by Liz, notes by France Liz gave a really thorough presentation on dressing for winter bike commuting from head to toe. Staying warm, staying visible and staying dry for winter biking was emphasized. She made a point of using what you have in your closet but also gave options Continue Reading →
By France Barbeau @NourishingTidbits Self care is a big subject but we will be focusing on physical self care, because winter bike riding! Self care is about balance. Think about what you need right now, because when you leave today, you can start your first act of self care, if Continue Reading →
