“Keep calm and pedal through it” This is a session re-cap from Grease Rag’s 6th Annual Winter Skill Share (2014). Kat has this way of describing winter biking, something that those from fairer climates would consider a feat for the insane, as the most normal and approachable activity one could Continue Reading →
This morning I was whining and whinging like a colicky baby about how I didn’t want to get out of bed. I didn’t want to put pants on. I didn’t want to ride my bike into work. Because I was getting distracted by the numbers: -17, -37, 9. That’s air Continue Reading →
This morning the temperature was -11F, with a slight tailwind, and an advertised -23F windchill. With the right outfit- no big deal! Head to toe: 45 North wool hat with earflaps and a stiff brim, merino wool face scarf cut from a felted sweater Thin Ibex 1/4 zip jersey, poly Continue Reading →
By Kat Kat works at Calhoun Cycles and is the head facilitator at Grease Rag Uptown, which takes place at Sunrise Cyclery on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Kat is a year-round cyclist biking through her fifth winter, and was nice enough to write up some tips Continue Reading →
By Cali Cali is the co-owner of Alley Cat Cycles in Loring Park, apprentice at Peacock Groove, and Bolder Options Bike Mentorship Youth Program Repair Shop Leader. Please contact Cali if you are interested in volunteering at or learning more about Bolder Options: cali.jirsa@gmail.com Winter Bike Maintenance & Cleaning Supplies Continue Reading →
I haven’t done one of these in awhile. Helmet, fleece piece over my head and ears, wool bandana around my mouth, acrylic scarf, REI lightweight synthetic baselayer, wool sweater, long wool striped gloves from Ibex, Woolrich wool knickers, Ibex wool baselayer, wool ski socks, tall leather boots with angora bunny Continue Reading →
One thing that came up repeatedly at the 3rd Annual Winter Skill Share was the problem of cold toes. I would like to share some of the things I do to keep my tootsies toasty. I have extremely cold toes, so some of this might be overkill for you but like Continue Reading →
By Jen Riding at this time of year is a psychological battle for me. It’s too cold, isn’t it? NO. What do I wear?! What do I wear?! I know I’ll be happy once on the bike, but the rapidly changing temperatures make it hard for me to remember what Continue Reading →
By Jen Yesterday was the first (calendar) day of spring, so I suppose this is as good a time as any to recap my winter riding experience, no matter what the weather throws at us. This was my first winter commuting in Minnesota and the first winter here that I Continue Reading →
Here is another great post from Grease Rag WTF Cayla’s awesome blog, The Bicycle Diaries, about her winter vehicle. She includes tons of great photos and commentary. Check it out! (And don’t think I didn’t notice the Grease Rag name drop- thanks, Cayla!) Below you can see that I have Continue Reading →
