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 →
Grease Rag WTF Cayla has a blog, The Bicycle Diaries where she posts about her life with a bicycle and other stories from her day to day. Cayla recently wrote about getting ready to commute in the cold winter weather, and I really liked the description and photos of her Continue Reading →
After doing a stellar presentation at Grease Rag’s Second Annual Winter Skill-Share, Lee was nice enough to give us a run-down on some safety and handling skills, and to share some of her preferences for winter gear. Good morning! I wrote a piece on winter biking a few years ago Continue Reading →
By Kat At Grease Rag’s 2nd Annual Winter Maintenance Skill-Share, Kat explained the difference between tires and the importance of fenders. Here are her thoughts. Everyone has preferences for the equipment they use. Simply ride what you feel comfortable with. During the winter, each tire category has strengths and weaknesses. Continue Reading →
Shayne, resident WTF mechanic at Sunrise Cyclery and all around awesome person, showed us all how to care for our bikes throughout the winter season. If you need any hands-on instruction or advice, please come down to Sunrise (Preferably on a first/ third Thursday for Grease Rag!) and ask us. Continue Reading →
