Many riders have begun to waver, should they continue to ride in the snow and ice environment? How to ride a bicycle in snowy weather? What issues need attention?

Check bicycle

Before riding a bike in winter, it is very important to check the condition of the bike: whether the front and rear brakes are sensitive, whether the transmission can be used normally, and the snow on the tires should be removed as much as possible; and before riding a bike in winter, don’t forget to do some exercise Warm up, let your body move, and avoid joint injuries when cycling!

Keep warm

Be sure to keep warm when cycling in winter. The weather is cold, so you must be equipped with suitable riding equipment for snow riding, keep your head and ears warm, and wear gloves to keep your hands warm. If it is still snowing while riding, and the snow is relatively heavy, try to wear goggles. If not, then put the helmet on the brim of the hat and try to keep it as low as possible to avoid rain and snow from affecting your vision;

Familiar with the road

Cycling in winter should choose the road you are familiar with. In snowy days, the road is covered with snow, and it is difficult to distinguish the specific road conditions. Choosing the road conditions you are familiar with can make it easy for you to judge, knowing where there are potholes or where the water freezes, etc. It is best to make a judgment in advance and avoidance will greatly reduce the occurrence of injuries. If you can look at the snow on the tires, brakes, and flywheels when parking;

Drive slowly

When riding in ice and snow in winter, you must control the speed of the vehicle. It is advisable to control the speed of the vehicle not to exceed 20km/h. It is better to slow down when riding in a bend, and control the center of gravity to prevent the problem of sideslip. If you choose the way of shaking the car, it is easy to cause the center of gravity to slip and fall; when going downhill, you can control the center of gravity slightly backward, control the brakes, and use the rear brake as the main and the front brake as a supplement, and you must control the braking force. You can’t hug to death at once.

Control strength

Cycling in ice and snow weather in winter must control the riding intensity. In winter, you wear a lot of clothes, and the exercise consumption is relatively large under the same circumstances, so you should properly control the riding intensity and itinerary according to your physical fitness. And before departure, you must add some energy and heat, and finish riding early to avoid accidents in the dark.



Focus

Try to be highly concentrated when riding in winter. Note that the tire pressure should not be too high. If the tire pressure is too high on ice and snow roads, it is easy to skid and cause the car to crash. In cold weather, if the tire pressure is too high, it is easy to blow out. In addition, the lower the temperature, the smaller the friction between the ground and the tires. If you encounter ice, it is really bad!

Don’t be brave

Riding will increase the temperature of the body. If you ride with a load beyond your ability, it will easily lead to a lot of inflammation in the body, and the body’s resistance will decrease, causing soreness or unconsciousness, which will bring problems to the body. Then a cold and fever will affect the nervous system in severe cases. When necessary, you can go down to carry it out. It is not shameful to push the cart. Take care of your health.

As the saying goes, practice in summer and practice in winter. Riders who like to ride outdoors should pay more attention to the weather conditions, plan their rides and keep warm. If the outdoor conditions are too harsh, don’t force yourself. You can choose The indoor way to ride or work out.