1. Encountering Ice
Frost or black ice can catch anyone off guard, even on days with blue skies, white clouds, and bright sunshine.If you’re cycling in such conditions, carefully choose your route and stick to treated surfaces. Of course, there’s another issue: many places apply de-icing agents or salt to roads, but after a few days, those surfaces can become extremely slippery too.Be especially cautious on exposed sections, such as roads flanked by open areas where wind chill can make the asphalt even colder—always keep your eyes on the road ahead and stay ready to deal with ice. If you have enough time and it’s safe to do so, go around it.If you accidentally ride onto ice, don’t make any sudden moves—don’t sharply turn the handlebars or lean the bike, and avoid sudden or hard braking. Of course, if you hit black ice while cornering downhill, all you can do is hope for a soft landing...
Remember these tips above—winter cycling isn’t as hard as it seems. Don’t let the season stop you from riding. Hop on your bike and go~！