Joelle Numainville’s simple tips for dealing with winter on two wheels
In some Canadian cities, it may not exactly feel like winter—unseasonably, even startlingly mild temperatures have been reported in cities across the country—but in just a week, it will be upon us officially.
There’s no denying it: the season has caught up with us.
In some Canadian cities, it may not exactly feel like winter—unseasonably, even startlingly mild temperatures have been reported in cities across the country—but in just a week, it will be upon us officially. At some point, the snow is likely to start falling and accumulating, and with it, the slush, salt, ice, frozen headwinds and all the other fun that comes with this time of year.
Some of us may be responding by breaking out our indoor trainers and preparing our road bikes for a more sheltered experience, if you will. Others may be investing in winter tights, lights, and enough layers to prepare for an Arctic excursion. Whatever we’re doing, though, this time of year is all about suiting our pursuits to the season, and making the most out of both.
Being from Montreal, Canada’s Joelle Numainville is definitely a rider with some insights about how to handle winter on a bike. Here’s a few of her simple, time-honoured tricks for getting through the colder months in top shape:
“1. When it’s really cold, it’s good to run to keep the fitness up. I like adding running to my regime.
2. Always double everything. Double shoe covers, gloves etc.
3. Have a goal/race for after winter to work towards.
4. If you can mix up your training and do some cyclo cross. That will keep the motivation up.
5. Put tea in your bottles, instead of water.”
