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Cake day: June 16th, 2023

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  • This winter will be my third biking and here are a few learnings I’ve had:

    • No need for studded tires most of the time. I ride an old 26er with pretty big knobby tires and have a separate front wheel (which cost me 10$ if I remember right) with a studded tire for days that require it.
    • Keep your setup simple. I use a 1x9 gearing with a narrow-wide chainring to keep chain drops to a minimum. I’ve also heard lots of positive of riding single speed/fixed gear.
    • Mud guards.
    • Don’t overdress. This will be something you’ll learn along the way, depending on your own tolerance to cold, but you don’t need to wear a full winter jacket. In Montreal where I ride, I normally just wear merino wool base layers with waterproof pants and shell. Where you want to concentrate your efforts are hands and feet.