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Written by Simon, Digital Marketer at Edinburgh Bicycle Cooperative <\/em><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a year since I started working at Bicycle Coop HQ in the middle of a field outside of Edinburgh, and I\u2019ve survived 1.5 winters of bike commuting. That\u2019s not bad going for someone who doesn\u2019t consider himself \u201ca bike person\u201d. Here\u2019s what I\u2019ve learned.<\/p>\n

IT IS POSSIBLE<\/h2>\n

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Most people \u2013 many of them cyclists \u2013 assume that cycling in winter in Scotland is so unbelievably brutal that it\u2019s not even an idea worth entertaining. Well guess what? You\u2019re wrong. Yes, it\u2019s colder and wetter, but all you need is a bit more clothing such as bib tights or bicycle trousers<\/a>. You don\u2019t even need to be that tough! I\u2019m a total wuss and even I don\u2019t find it that bad.<\/p>\n

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR<\/h2>\n

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That jumper you bought from Primark for \u00a310 isn\u2019t going to do the job. Your \u00a320 waterproof jacket? Worthless. There\u2019s a reason proper cycling rain gear<\/a> is \u201cexpensive\u201d, and it\u2019s because it\u2019s got to be warm\/windproof\/waterproof\/breathable\/reflective or any combination of the above.<\/p>\n

The good news is, you don\u2019t have to kit yourself out head-to-toe all at once. Last winter I wore tracksuit bottoms under some thin waterproof trousers (not ideal, but an okay work-around.) This winter I\u2019ve bought some Endura Thermolite tights (which are officially the greatest thing ever.) Birthdays and Christmases are a good time to cash in on clothing upgrades, and mum is always delighted to buy you things that keep you warm and safe.<\/p>\n

See all cycling clothing including Liv cycling shorts <\/a><\/p>\n

GLOVES ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING<\/h2>\n

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Having a cold torso when you\u2019re riding a bike is one thing \u2013 you usually warm up after a while. But cold air constantly running over your un-gloved hands means they get completely freezing almost instantly, and they stay that way. Then they get really stiff, and they burn, and you have to stop and blow on them, and it\u2019s horrible. WHY DO YOU KEEP TORTURING YOURSELF? Get some proper gloves.<\/p>\n

YOU\u2019RE ALLOWED TO ENJOY YOURSELF<\/h2>\n

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I never thought I\u2019d say that one. I\u2019m not one of those fresh-air enthusiasts. But cycling on a cold, crisp morning, as long as you\u2019re wearing enough warm gear, can be wonderful. Also, if part of your commute is in the countryside, like mine is, winter really can be the most beautiful time of year, and you get to see some interesting wildlife. Recently I\u2019ve been seeing a lot of migrating geese, and one dead badger.<\/p>\n

YOU DON\u2019T HAVE TO BE UNCOMFORTABLE<\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s a deep seated belief in the Scottish psyche that if you\u2019re not suffering, you\u2019re not doing it properly. But you don\u2019t have to be uncomfortable on a bike in winter, honest. Even when it\u2019s raining. You just have to ensure that every part of you is warm and dry.<\/p>\n

From head to toe, ideally you might wear: A headband or skullcap, a buff (for your neck), a base layer, a waterproof jacket, some warm padded tights, and warm\/waterproof socks. A waterproof rucsac\/panniers also helps. Don\u2019t want to wear tights because they\u2019re too revealing? I hear you. I wear shorts over my tights so people can\u2019t see my curves (also the shorts have a million pockets for my wallet, keys, phone, and so on.)<\/p>\n

ICE HAPPENS, BUT NOT THAT OFTEN<\/h2>\n

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I slipped on some ice at the top of the road a year ago, and it\u2019s only a lesson you need to learn once. Say hello to careful cornering! In my experience, you won\u2019t come across much ice unless the weather conditions are quite specific and your commute is rural. If ice is common where you are, there are always metal-studded bike tyres<\/a> you can buy. In either case, what would you rather be riding if you hit ice \u2013 a bicycle or a bus?<\/p>\n

IT\u2019S NICE AND QUIET ON THE PATHS<\/h2>\n

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Gone are the heady summer months when every man and his dog (literally) takes to the cycling path, with two prams either side and additional toddlers on leads. Sub-optimal weather means fewer people and animals wandering around, and you also see fewer cyclists. That makes you the official King\/Queen of the Path.<\/p>\n

Happy cycling!<\/p>\n

SHOP\u00a0 GLOVES<\/a> \u00a0WHILE YOU\u2019RE STILL YOUNG<\/p>\n

SHOP\u00a0 JACKETS <\/a><\/p>\n

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