{"id":4060,"date":"2022-01-08T10:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-08T10:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=4060"},"modified":"2022-10-25T08:40:34","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T06:40:34","slug":"7-tips-for-cycling-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/tips\/7-tips-om-te-fietsen-in-de-winter","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for cycling in winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can go on cycling holidays all seasons. Cycling in winter, especially cycling in the snow really has something magical. But yes, it is also often very cold. Our bodies then have more trouble keeping themselves warm and then all kinds of problems lurk. So how do you make sure you can still enjoy cycling in winter or in cold conditions? We have listed a number of tips for cycling in winter and you guessed it: many are about proper clothing, but also about planning! Take advantage of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important things when cycling outdoors in winter<\/a> weather is eating and drinking. Certainly drinking is often forgotten because, compared to a hot summer day, you are less thirsty. You also sweat less but still, drinking well is vital. Half a litre an hour is the benchmark, even in winter. In summer, that may quickly go to 750ml to a litre of fluid you need to replenish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another tip for cycling in winter: Food is key! Your body just keeps burning and if you don't replenish that, you'll have a problem on longer rides. But if it's really cold, your food can also become 'inedible'. Especially if you cycle in sub-zero temperatures. Think about that in advance too. You can opt for more liquid food, for example. Also try to eat enough beforehand when you train. Fuel in the bike ensures that the stove can be turned on properly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Lighting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In winter, the sun shines for a lot less time and less often than in summer. Conditions are often grey\/grey. Lighting is essential then, even during the day! Make sure you have a good lamp with which you can see, but also be seen. The terms Lumen and Lux are sometimes used interchangeably. A lamp with a high lumen number emits a lot of light. Then you are clearly visible. With a low LUX number, you can't see a thing. Compare it to a lighthouse and a searchlight. A lighthouse can see well: high lumen. A searchlight can see well: high lux. A front light of 60 lux could take you a nice step further. Then take a look at these options<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Clothing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We announced it, but clothing is very important at a time like this. Once the cold is in your body, it is hard to get warm again. Then only a long stop at the warm stove helps. Then to climb back on the bike again... We work from top to bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n