Pensive in Belgium. Okay, maybe I should have gone disc-brakes and tubeless and mudguards and titanium and, and, and...?
"Assiduously prepare for the challenges of winter riding, to turn that chilly frown upside down"
Seasonal Shrinkflation
We do love a winter-riding special journal. Made all the more important because 2024 was officially the first year that we went from the traditional four seasons, down to two.
Lost forever, are of course spring and autumn. Replaced on the new timetable by an elongated winter and a severely truncated summer.
Even if you did happen to miss the memo, it should all still be abundantly clear by now?
Navigating The New Winter/Summer Paradigm
Okay, so in the new riding universe, we need to squeeze the lemons of summer-sunshine riding until their little pips squeak, and at the same time assiduously prepare for the challenges of winter riding, to turn that chilly frown upside down. Here is what we think you need to know about: bikes, components, clothing, riding-technique and finally, maintenance. It is a lot to take in.
Remember 'Autumn' rides anyone? Bygone days of course. We will all have to adjust to the new system at our own pace
Winter Bikes
