These 10 Expert-Backed Tips Will Help You Continue Riding Through the Winter

Too many of us hang up our bikes at the first sign of snowflakes, but if you do, you’re missing out on a bunch of benefits from riding through the winter. As your body struggles to stay warm in the cold, you not only burn more calories, but your body also learns to use oxygen much more efficiently, according to research from Northern Arizona University. Plus, riding around (safely) in the snow can be incredibly fun.

Below are 10 things you should—and shouldn’t—do to make the most of your winter cycling season.

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