Surviving Winter with Col Collective
Something a little different from Col Collective today. Mike Cotty walks us through his winter riding kit in detail to share his insights into riding safely and keeping warm during cold weather riding.
Something a little different from Col Collective today. Mike Cotty walks us through his winter riding kit in detail to share his insights into riding safely and keeping warm during cold weather riding.
In this episode of Behind the Ride I thought I’d take a look at some of the ways I “try” to survive winter, a time of the year I particularly struggle with. From bike set-up to staying visible and some key items of kit that I’ve found particularly useful. I hope it helps you be safe, seen and comfortable during the darker months of the year.
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