[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":32},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f2tssj871qdd18":3,"$f1feskd7n3ha9":28},{"schema":4,"revision":4,"week":5,"note":22,"season":23,"away":27},1,[6,9,11,13,15,17,20],{"day":7,"mode":8},"mon","arrange",{"day":10,"mode":8},"tue",{"day":12,"mode":8},"wed",{"day":14,"mode":8},"thu",{"day":16,"mode":8},"fri",{"day":18,"mode":19},"sat","closed",{"day":21,"mode":19},"sun",null,{"opens":24,"closes":25,"closedText":26},"2027-03-01","2027-09-30","Closed for the winter. Text Don to get on the list for a spring tune-up.",[],{"handle":29,"title":30,"bodyHtml":31},"winter-riding-tips","Winter riding tips","\u003Cp>Do you put your bike away for the winter, or keep it handy in case a winter ride is an option? Calgary’s weather is unpredictable, and I remember going for a bike ride on Boxing Day a few years ago. A cold weather ride is not for everyone, but if you are thinking about one, here are a few things to consider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Lubrication\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Keep your chain clean and use a wet lube rather than the summer dry lube.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Brake pads\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Whether you have rim or disc brakes, make sure the pads are up to wet conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Shoe covers\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Shoe covers pull over your shoes and keep your feet warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Warm gloves\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Warm hands make winter cycling a lot more bearable, and you still need the feel to shift and brake safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Tires\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>A knobby tire is a great addition, and a studded tire is better still. Winter tires can be wider and more puncture resistant than your summer ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Lights\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>The days are shorter, so add a front and rear light. There are some great systems made for bicycles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Fenders\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Fenders keep you dry front and back by stopping the wet debris that sprays off your tires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These are a few ideas to consider. If you have others that keep a winter ride an option, add them to the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n",1793564994135]