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by VLAD (the Friendly Vamp)
 BEGINNERS 24 / 11 / 06
 

Getting through the winter

turbo trainer
Avoid the dreaded turbo trainer and get out there, whatever the weather
It's that time of year again when the inevitable happens; it turns cold, it rains a lot, and is dark most of the time. Keeping motivation levels high when the roads are frosting over or rain is pounding on the windows is difficult, and unless you're fortunate enough to own a second home in the Caribbean or packing the bike away for the winter, taking a few steps to prepare for the winter are vital.

So to help you out in this time of need, we've gathered up all the useful and relevant articles into one handy place, just scroll to the bottom of the page where all the articles are listed. There's plenty more helpful articles coming soon, so watch this space...

And it's worth checking the Member Review's for the latest reader reviews of jackets, base layers, over shoes and much much more. Just follow this link and then browse for the product category you're interested in.


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