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Not everyone is thrilled by the idea of biking in Regina once Winter arrives. I don’t do it myself, but I know several people who do. If you’re considering giving it a try, there are some equipment considerations to know before you give it a whirl. Here are a few suggestions.
There’s a little known section of Regina’s bylaws which outline how much bicycle parking must be included in certain building situations. It’s especially important to have good bike parking at grocery stores, since people who use bicycles as their primary vehicle tend to also carry groceries using their bikes. When I was cycling regularly to work, I certainly went to the grocery store on my way home from work a couple times a week.
Martin at Regina Urban Ecology has discussed more on this topic, so please head over to the RUE blog for more details. Maybe you can point out to a business you frequent if you’re happy or not with their bicycle parking situation.
I recently got my bike tuned up, with very little Summer riding left available to me. My pedal or chain was starting to click, I’d not kept up with keeping the chain properly lubed, my handlebar grips had disintegrated into a gooey black mess after 4 years in the sun and snow, and my trip computer/odometer had been broken for a couple years. So I got new handlebar grips, a new computer, and lost the clicking noise, and my bike is a greater pleasure to ride. It was such a lovely day, that I made a special trip on my bike when I typically walk, just so I could add a couple kilometers to the new odometer computer.
I looks like the rest of the week is forecast to be excellent biking weather. If it’s too cold for your ears in the morning, try a headband under your helmet, and some light gloves for your fingers.