For all of you bike riders out there, don’t let the cooler weather stop you! As the temperatures begin to lower, the weather can offer your body a cool breeze, which creates the perfect atmosphere for
bike riding. Instead of packing away your bike this season, follow our helpful tips to continue riding as the weather cools down:
- Dress the part. Sure you might sweat from riding a bike, but it’s important to wear proper clothing to balance your body’s exercise heat with the chills of the outdoors. As the weather turns colder, start wearing all the essential winter gear like a hat and gloves for every bike ride.
- Wear layers. While it is important to stay warm, you are still performing a physical activity. Therefore, you can easily become overheated under all that heavy clothing. If you bundle up in layers, you can easily shed or add clothing whenever your body becomes too hot or too cold.
- Protect your feet! Your body can lose its heat at a faster rate in concern to your feet. Therefore, it’s important to wear warm gear in order to protect your lower extremities and the rest of your body. You should wear thermal cycling socks made from synthetic materials with wicking properties in order to keep your feet warm and dry.
This season, don’t let the cold weather keep you from riding your bike! Riding bike can be a yearlong activity as long as you take the proper precautionary steps. If you are interested in additional information on how to keep your feet safe while bike riding,
contact our office at (518) 273-0053 to schedule an
appointment with Dr. Tejas Pandya.
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