User:OnBeyondZebrax/sandbox/Cold-weather biking
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Cold-weather biking is the use of a bicycle during months when roads and paths are covered with ice, slush and snow. Cold weather bikers face a number of challenges. They may face "[s]now, slush, salt, and sand", which can cause rust and damage to metal bike components.[1] Slush and ice can jam derailleurs.[2] Some cyclists may bike differently in winter, by "...slow[ing] down on turns and brak[ing] gradually" in icy conditions.[3] Gaining traction on snow and ice-covered roads can be difficult. [4] Winter bikers may use bikes with front and rear fenders [5], metal studded winter tires and[6]flashing LED lights. [7] [8]Winter bikers may wear layers of warm clothes and "ea[r], face, and han[d]" coverings[9] may be used. Specialized winter bikes called fatbikes, which have wide, over-sized tires that are typically inflated with low pressure, are used in winter bike competitions.
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