6 Tips for Mountain Biking in the Snow

16. Feb, 2010 1 Comment  Print This Article

Snow Play

“Perfect winter weather is a great caffeine, while perfect summer weather is the best sedative.” ~Amethyst Snow-Rivers

Winter still has a grip on much of the country. Last Friday, 49 states out of 50 had at least a dusting of snow. To paraphrase the poet Longfellow: “The best thing one can do when it’s snowing is to let it snow.” So enjoy your snow day! If you have a mountain bike, take it out on a snowy trail and have fun!

6 Tips for Biking in the Snow:


  • Stick to a trail with well-packed snow that has had foot traffic.
  • Make sure your bike has knobby tires
  • Use lower gears
  • Keep up your momentum
  • Shift your weight to the rear tire, as needed
  • Brake early—if you have rim brakes, they will not respond as quickly in the wet & cold. (Disc brakes will not have this problem.)

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One Response to “6 Tips for Mountain Biking in the Snow”

  1. Nancy 13. Mar, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    Here’s a tip for riding in the snow…wear a helmet! Those hats are cute and all but come on…