It's December: it's cold, the days get shorter, winter is very close ... but the passion for the bike does not decrease by one millimeter.
December is also the month of Christmas gifts! For you, for your loved ones or for your friends? Whoever you have thought of, take advantage of the opportunity of our Outside Everything to change seat!
Yes, because from Doctorbike we have always dreamed big, and for this reason we will soon move to a new, spacious store.
We'll talk more about it in the next news but now, three weeks from Christmas, we just tell you that in our store in Piazza 4 June in Boffalora you will find incredible discounts, up to 70%! We recommend that you come and take a look at the bikes and our assortment of technical clothing and accessories.
By the way, here are some tips to best deal with the cold on your bike:
- Layer dresses (and this advice is not worth only in winter!), putting a thermal underwear in contact with the skin and over a fleece jersey. Don't exaggerate with layers, though, otherwise you might sweat too much. never forget the gloves and a raincoat.
- You'll need keep at least one of your canteens warm, then get a thermos that can keep you warm for at least 6-8 hours.
- Show yourself! Visibility is always important, but with winter lights it is even more important. We recommend you install a red rear light quite powerful, better if flashing, and one front And even if you pedal in broad daylight, always use reflective or brightly coloured dresses.
- Rain, mud, snow. The winter climate is not your bike's friend, so wash it thoroughly after each exit To prevent dirt from collapsing and then becoming impossible to remove. click here for some advice always valid.
You don't want to give up pedaling right now, do you?
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