More Fall Cycling Tips

​With the first weeks of fall behind us and the southern summer (hopefully) fading into our memory, enjoy riding as the weather gets cooler with these fall cycling tips:

• Hydrate – cold weather is also dry weather, remember to drink before you are thirsty. 
• Shorter Days – mean darker evenings, be prepared with extra reflectors and a bike lights for the front and back of your bicycle when traveling before dusk.
• Keep Dry – Alabama averages 56-inches of rain per year (3rd rainiest US State). Choose clothing that repels moisture and keeps you safe from the unwanted evaporation process.
• Layers – always dress in layers and prepare to remove/add as needed.
• Noggin – Bicycling Magazine offers, “if it’s cold enough to make you wonder if you’ll need a cap, put one in your pocket.”
• Extremities – always wear socks and gloves on as a base layer. Add waterproof overshoes and gloves as needed to keep out the weather. 
• Vision – consider keeping your vision clear with light/clear biking lenses. These are lightweight and repel rain and stinging cool breezes.