Comments on: The Best 11 Tips for Cycling this Fall

By: Hendricks Mark

Hendricks Mark — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:14:56 +0000

This is a wonderful and accurate article, but the absurdly expensive items recommended are just plain rediculous. I have been commuting for 30 years, year round. Yes, I would love a nice waxed canvas rain cape, but I can’t say I have had any problems with $20 bike specific rain capes, Farm & Home rubber shoe covers and $30 rechargeable head and tail lights.

By: Nicola

Nicola — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:11:35 +0000

MEC Crosstown: this product is no longer available

By: jim

jim — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 16:24:34 +0000

During the day the temperature changes quite a bit in the fall, and the wind can have a significant chilling effect. You may have to start out with more clothing and then remove it after noon. To facilitate this, have a bigger seat bag or use a lightweight backpack to carry extra clothes such as warmer gloves, leg warmers and under-helmet head coverings, night riding glasses, as well as lights you may need for the ride home when it is darker. I also find it useful to have a second, skate-style helmet for cold weather use, where the holes are blocked with foam padding, in order to provide warmth.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 21 Oct 2017 12:35:38 +0000

Sure wish someone would re-start production of the Burley Raincape and foot/leggings. Stay dry examples in the article seemed lacking.

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 10:01:03 +0000

I love it when an adult feel obliged to give another adult advice, here i am being advised to stay dry and wear gloves. I have no idea how I managed to work around the world and raise a family without Geffen being there to remind me to wear waterproof shoes in the Autumn.

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 28 Sep 2015 13:51:01 +0000

Another thing to keep in mind is that when it’s raining it’s very difficult for drivers to see out their side windows. So be extra careful at intersections: a car coming from the right or left might not see you coming.

By: Jack Doe

Jack Doe — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 23:42:54 +0000

And the increased likelihood of punctures, as the rain washes the litter out where you ride. Don’t ride to close to the curb.

By: Bob Sharpe

Bob Sharpe — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 19:17:50 +0000

In reply to Joe. I was thinking the same thing about wet matted leaves, Joe. Also beware the small branches that often fall with leaves or get torn down on blustery fall days. Get one of those in your derailleur or spokes and it can lead to a fall.

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 03:27:27 +0000

How about an actual tip, such as: be wary of matts of leaves, which can be super slick (especially after rain), and even on a slight curve may fling your bicycle out from under you.